Ayurvedic Treatment of Tonsillitis

About Tonsillitis

There are two masses of tissues at the back of the throat that act as filters. The main function of these filters is to trap the germs that enters the airways and can cause infection. The other function is to produce antibodies that fight with the infection. Sometimes due to bacteria or viruses, tonsils become infected and they get inflamed and swollen which results into tonsillitis.

Main Reasons for Tonsillitis

• Adenoviruses
• Influenza viruses
• Enteroviruses
• Herpes simplex virus
• Para-inflluenza viruses

These are some of the causes of tonsillitis. These virus or bacteria can cause tonsillitis and can lead to swelling and inflammation.

Symptoms of Tonsillitis

• Swelling of tonsils
• Inflammation
• Throat pain
• Tenderness
• Swollen glands
• Fever chills
• Nausea
• Bad breath
• Swollen glands in the neck or jaw area
• Painful blisters or ulcers on the throat
• White or yellow coating on tonsils

Herbal Remedies for Tonsillitis by Planet Ayurveda

There is one best way that has proved really effective in treating this problem.

This is an ayurvedic treatment in which herbal remedies like Tulsi Capsules, Immune Booster, Curcumin Capsules, Amalaki Rasayan and Amla Juice are used for tonsillitis treatment. These remedies are formulated using natural herbs and herbal extracts by Planet Ayurveda. These are free from any kind of chemicals and preservatives and do not contain any side effects.

1. Tulsi Capsules

Tulsi is considered as a holy plant known as holi basil in English. It can be taken on daily basil. Tulsi maintains healthy immune system and balance the system. This herb has many medicinal properties. The leaves are considered as a tonic for nerve and also help in sharpening the memory. The leaves of the basil are helpful in treating different type of fever that is another symptom of this particular problem. This herb is also used in many cough syrups and also provides a soothing effect from sore throat and pain. Water boiled with basil leaves can be taken as a drink for sore throat. Gargles can also be done with this boiled tulsi water.

Dose: 1-2 capsule twice a day with plain water after meals.

2. Immune Booster

This herbal remedy is one of the best herbal remedy for immune system. This is considered helpful in almost all types of ailments. The main ingredients of this particular remedy include grape seed, cow's colostrum, bhumi amla, amalaki. As we know that immune system provides resistance to the diseases so this is the most important system of the body. So during this type of problem, it is very essential that the immune system is perfectly fine and strong enough to tackle with the symptoms of this particular problem. This is the reason that these capsules are included in the list.

Dose: 2 capsules once or twice daily with plain water.

3. Curcumin Capsules

Curcumin is the compound of turmeric that is considered as a traditional supplement and has been described for thousand years in Ayurveda. This herb works as an anti-biotic that is very essential in the problem of tonsillitis. Curcumin helps to fight with the virus or bacteria that are the main cause of tonsillitis. Besides this curcumin is also considered effective in many other problems such as pancreatic problem, healing of wounds and also maintains inflammation in the body. This is also used as anti- ageing supplement. Curcumin is also effective to reduce oxidative stress. So this is an essential remedy that has many such properties that can be used as a medicine for the problem of tonsillitis.

Dose: 2 capsule twice a day with plain water after meals for inflammation. In severe cases 3-4 capsules can be consumes.

4. Amalaki Rasayan

Amalaki rasayana is mainly formed from the extracts of Indian goose berry which is considered as a best source of vitamin c. Amla or Indian gooseberry is used as one of the main ingredients in chyavanapras. This herbal remedy consists of powerful antioxidants which helps inn protecting the body from the attack of free radicals. Amla also reduces excessive fat from the body. Amla balances the amount of nitrogen in the body and helps in reducing free fatty acids. This herb removes toxins from the body and helps to fight with bacteria and virus that attacks the system.

Dose: 2 capsules twice daily with plain water.

5. Amla juice

Amla juice is made from the herb amla commonly known as Indian gooseberry. Amla is considered as great immunity improver and this juice can be used regularly. Amla saar also reduces LDL cholesterol. And enhances HDL cholesterol which is beneficial to the body. This herbal remedy is used from ancient times and has a lot of properties that are considered best in treatment of the tonsillitis.

Dose: 20 ml with equal water twice daily.

So these are the herbal remedies that are suggested to use to treat the problem of tonsillitis as well as the symptoms of tonsillitis. Use of these herbal remedy will also help in relieving the pain and inflammation from tonsillitis.

Though these herbal remedies prove wonder in the treatment of tonsillitis but beside these herbal remedies, proper case and healthy life style should be adopted by the people suffering from this particular problem.

General Guidelines

• Get rest
• Drink plenty of fluids
• Eat soft food
• Gargles
• Avoid smoking
• Consume warm liquids