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Do you know what the tonsils in our throat are good for? They prevent bacteria and viruses from entering the throat and then the rest of the body. So if any of these small enemies settle on the tonsils, severe throat pain appears and symptoms of tonsillitis similar to the signs of the flu or a heavy cold. Fortunately, an effective treatment made from natural ingredients can be found for this health problem as well.
Tonsillitis
Symptoms of tonsillitis never appear overnight. They are always the result of some other illness, which means that burning and throat pain appear several days before the onset of tonsillitis. Subsequently, the following may occur:
- Fever
- Headaches
- Difficulty swallowing
- Sore throat
- Yellow-white spots on the tonsils
To prevent truly unpleasant throat pain or purulent tonsillitis, start home treatment immediately as soon as you notice the first symptoms.
Home treatment for tonsillitis
Whether it is an acute or chronic condition, natural treatment of the initial symptoms of tonsillitis is carried out exclusively using mild herbs. If you want to avoid purulent tonsillitis, teas and tea blends that you can easily prepare at home can help you. Their effectiveness has been proven for centuries and passed down from generation to generation.
List of teas and tea blends
Here you can get inspired by combinations of different medicinal herbs from which it is possible to make a tea that will help you treat the symptoms of tonsillitis.
- A teaspoon of chamomile and yarrow in 2 dl of water
- A teaspoon of chamomile and sage in 2 dl of water
- A teaspoon of sage, chamomile and St John’s wort in 2 dl of water
- A teaspoon of sage, chamomile and yarrow in 2 dl of water
- A tablespoon of chamomile and sage and a teaspoon of yarrow in 2 dl of water
- A tablespoon of chamomile and sage, a teaspoon of parsley and mint in 5 dl of water
- A tablespoon of chamomile, hibiscus and hibiscus flowers in 5 dl of water
- A tablespoon of sage, mint, thyme, thyme leaves and cranberries in 1 l of water
- A tablespoon of chamomile, mint, sage and anise in 5 dl of water
How to prepare the teas correctly
All of the above mixtures can be prepared in the following way. Exclusively use dried, chopped herbs, small and large spoons according to the indicated amounts. Put the herbs into a tea infuser, pour boiling water over them and cover immediately. Once the liquid cools slightly, gargle each sip first and then swallow. Drink at least 3 times a day.
