Tonsil inflammation is today a very common disease, which is a protracted inflammation of the tonsils. This ailment affects people of all ages - from children to adults. Of course, if a child has chronic tonsillitis, treatment with folk remedies seems to be more preferable in many ways. Some time ago, the only way to get rid of tonsillitis was to remove the tonsils surgically, but in the modern world many non-surgical options for treating the disease have been developed. Doctors diagnosing chronic tonsillitis do not welcome treatment with folk remedies , but they also do not prohibit it. To begin, consider the question of why inflammation of the glands occurs.
Causes of gland inflammationThe reasons, in fact, are many. Inflammation may be the result of a once poorly cured sore throat. In addition, chronic inflammation in the tonsils can be caused by immunity, multiple viral infections, malnutrition. Therefore, before treating tonsillitis, the causes by which it is caused must be eliminated.
Symptoms
Usually, an ailment is accompanied by signs of a general painful condition: low working capacity, fatigue, drowsiness, weakness. Joint and heart pain, shortness of breath, digestive disorders can also occur. In addition, chronic tonsillitis, as a rule, is accompanied by colds, sinusitis and otitis media, and in chronic forms - otitis media, periodontitis, exacerbations of tonsillitis. The only sign of illness noticeable to those around is an unpleasant smell from the patientβs oral cavity.
Chronic tonsillitis: treatment with folk remediesCommon recipes, as a rule, are proven herbal preparations compiled by specialists. So, you or your loved ones have chronic tonsillitis. Treatment with folk remedies seems to be the best option? What exactly to prefer, which way to choose?
Consider several effective fee options:
1. Phytotea, which has an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect.
Ingredients (in equal composition): St. John's wort herb, coltsfoot, wormwood, dill, thyme, sage; leaves of black currant and eucalyptus; calendula and daisy flowers; roots of calamus and peony. In addition, 200 ml of water is required.
The composition is filled with water at a temperature of 18β25 Β° C. The infusion is aged 4 hours, then boiled for about 2 minutes, filtered. It should be taken 100 ml twice a day. In addition, they can gargle.
2. A collection that has an immunostimulating and antibacterial effect.
Ingredients: grass of Volodushki (20 g), horsetail (10 g), St. John's wort (15 g), ephedra (5 g), Ledum marsh (15 g); rose hips (25 g); licorice roots (5 g), leuzea (15 g), calamus (25 g), peony (20 g), elecampane (10 g). A glass of water is also required.
The composition (1 tbsp. L.) Is poured with water, boiled for about 10 minutes, infused for about an hour, filtered. It should be taken 300 ml of infusion, dividing it into 6 doses. You can add honey.
3. Propolis. Tonsillitis, the alternative treatment of which involves the use of not only medicinal plants, but also bee products, disappears without a trace after taking them. Propolis is poured with alcohol in equal proportions and aged in a dark place for 5 days. The course of treatment is carried out for 2 weeks, followed by 1 week break and the passage of a new course. It is recommended to complete 3 courses. It is necessary to take 20 drops of propolis, washed down with enough water three times a day.
4. Beetroot broth. Thoroughly wash and chop the beets weighing about 300 g without peeling them. Pour in water (800 ml) and cook for about 1 hour. Strain. Apply with a gargle after eating.