Folk Remedies for Treating Chronic Tonsillitis #3

In the presence of such a serious issue as chronic tonsillitis, a patient is obliged, for the sake of their health, to consult a specialist—an otolaryngologist, often referred to colloquially as an ENT doctor. Thoroughly examining the problem, the specialist will help address it, and at the same time, it is possible to consult with the doctor about which folk remedies for treating chronic tonsillitis are permissible to use at home. Often, specialists do not separate tonsillitis from angina, and this is not without reason, as an exacerbation of chronic tonsillitis is often angina, which, in turn, if improperly or incompletely treated, can easily transition into chronic tonsillitis. Therefore, before using folk remedies for existing chronic tonsillitis, it is advisable to understand its source, as this disease can manifest in two main forms.

The first form of chronic tonsillitis is considered recurrent, meaning it arises as a result of recurrent angina. The second type is a prolonged, sluggish inflammatory process without exacerbations, occurring in the tonsils (non-anginal chronic tonsillitis). In cases where a patient suffers from angina very frequently, one or more times a year, it is quite possible to assume that they also have chronic tonsillitis. In principle, in the absence of recurrences, such patients can be considered completely healthy. However, often folk remedies used for the treatment and prevention of chronic tonsillitis can completely eliminate the occurrence of recurrences, allowing a person to live peacefully for many years without exacerbations of the disease.

The main symptoms of tonsillitis include a sore throat when swallowing, which is often observed in the morning. These pains can intensify after consuming cold liquids or food. A person suffering from tonsillitis may feel a sensation of a foreign body in the throat, fullness, discomfort when swallowing. There may be a tickling, burning sensation in the throat, and bouts of coughing. General symptoms of tonsillitis, arising from intoxication, include quick fatigue, general malaise, irritability, increased sweating, headaches, and shortness of breath. In some cases, these symptoms can be very pronounced.

Folk Recipes for Treating Chronic Tonsillitis at Home

1. A very effective remedy for tonsillitis and for treating angina is horseradish juice, which should be used to gargle, after diluting it with water.
2. For chronic tonsillitis and other chronic throat conditions, rinsing the nasopharynx with a weak saline solution is very effective. It is preferable to use sea salt for this purpose, but table salt will suffice in a pinch. The weak saline solution should be alternately drawn in through the right and then the left nostril, spitting out the water through the mouth. This method may seem unusual and quite unpleasant to many at first, but it is very effective and provides significant relief when used.
3. Measure 3 parts chamomile flowers, 2 parts oak bark, and 1 part linden leaves, and mix thoroughly. Take 1 tablespoon of this mixture, place it in a pot, pour in boiling water (1 cup), and put it on low heat, allowing it to boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, wrap it up, and let it infuse for 1 hour, then strain the decoction. This remedy should be used to gargle, and for greater effect, you can add 1 teaspoon of honey to it.
4. Take 2 tablespoons of common St. John’s wort, pour 200 ml of alcohol over it, cover the container with a lid, and place it in a dark place to infuse for 2 weeks. Shake the mixture once a day, and after the specified time, strain it. When there is a need to treat chronic tonsillitis, this remedy should be used for gargling as follows: take 1 glass of warm water and add 20 drops of the tincture. Gargle 5 times a day.
5. To prepare a healing ointment, you will need almond, olive, flaxseed, or sunflower oil in the amount of 1 cup. Pour this oil over half a cup of pre-crushed St. John’s wort leaves and flowers. Cover the container with a lid and place it in a dark warm place for 3 weeks, then strain, squeeze out the raw material, and pour it into a separate container. Store it in the refrigerator. To use the ointment against tonsillitis, apply it to the tonsils 2-3 times a day. The course lasts 1-1.5 weeks.
6. A very traditional yet effective remedy is a mixture of honey and aloe juice. This remedy is suitable for many throat ailments, including tonsillitis. Take natural honey (3 parts) and mix it with aloe juice (1 part), then use this ointment to treat the palatine tonsils. The treatment course consists of several periods: apply the ointment to the tonsils daily for 2 weeks, then every other day for another 2 weeks. It is best to perform the procedure in the morning, on an empty stomach, after carrying out a therapeutic inhalation using any herbal infusion.
7. A beneficial tea with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects can be prepared. To make it, take sage herb, wormwood herb, eucalyptus leaves, thyme herb, dill herb, black currant leaves, peony roots, chamomile flowers, calendula flowers, coltsfoot herb, calamus roots, and St. John’s wort. All ingredients should be taken in equal proportions.

To prepare the medicinal tea, measure 1 teaspoon of the mixture, pour cool water (about 20 degrees Celsius) over it, and let it infuse for 4 hours. Then, bring it to a boil on the stove, simmer for no longer than 2-3 minutes, and strain immediately. Drink ½ cup twice a day, and this same remedy can be used for gargling.