Tonsillitis Remedies
Published by Campbell M Gold in Alternative · Friday 15 Nov 2024 · 3:00
Tags: Tonsillitis, remedies, tonsils, infection, bacterial, viral, alternative, health, wellness
Tags: Tonsillitis, remedies, tonsils, infection, bacterial, viral, alternative, health, wellness
Tonsillitis Remedies
Tonsillitis is when tonsils become infected - bacterial and viral infections can be the cause. Here are some simple alternative remedies to help with the condition.
Symptoms
- Bad breath
- Ear pain
- Elevated temperature
- Fever
- Hoarse voice
- Inflamed tonsils
- Pain when swallowing
- Sore/inflamed throat
- Swollen tonsils
Tissue Salts
- Ferr Phos - The first remedy. Tonsils red and inflamed, painful on swallowing (alternate with Kali Mur when inflamed or swollen).
- Kali Mur - The second remedy. As soon as there is any swelling. Tonsils spotted white or grey.
- Silica - Periodical tonsillitis and when suppuration threatens.
- Calc Sulph - During the last stage, when purulent matter discharges.
- Calc Phos - Chronic swelling of the tonsils, causing pain on opening the mouth, with difficulty in swallowing (alternate with Calc Fluor for chronic enlargement).
- Calc Fluor - Large indurated tonsils, relaxed throat and elongation of the uvula.
Combin Q can be used as an alternative to the above.
Supplements
- Vit A - 10,000 - 20,000 iu (less for children), 1 - 3 x daily for 5 x days; stop for 2 x days
- Vit C - 1,000 mg, 3 x daily for adults; 500 mg, 3 x daily for children
- Vit E - 400 iu, 1 - 3 daily for adults; half this dose for children
- Omega-3 - 1,000 mg daily
- Acidophilus - 3 x caps, 3 x daily (live culture yogurt can also be taken)
- Garlic Caps - 1,000 mg daily
- Zinc orotate - 100 mg daily for adults; 15 - 30 for children
- Selenium - 200 mcg daily for adults; 100 mcg for children
- Hydration - Drink plenty of spring or filtered water. Alternatively substitute with diluted fruit juices.
- Gargle with Salt water - dissolve 1/2 teaspoon of salt in 125 ml of warm water. Gargle and swish the salt water through the mouth for several seconds, spit it out, and with fresh warm water.
- Liquorice lozenges - liquorice as an ingredient has strong anti-inflammatory benefits, and can help to soothe tonsils and a sore throat.
- Herb teas (liquorice recommended) with raw honey (Manuka recommended) - fennel tea (strong anti-inflammatory), green tea (anti-oxidant), chamomile, peppermint, and ginger teas are also recommended.
- Ibuprofen - Take 4 hourly to ease pain and inflammation. Paracetamol can also be used.
- Peppermint Aroma Oil - Put a few drops on a toothbrush and gently brush teeth - Repeat morning and night. This can be done after normal teeth brushing. Alternatively use Tea Tree Oil.
- Hydrogen Peroxide - 12 drops of 12% Food Grade in 1/2 glass (125 ml) of spring water. Gargle, swish, and swallow. Repeat every 4 hours.
- Popsicles and Ice Chips - cold can be very effective in treating the pain, inflammation, and swelling that accompanies tonsillitis. Popsicles, frozen juices, yogurt, and ice cream can be helpful, especially for children.
- Humidifier - This can help to relieve a sore throat if the air is dry, or the mouth is dry as a result of the tonsillitis. Additionally aroma oils can be added - tea tree, lavender, peppermint, and Albas oils are recommended. Humidify 24/7.
Vitaforce Tonzolyt Tablets 100
A South African homeopathic remedy - Each tablet contains:
- Belladonna - D4
- Calc phos - D4
- Hepar sulph - D4
- Kali bichromat - D4
- Kali muriaticum - D4
- Merc biniodid - D10
- Merc protoiodid - D10
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