Chronic tonsillitis refers to the long-term inflammation of the palatine tonsils. Among the tonsils of the lympho-adenoid pharyngeal ring, the palatine tonsils are frequently affected by chronic inflammation.
Tonsillitis is a disease that often develops in youth. It can already be detected in adolescence, and the form of the disease can be determined. Chronic tonsillitis is insidious, as it can cause serious complications and requires thorough individual diagnosis. The tonsils should not be removed without justification. If chronic tonsillitis is diagnosed in a compensated form, it can be managed with home remedies.
The palatine tonsils (commonly called glands) are accumulations of lympho-adenoid tissue and have the most complex structure compared to other tonsils. In the follicles of the tonsils, immune system cells (T-lymphocytes) are produced, and antibodies are synthesized, including tonsilogenic, auxiliary, blocking, cellular, and autoantibodies. The palatine tonsils have unique lymphatic circulation, lacking afferent lymphatic vessels. Along with other glands of the pharyngeal ring, Peyer’s patches, and solitary intestinal follicles, they form a lymphoepithelial barrier, representing a unified immune system.
Treatment of Tonsillitis with Folk Remedies
There are many recipes for treating tonsillitis:
- Mix 2 tablespoons of beetroot juice, 0.25 liters of bifidokefir or Bifilife, 1 teaspoon of rosehip syrup, and juice from half a lemon. Warm the mixture slightly (to 37-38°C). Take this cocktail once a day, sipping it slowly and holding it in your mouth for a while. The treatment course lasts 10-20 days and should be repeated twice a year.
- Crush 25 large garlic cloves with the pulp of three lemons or their juice, add 1 liter of cold boiled water, and let it sit in a sealed container in a cool place for 24 hours. Then strain and pour the liquid into dark bottles. Drink 1 shot glass daily before meals for 1-2 weeks. Repeat the course 2-3 times a year.
Gargling for Tonsillitis Gargling is a must in the treatment of chronic tonsillitis. Folk medicine offers a variety of herbal mixtures for gargling, which include both well-known and lesser-known medicinal plants.
Herbal infusions or decoctions are often prepared for gargling, used warm several times a day.
- Take 1 tablespoon of calamus root, infuse it in 0.5 liters of cold water for 5-7 hours. Boil the infusion for 10-15 minutes in a covered pot, strain, and use the cooled decoction to gargle.
- Take 1 tablespoon of crushed potentilla root, infuse it in 0.5 liters of cold water for 5-7 hours, then boil it for 10-15 minutes in a closed pot. Use the cooled decoction to gargle several times a day.
- Mix equal parts of coltsfoot leaves, sage, and raspberry leaves. Pour 2 tablespoons of the mixture into 0.5 liters of boiling water in a thermos. After 1-2 hours, strain the infusion, cool it, and gargle 3-4 times a day.
Vitamin Teas for Tonsillitis
- Mix 1 part nettle leaf, 2 parts black currant leaf, and 1 part celandine herb. Pour 2 tablespoons of the mixture into 0.5 liters of boiling water, infuse for 1 hour, and drink 1 cup 2-3 times a day for a month.
- Mix 2 parts viburnum berries, 1 part strawberry leaf, and 3 parts raspberry leaf. Prepare and use as in the previous recipe.
- For chronic tonsillitis in children, the tonsils can be lubricated daily with black radish juice mixed with honey (1:1 ratio) for 12-14 days, then every other day for the next two weeks.
Other Treatments
It is recommended to rinse the tonsils 2-3 times a year using antiseptic solutions such as furacilin or herbal infusions. The infusion of golden whisker leaves is also effective for rinsing the tonsil lacunae.
Conclusion
Regular treatment and proper care, including the use of folk remedies, can help manage chronic tonsillitis and strengthen the immune system.
