For temporary relief of swollen tonsils, throat pain, and burning of the throat
According to the German system of homotoxicology the tonsils are organs of excretion for toxins, and
detoxification processes as well as inflammatory reactions. One theory is that many cases of chronic and
recurring tonsillitis are due to the fact that the acute stage of the inflammation was quickly suppressed by
powerful pharmaceutical drugs and the detoxification process was not able to occur. In treating tonsillitis one
should attempt to both destroy the pathogen and also aid in the discharge of toxins.
Symptoms include swelling and pain in the neck, pain in the throat, particularly painful swallowing, and often
pain radiating to the ears. Other symptoms may be high fever, abscesses on the tonsils, temporary hearing loss,
headache, hoarseness, coughing, vomiting, and general ill feelings and fatigue.
Herb Base:
Clove Mild anesthetic properties. Broad-spectrum antibiotic properties. Considered to be one of the most
powerful germicidal agents in the herb kingdom.
Goldenseal Strengthens the immune system through its antibiotic and antibacterial properties.
Myrrh Effective as an antibiotic and disinfectant, it causes the body to increase white blood corpuscles up
to four fold their regular number.
Sage The volatile oils in Sage have antiseptic, astringent, and irritant properties, useful for treating sore
throats, mouth irritations, cuts and bruises.
Thyme Thymes disinfectant and germicidal effects are greatest in diseases of the upper respiratory
passages.
Homeopathics:
Apis Mellifica Tonsils are swollen, fiery red. Throat sore, swallowing painful.
Baptisia Tinctoria Painful swallowing or speaking. Tonsils and soft palate dark red and swollen.
Belladonna Throat dry and hot. Tonsils enlarged. Throat feels constricted. Swallowing difficult.
Hepar Sulphuris Calcareum Stitches in throat extending to the ear when swallowing.
Lachesis Mutus Sore throat beginning on left side. Throat pain extends to ear. Tonsillitis. Choking.
Mercurius Solublis Sore, raw, smarting, burning throat. Tonsils enlarged. Hoarse rough voice.
Phytolacca Decandra Throat feels rough, narrow, hot. Tonsils swollen. Mumps.
