Natural Treatments for Enlarged Tonsils | Cure for Inflamed Tonsils
Treatment for Inflamed Tonsils:
Inflammation of the tonsils is mostly due to viral cause which in turn is due to decreased immunity of the person. Decreased immunity can be due to lack of lymphatic system in removing out the toxins from the body. Tonsils are also a part of lymphatic system and they plays important role in understanding our lymphatic system.
Viral factors are usually the cause of inflammation of the tonsils. Bacterial infection of the throat is usually due to streptococci and they are as common as viral infection. If immediate treatment is not done for streptococci infection it can lead to infection of the brain and also rheumatic condition of the heart.
Preventing Inflamed Tonsils:
- Hot saltwater gargles are very helpful in reducing tonsils inflammation.
- Fruit juice and vegetables usually in raw form should be taken as they contain vitamins and minerals which are useful in increasing the immunity of the person. Liquid should be taken adequately as it helps remove toxins from the body.
- Food which is unhealthy and difficult to digest is completely avoided during this condition.
- Avoid people who smoke. Children whose parents smoke have very high possibility of chronic tonsillitis.
- Rest is very important. Keep room in uniform temperature. Drink copious amount of water.
Home Remedies for Inflamed Tonsils:
- One glass of warm water is taken and squeeze one fresh lime in it. Honey (4 teaspoons) and common salt (1/4th of teaspoon) should be added to it and mixed well. This is consumed slowly as if sipping tea.
- Lobelia is very useful herb in treating inflamed tonsils. Half teaspoon of the juice is extracted and this is taken very frequently (2 hourly). This will help in relieving pain, inflammation and fever if any along with tonsillitis.
- A drink is prepared by mixing a pinch of black pepper powder, a pinch of pure turmeric powder and adding it to a glass of warm milk. This should be stirred well before drinking. This is taken 2-3 times depending upon the severity of the symptoms.
- Garlic juice extract (3-4 garlic cloves are used) mix with honey for taste is helpful in reducing inflammation of tonsils and infection. Make it warm before consuming and it should be taken in sips so as to paint the tonsils while you drink.
October 23, 2009 | Filed Under
Respiratory & Lung Diseases
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