How do you take care of a persistent dry throat?

If you haven't tried this please do.

You take out a cup. Put 3 tablespoons of salt in the cup. Then put a tablespoon of white vinegar in there too. Put warm water in it until it is half full. Gurgle what you can after a few mouthfuls. It is disgusting but it will work. When you are done spit a little. You may not eat or drink for the next hour. Oh by the way put your head up when you gurgle.