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Best Home Remedies For Tonsilitis

Tonsils help in fighting infections in your body. They are almond shaped and are located at the back of your mouth, along the sides of your throat. They are important to maintain the immunity of your body. They help in fighting off viral as well as bacterial infections affecting your body’s productivity. The cells present inside the tonsils help prevent any type of infection from entering the body.

But, there are times when the tonsils are infected and cause problems to your body. The germs that the tonsils are supposed to resist can affect your tonsils and cause infections. You may observe some kind of swelling or infection along the area of your tonsils which could be harmful too. There could be a white coating along the surface of your throat that appears like minute spots. This could be a sign of the tonsil infection occurring in your body.

FOOD TO TREAT INFECTIONS

Tonsillitis, as this condition is known, is prevalent among adults and kids alike. This condition happens to take a worse turn when it affects young kids. Children are prone to getting affected with tonsillitis as they are thrown into the world of infections. You can solve this condition without really taking any medical aid. Here are some home remedies to help cure tonsillitis.

Limey Remedy

Limey Remedy

Lime is an amazing remedy to cure your tonsillitis. Get some warm water and add a dash of lime to it. You can even add honey and salt to this mixture and drink it. You should ideally sip this mixture slowly in order to relieve the pain in your tonsils.

Turmeric Milk

Turmeric Milk

Warm milk is a good way to cure your tonsils. To a glass of warm milk, add some turmeric and black pepper. Drink this concoction if you wish to cure your tonsils. Ideally, you should have this concoction for a minimum of three nights. This will help cure the tonsils perfectly.

Fresh Veggie Juice

Fresh Veggie Juice

Vegetable juice is considered to be good for your tonsils. Squeeze beetroot, carrot or cucumber to prepare the perfect juice. These juices help boost the immune system and build the strength in your body to fight infections. You can either mix all the three vegetables to prepare the juice, or have them individually.

Fenugreek Seeds

Fenugreek Seeds

Fenugreek seeds are fantastic for your body. Boil a handful of fenugreek seeds. Let this cool down for a while and then filter the water. Gargle your mouth using this filtered fenugreek seed water. The antibacterial properties of fenugreek will help you relieve your throat of the pain caused by tonsils. This is one of the best treatments for tonsils.

Fresh Figs

Fresh Figs

Boil fresh figs and grind them to make a paste. Apply this freshly made paste to the outer portion of the throat. This will help you relieve the pain and rashes caused by tonsils. You will feel better after this treatment.

Chamomile Tea

Chamomile Tea

This is the best remedy for a sore throat. Prepare chamomile tea and add honey and lemon to it. It not just relieves stress but also the throat pain that you have been suffering from. It also reduces the pain and soreness of the throat.

Alum Powder

Alum Powder

You can choose to apply alum powder to the outer portion of your throat or gargle using alum mixed in water. It will reduce the inflammation of your throat and also prevent tonsils from affecting you.

Story first published: Friday, March 28, 2014, 16:07 [IST]
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