Often benign, angina is however disabling. Sore throat, migraine, swallowing problem, fatigue, fever… To overcome the symptoms of this disease, there are natural remedies. Discover all the tips to fight against viral or bacterial angina. Focus on natural treatments.
Summary
What is angina?
Angina is an acute inflammation of the throat. Generally, the anginas are due to a virus and prove to be benign. Namely, antibiotics are not effective against this kind of angina.
Conversely, when angina is due to beta-hemolytic streptococcus, we are in the presence of a bacterial disease. Antibiotic treatment is required. Indeed, this type of angina can lead to serious complications such as kidney inflammation or articular rheumatism.
On the other hand, if the inflammation dominates over the tonsils, it is called tonsillitis. And when the inflammation spreads, it is pharyngitis.
What are the causes ?
Most often, and especially in children, angina is of viral origin. Some viruses cause Foot-Hand-Mouth Syndrome, which is characterized by small blisters on the mouth, and a rash on the palms and soles.
There are summer epidemics which are characterized by the onset of fever and the presence of blisters on the palate.
On the other hand, angina is associated with conjunctivitis or rashes.
Finally, there is the angina of infectious mononucleosis which is manifested by fetid breath, glands in the neck, fever and asthenia.
Symptoms
A distinction is made between red angina and white angina. In either case, the condition causes a tightness-like pain in the throat as well as a set of symptoms:
- pain when swallowing;
- swollen, red tonsils with white or yellow deposits;
- migraine;
- chills;
- fever ;
- lymph nodes in the throat or jaw;
- loss of appetite ;
- fetid breath;
- difficulty breathing ;
What are the natural treatments for angina?
Please note that a consultation with your general practitioner is essential in the event of high fever, feeling unwell, sharp pain in the throat or in the presence of large lymph nodes in the neck.
However, there are natural remedies to relieve pain and lessen ailments.
hot and cold
Around the neck you can do a warm or cold wrap. This will relieve your sore throat.
Essential oils
Niaouli essential oil is used to treat the symptoms of angina because it has anti-infectious properties. It is therefore recommended in the case of bacterial angina.
On the other hand, the essential oil of fine lavender helps reduce the pain associated with sore throats. It is an analgesic and anti-inflammatory.
Finally, rose geranium essential oil is also effective in naturally fighting angina. Use this HE in addition to the other two. In a bottle, mix 40 drops of niaouli essential oil with 20 drops of fine lavender essential oil and 20 drops of rose geranium essential oil. Then apply about fifteen drops of the mixture to the throat. The operation will be repeated up to three times a day.
lemon juice
Relieve your angina with freshly squeezed lemon juice. The drink contains many trace elements as well as citric acid, which has antiseptic properties.
Thyme infusion
In case of angina, it is recommended to drink herbal teas with thyme. Indeed, thymol, a substance contained in number in the solution, has antiseptic, antibacterial and antifungal properties.
Simply steep 1-2g of dried thyme in a cup of very hot water for about ten minutes. For 5 days you can drink up to 4 cups a day.
Namely, it is possible to add honey to soften sore throats.
Salt
To overcome sore throats, salt is an effective natural remedy. To perform a gargle, simply pour a teaspoon of table salt into a glass of warm water. Then add the juice of half a lemon. Salt gargling can be done 1-3 times a day.
Baking soda
This natural product proves to be effective as a grandmother’s remedy for many ailments. The baking soda gargle can easily replace the salt gargle. In addition to its benefits on sore throats, baking soda helps to treat oral hygiene.
homeopathy
In the presence of a red, dark throat accompanied by coughing, you can resort to homeopathy. Take 3 granules 3 times a day of Phytolacca 5 CH. The treatment lasts a week.
And if you notice the appearance of whiteheads, use Mercurius solubilis 5 CH (3 granules 3 times a day for a week).
Onion syrup
Onion has antibacterial properties that promote recovery. To prepare your homemade syrup, simmer 6 white onions and half a cup of honey in a double boiler for two hours. Then pass the mixture through a sieve to collect the liquid.
Clove syrup
This natural remedy soothes coughs and sore throats. Nothing could be simpler to concoct your own syrup: for a whole night, let macerate in the refrigerator 6 cloves in 250 ml of honey. The next day, remove the cloves. The syrup is ready to be consumed!
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