An ex-Amish reality TV star has taken to TikTok to share the simple home sore throat remedy favored by the Mennonite community.
Milo (@floridaboy920), who was born and raised Amish and appeared in the most recent season of Discovery Channel’s Naked and Afraid, offered his two-ingredient solution to his 233,000 followers.
“If your throat is on fire and cough drops and cough syrup won’t take it away, I have a home remedy for you.”
Milo explained that home remedies are commonplace among Amish folk who favor DIY treatments over visits to the doctor’s office.
“What we’re gonna need for this remedy is some white vinegar and some water. Get yourself a cup, and you’re gonna pour half water and then half of the white vinegar so you get a fifty-fifty mixture.”
Milo instructed his followers to stir the mixture well and then gargle until their throat pain subsided.
“I have done this when I had a very bad sore throat, and it has worked every time,” he promised.
The comments section suggests Milo is true to his word. “Laying in bed with a sore throat and just shot out of bed to try and let me tell you..that 100% works,” reported one user.
“You are doing the Lord’s work! I just did this, and I feel so much relief,” said another.
Vinegar has been utilized as an infection fighter since ancient times, notably by Hippocrates, the father of medicine. He employed it for wound treatment and to create oxymel, a blend of honey and vinegar used to alleviate persistent coughs, an ancient remedy that continues to be used today.
Modern white vinegar is typically produced from the fermentation of grain alcohol; this kind of booze is not naturally nutrient-rich, so additives like yeast and phosphates are often added to accelerate the fermentation process.
Generally, the solution contains 4–7% acetic acid and 93–96% water.
Due to its antimicrobial properties, vinegar can kill bacteria and some viruses and treat yeast infections.
As The Post previously reported, a tablespoon of white vinegar diluted in water and ingested before meals has been shown to boost energy, manage glucose and curb food cravings.
Further, scientists at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine established that the acetic acid in vinegar can efficiently kill Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which causes tuberculosis (TB), making vinegar a nontoxic and affordable treatment for one of the most contagious diseases worldwide.
While vinegar exhibits antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, its efficacy in treating human sore throats remains uncertain.
Milo also recently went viral on TikTok for his “Amish amoxicillin” recipe.
That mixture includes apple cider vinegar, pineapple, ginger, turmeric, garlic, onion, lemon, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and honey.
Dilution and moderation are key when using white or apple cider vinegar as the acidity in an undiluted or large dose can cause tooth enamel erosion, digestive issues, and throat burns.
Further, vinegar can interact with certain medications such as insulin, diuretics, and those used to treat heart disease.
Experts caution that while vinegar may relieve a sore throat, it should not replace professional medical advice or treatment.
