How to Treat Tonsillitis With Natural Medicine

Tonsils are a very important part of the immune system and should not be removed unless absolutely necessary. Unfortunately, many doctors are quick to recommend surgery as a treatment for tonsillitis. There are many natural medicines available that can help to protect your tonsils, so that your tonsils can help protect you from bacteria and viruses.

Things You'll Need

• Apple cider vinegar
• Combination Echinacea and goldenseal tablets
• Sandalwood oil
• Eucalyptus oil
• Peppermint oil
• Almond oil
• Liquorice root lozenges

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Instructions

• 1

  Gargle water and apple cider vinegar, a natural disinfectant that can help soothe the inflammation and discomfort of tonsillitis. Mix one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar with one cup of warm water and gargle for at least 30 seconds before rinsing your mouth. Drinking lemon juice and water after gargling will further disinfect the throat and can help clear the mouth of the strong taste of vinegar.

• 2

  Begin taking a combination Echinacea and goldenseal tablet at the first sign of tonsillitis. These common herbal medicines, particularly when used together, can help ease the symptoms and shorten the duration of colds, flu's and other bacterial or viral infections, such as tonsillitis. Golden seal is also available in a spray form that can help soothe and heal tonsillitis. Follow the manufacturer's directions for dosage information.

• 3

  Massage the chest and throat with a mixture of sandalwood, eucalyptus, peppermint and almond oil to help open airways, soothe a cough and reduce inflammation. Mix three drops of sandalwood oil, two drops of eucalyptus oil, one drop of peppermint oil and 12.5 ml of almond oil for the perfect mixture of herbal remedies to relieve the symptoms of tonsillitis.

• 4

  Suck liquorice root lozenges throughout the day to help coat the throat and soothe the pain and discomfort of tonsillitis. Liquorice root lozenges are available in most health food stores, however you should avoid taking them if you are diabetic or watching your blood sugar.