What should I do if my tonsils are congested?

Tonsillitis can affect the patient's life and health, so it needs reasonable conditioning and treatment. Drinking licorice decoction or using ginger decoction can effectively help relieve the symptoms of tonsilitis.

1. Ginger is effective for drinking as a decoction or for medicinal use

Ginger has been used as both food and medicine since ancient times. The rhizome of old ginger has medicinal effects. In addition to its sweating, antipyretic and warming effects, it can also eliminate inflammation and resolve phlegm. Adding tangerine peel (dried orange peel) to ginger soup will have a better effect. Add 5 grams each of ginger and tangerine peel, a little sugar, and 400 grams of water, boil it into 1/3 of the volume, and you can drink it. Drink it while hot and then rest to double the effect.

2. Licorice for sore throats

Licorice root decoction is effective in treating inflammation and pain. It is also effective for tonsillitis or sudden severe throat pain. Add 6 grams of licorice to 400 grams of water and boil it until it is reduced to half the amount. Remove the residue and divide it into 3 equal parts. Hold a small amount in your mouth each time, rinse your mouth first, and then swallow it slowly.

3. Citrus grandiflora can clear throat suppuration

The root of Platycodon grandiflorum has medicinal effects, and can reduce inflammation, resolve phlegm, and discharge pus (squeeze out pus). In summer, dig up the roots, wash them with water, and air-dry them, then they can be used as medicine. However, Platycodon grandiflorum has a strong medicinal effect and can easily make you feel like vomiting after drinking it. It is best to boil it with licorice and take it as a juice. Add 3 grams of Platycodon grandiflorum root, 2 grams of licorice and 300 grams of water, boil until half the amount, and remove the residue. When drinking, rinse your mouth first and then drink.

4. Pomegranate can be used as a mouthwash

Pomegranate decoction can cure sore throat. Cut a pomegranate into appropriate sizes and boil it with 400 grams of water. After boiling, cook for about 30 minutes. The decoction can be used for gargling. The most medicinal part of pomegranate is its skin, so you can also only fry the dried pomegranate skin, which will have a better effect. Pomegranate leaves can also be used for medicinal purposes, with the same effect. Add 400 grams of water to palm-sized leaves and cook over low heat until half the amount is reduced. Remove the residue and use it as a mouthwash.