4 natural remedies to reduce inflammation of tonsils

Lemon and medicinal plants to soothe the throat

It is one of the typical misfortunes of winter, as most parents know, because the angina or tonsillitis they are primed especially in children and adolescents. In adults they are less frequent, but they also occur.

The cause is usually a Viral infection but they can also be caused by some bacteria of the genus streptococci. The tonsils swell and turn a virulent red hue – sometimes even covered with a white or yellowish coating – which causes pain, especially when swallowing.

In addition to the classic sore throatyou can experience fatigue, ear pain, headache, sinusitis, hoarseness, fever in some cases and bad breath.

To combat them, antivirals or antibiotics are usually prescribed, but plants also offer valid solutions, suitable for children.

This article has been prepared with the advice of Josep Maria Teixé, herbalist at El Manantial de Salud.