28 Best Natural Home Remedies for Tonsillitis in Kids and Adults
What is Tonsillitis?
Tonsillitis is characterized by an
infection in the lymph nodes which are made up of fleshy lymphatic tissues that
are situated in the back of the mouth, above and below the throat and the
tongue, respectively. These nodes or tonsils become red and swelled when
infected by virus or bacteria and cause sore throat, fever, cold, coughs and headache.
Due to the swelled up tonsils swallowing
becomes very painful and difficult, and soreness prevails in the throat and
jaw.
A highly contagious disease, tonsillitis
spreads very quickly from one person to another. The infection is caused by breathing
in air infected by the virus which may have been ejected out by an affected
person.
Causes of Tonsillitis
Bacterial infection
Strep throat
Viral infection
Sudden chill
Glandular fever
Chronic constipation
Toxicity of the system
Affliction of the throat
Lower vitality
Symptoms of Tonsillitis in children & adults
Sore throat
Body ache
Redness of the tonsils
General body weakness
Yellow or white coating on the tonsils
Headache
Fever, chills
Painful ulcers or blisters on the throat
Difficulty in swallowing
Roughness in voice
Loss of appetite
Nausea
Tender and swollen tonsillar lymph
glands
Ear pain
Abdominal pain
Vomiting
Bad breath
Try following Natural Home Remedies to
get rid of Tonsillitis in Kids and Adults
1. Basil
Basil has antiviral and
anti-inflammatory properties. Its healing properties and soothing qualities
will help reduce swelling and pain as well as speed up the healing process.
1.
Boil ten basil leaves in a glass of water. Mix in four crushed peppercorns
to it. Boil it till only about half a glass of water is remaining in the pan.
Strain the mixture and combine some sugar with it. Drink it hot thrice a day.
2.
Add 10 to 12 basil leaves to one and one-half cups of water. Boil for 10
minutes. Strain and add the juice from one lemon to this mixture. If needed,
add one teaspoon of honey to sweeten it. Drink this three times a day for two
to three days.
2. Salt water
Salt will help kill the virus or
bacteria. Additionally, salt helps in reducing the swelling, giving you instant
relief.
Mix one teaspoon of table salt in a cup
of warm water. Gargle with the solution. Do not swallow it. Spit the water out
after gargling. Repeat this as often as possible for speedy recovery.
3. Lemon
Drink a mixture made up of warm water
and lemon juice, with a squeeze of salt and dark pepper added to it.
Sprinkle a bit salt and pepper on a
slice of lemon, and after that suck on the lemon cut. It will help force the
phlegm out of your throat. Do this a few times each day for a few days.
4. Turmeric
1.
Add one teaspoon of turmeric powder and a pinch of ground black pepper
to a glass of warm milk. Drink this mixture at night for two to three days to
speed up the healing process.
2.
Add one teaspoon of turmeric powder to a glass of hot water or salt water.
Gargle with this mixture a few times each day, and particularly before going to
bed. It will help dispose of the inflammation and soreness.
5. Fenugreek
Take 2 tablespoons Fenugreek seeds and
boil them in water. Strain this and gargle with it. Repeat this two times a
day.
6. Slippery elm
Include one teaspoon of the inner bark
of slippery elm to two glasses of bubbling water. Permit it to steep for five
minutes, and afterward strain the arrangement. Drink it gradually while it is
still warm twice every day for a couple of days.
7. Cayenne pepper with slippery elm
Combine 2-3 teaspoons of the powdered
bark of slippery elm, a teaspoon of cayenne pepper powder, two teaspoons of
honey and four teaspoons of warm water. Take one teaspoon of this mixture at
consistent intervals for two to three days.
8. Cinnamon
Add one teaspoon of cinnamon powder to a
glass of hot water. Mix in two teaspoons of honey. Sip on it slowly while it is
still warm. Drink this two or three times a day for one week.
