Tonsillitis is termed as the inflation of the tonsils, which are the small red balls (tissue like). In normal course, these are ignorable parts of the body like the appendix. However, infections of the tonsil are common and this leads to inflation, redness, pain when swallowing, etc. Sometimes, it is also accompanied with a lot of fever, coughing, tiredness and chills along with other symptoms.
There are times when constant infections of problems of tonsillitis may cause disruption from normal routine. Hence, surgery might be essential. But there are many natural and home remedies, which can be tried out. These not only help in healing the immediate infection, but also aid in reducing the problem of recurring tonsillitis.
Here Are Some Natural Remedies To Treat Tonsillitis:
Warm Milk With Turmeric
Turmeric powder when combined warm or hot milk is a great remedy for an itchy and aggravated tonsil. Turmeric has anti-bacterial properties that helps in controlling the infection. It also soothes the inflation and reduces the same. Milk on the other hand provides immediate respite from the scratchiness and pain one experiences during this time. Take about one teaspoon of the turmeric powder and add it to a cup of milk. Mix well and drink while warm for best results.
Gargling With Salt Water
Salt water is one of the best remedies for inflated tonsils. For this, you need to mix some boiled water with some salt, preferably sea salt. Then sip the water and tilt your head back. Gargle and make sure that the warm water touches the infected tonsils. Doing so will alleviate the pain and inflation, along with curbing redness and infection. Repeat at least 3-4 times a day. If you are prone to constant tonsil infections then do this at least once a day on a regular basis.
Garlic
Garlic is one of the highly suggested remedies for boosting the immune system and provide relief to different kinds of inflammation. For this recipe, you need to boil some garlic in about a cup of water, once a boil comes then let the water boil for another 10 minutes. This will ensure that all the goodness of the garlic cloves has gone into the tea. Keep sipping on such warm cups through the day.
Ginger, Holy Basil And Honey Tea
Hot ginger tea provides instead respite from tonsil inflammation. Ginger too has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Take about an inch cube of ginger and grate it into a cup of boiling water. Add some tea leaves to it along with honey for making sure that you are getting optimum benefits of the herb. To this mixture you can add torn holy basil leaves. Let the mixture simmer gently. You can add a bit of milk to the same if needed. Have this warm tea at least twice a day to get respite from all the symptoms of tonsillitis. Honey has anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal properties that helps in easing the pain and other associated problems.
Cayenne, Lime And Honey
You must be wondering why would anyone want to have the spicy cayenne pepper during an acute strep throat or tonsil attack. But the thing is that cayenne pepper does help to soothe inflammation and heal the infected tonsil. For this you need to take about a spoonful of honey along with a pinch of cayenne pepper and some lime or lemon juice. Have the spoonful and avoid drinking water after that. Repeat at least 3-4 times a day.
Slippery Elm
Slippery elm is a great herb that helps to cat the mucus membrane by creating a thin film of mucilage. This protects you from the constant itchiness and irritation that you experience during tonsil attacks. You can either make tea from the fresh or dried herbs available in local markets and stores. If not then, lozenge forms of this herb are also available. Another solution here is to make some porridge using the fried herb, along with warm water and honey. Have it at least once a day.
Onion Juice With Honey
Onion juice is known for treating tonsil along with associated symptoms like cough. You can make a syrup of the same combining it with honey, which can be stored for about a week. For this remedy, you have to mix about 1/2 cup of honey along with water. Then add a complete red onion (medium sized) to the mixture and bring it to a boil. Let it stay overnight at room temperature. You can add other herbs to the mixture if you like including black pepper or oregano. Then in the morning you can strain the same and use it as a syrup. Honey works here as a demulcent that helps in relaxing reflex of the cough. It also provides antimicrobial properties that aid in quick recovery.
Garlic, Castor Oil And Eucalyptus Oil Rub
Castor oil is one of the most easily absorbed oils by the body, which also aids in improving circulation. The oil boosts the immune system too. When combined with garlic it also helps to dilute mucus. Eucalyptus on the other hand has antimicrobial properties, which gives respite from the inflammation. For this, you need to take some cold pressed castor oil, about half a cup should suffice. Then you can add about two cloves of garlic to the same. A few drops of eucalyptus oil should be added to the same. Heat the mixture lightly to infuse the goodness of both products. Then rub it lightly on the throat and cover with a cloth. Let it stay for a few minutes and then wipe off using a warm compress.
Diet Changes
During this time, it is also best to implement some dietary changes. Have lot of warm liquids and fluids during the period. Having hot soups, especially chicken soup is highly suggested. If you are having other symptoms like fever and pain in the body, then chicken soup provides instant immunity boost. Drink lots of fresh juices, especially of fruits that are rich in Vitamin C like oranges, water melon, etc. Ice popsicles may be taken to provide respite too but not if you are running fever.
