== Symptoms ==
onsillitis Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils most commonly caused by viral or bacterial infection. Symptoms of tonsillitis include [[Sore Throat]], [[fever]], white or yellow patches on the tonsils, tender, stiff, and/or swollen neck, painful or difficult swallowing, cough, [[headache]], sore eyes, body aches, [[otalgia]], chills, nasal congestions
== Home remedies ==
*Gargle throat with salt water (do not swallow afterwards)
*Gargle with Cola light* raw Carrot, beet, cucumber or juice from it: The recommended proportion is 3 cups carrots to 1 cup beets to 1 cup cucumber.
* lemon juice and honey
* onion and [[ginger]]is one of the best remedies If the reason for tonsillitis is a virus infection.* onion* [[turmeric]]is effective especially when the cause of the tonsillitis is bacterial infection* antiviral properties of [[fenugreek]]: simmer fenugreek seeds in hot water for about half an hour. The water is then set aside and allowed to cool. The fenugreek water is then used for gargling.* [[Chamomile]] tea is not just effective in treating tonsillitis; it is also good for other diseases related to tonsillitis, such as strep throat and common sore throat.* [[Figs]] are useful for tonsils when applied externally at the area of the throat. Boiled figs are made into a paste and then applied on the area.
== Warnings ==