Tonsillitis is the inflammation of the tonsils which are a pair of lymph nodes located at the back of one’s throat. The tonsils are there to make certain microbes do not get into the body. Thus, they can get infected from time to time.
The most common form of tonsillitis comes from streptococcus bacteria, and this is where the term strep throat comes from. Medical options for tonsillitis include antibiotics, and if tonsillitis returns frequently or persists, they require surgical removal. However, without the tonsils, it is possible for more microbes to enter the body.
Signs and Symptoms of Tonsillitis or Strep Throat
- Sore Throat
- Red Tonsils with White or Yellow Spots
- Difficult or Painful Swallowing
- Raspy Voice
- Bad Breath
- Fever
- Chills
- Headache
- Neck and Jaw Tenderness
Home Remedies for Tonsillitis
Cumin Seed Remedy
Ingredients:- 80g of Black or Cumin Seeds
- 250ml of Filtered Water
- 1 Tbsp Cognac of Whiskey
- Pour 200ml of water for the seeds and let boil for 15 minutes. The solution should be black and thick and textured like wet coffee grounds.
- Strain mixture and add 50ml of water. Bring back to a rolling boil.
- Add the 1 Tbsp or Cognac or Whiskey
- Take 1 Tbsp every 30 minutes. Relief should be felt within two hours, and all symptoms should be gone within 4 hours.