How to i cure my sore throat really quickly??? HELP?

i do not want to gargle with cayenne powder..... i tried a lemon honey mixture and it kinda helped but now its the morning and my throat hurts again!!!!! all my cold is is a sore throat and some coughing.... but i dont hav a pluged nose......... rights now i put vapor rub on my throat and then a scarf and it feels better but what are some ways that i can cure my throat and not just relief it???