Acute inflammation of the throat and especially the tonsils, angina hurts. Its viral or more rarely bacterial origin must be identified so that natural care can be targeted. Herbal tea, essential oil, gargle… List of effective remedies.
Several natural treatments can soothe the symptoms of angina. In a general wayit’s necessary “prefer gargling and herbal tea for prevention or to relieve inflammation. Use it 3 times a day until improvement” according to Amélie Mounier, naturopath in Vincennes.
In the event of the onset of tingling in the throat, use saline water as a gargle to prevent infections: 1 half-spoon of salt in a glass of warm water, stir and gargle, do not swallow.
When angina is well established: add the juice of half a lemon + 1 teaspoon of honey to lukewarm water. Once the gargling is done, it is possible to swallow it. Honey, which is antibacterial, can be taken in addition to all remedies for angina to relieve pain and reduce inflammation. Propolis can also be interesting for its anti-infective properties.
Bramble, agrimony, plantain, thyme, marshmallow : these plants are anti-inflammatory and astringent. Put 1 tablespoon of the chosen plants in 25 cl of cold water, boil for 5 minutes, leave to infuse off the heat for 10 minutes, filter and gargle 3 times a day.
In herbal tea (infusion or decoction): 1 tablespoon for 1 cup of water either infuse 10-15 min and drink, or in decoction (like the preparation above) to drink throughout the day. Beware of high doses with mild laxative effect.
The most suitable plants are thyme (antiseptic), plantain (astringent, antibacterial), marshmallow and mallow (emollient, calms irritations).
Viral or bacterial anti-infective, and stimulating immune defenses, it can be taken orally at the rate of 2 drops in a little honey or pure 3 times a day for a maximum of 7 days. Very effective, improvements are felt quickly. Be careful to respect their uses:
For children over 12 years old: 1 drop, 3 times a day for 7 days.
For children over 6 years old: 1 drop 2 times a day for 7 days.
For children under 6 years old: prohibited use.
In local massage on the neck and the nape of the neck:
For adults: 2 drops, 3 times a day pure or in a little vegetable oil.
For children from 3 to 12 years old: 1 drop in a little vegetable oil to be applied 2-3 times a day.
Immunostimulant, it is just as interesting to stimulate the immune system. However, refer to the precautions for use below.
For external use: preventively apply 1 pure drop either on the arch of the foot or on the hollow of the wrist, rub the wrists against each other. It is possible to breathe deeply into your wrists afterwards. To do as soon as the cold arrives, during the winter in prevention.
For internal use: 1 drop in a little honey or on bread crumbs to be taken at the first symptoms (3 times a day for a maximum of 7 days).
It is possible to combine: 1 drop of ravintsara + 1 drop of thyme thujanol.
In the absence of rapid improvement, within 48 hours, a doctor should be consulted.
It stimulates the immune system. It helps to fight against cold and the first signs of angina. Adults and adolescents over 12 years old can take 20-25 drops 3-5 times a day in water before meals. Children from 4 years old take 10 drops 3-5 times a day. Refer to the precautions for use at the end of the article.
In addition :
- Remove dairy products, proteins, gluten until the angina has passed (they are pro-inflammatory).
- Favor vegetables, fruits, compote, cold or hot soups according to the soothing effect felt, hydrate well.
- Rest as much as possible.
In the absence of rapid improvement, within 48 hours, a doctor should be consulted. Severe sore throats that make it difficult to swallow, combined with fever, headaches and fatigue are strong clues. The doctor takes a quick sample which determines the viral or bacterial origin of the angina. This last require antibiotic treatment.
Before stimulating the immune system, it is necessary to take precautions and take the advice of your doctor. “The immune system should not especially not to be stimulated in case of autoimmune diseases, cancer especially those that affect the immune system and body fluids (lymphoma, leukemia in particular), in pregnant or breastfeeding women. And avoid it in children” warns the naturopath. Also beware of allergies to honey and propolis. It is best to do a test before embarking on a cure.
With the contribution of Amélie Mounier, FENA certified naturopath, in Vincennes.