How to treat tonsillitis? Why not drink some cabbage root soup

Ms. Zheng from Wuhan provided: My grandson is 5 years old this year. He suffered from acute tonsillitis some time ago. A colleague introduced me to a folk remedy for alleviating the disease. The specific method is: wash 1 Chinese cabbage root, simmer it until it is soft, extract the juice, add appropriate amount of salt, and drink it while it is hot.

Physician's comment: Acute tonsillitis is an acute nonspecific inflammation of the palatine tonsils, also known as acute palatine tonsillitis, which is often accompanied by acute pharyngitis of varying degrees of severity. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that this disease is superficial, hot, and solid. It is caused by external wind and fire, internal phlegm and heat, and accumulation in the throat. Treatment should be to clear away heat and detoxify, and resolve phlegm and reduce swelling.

From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, cabbage roots are sweet, slightly bitter, and neutral in nature. They have the effect of clearing away heat and dampness, and are mainly used to treat hot stranguria. They are suitable for patients with acute tonsillitis caused by exogenous wind-heat, thirst, and bad breath. The specific usage is: 9 to 15 grams of cabbage root, decoct it into a soup and take it orally. The dosage can be adjusted according to the severity of the disease and personal constitution.

I would like to recommend another prescription to you to relieve this disease. The specific method is: 9 grams of honeysuckle, 9 grams of Sophora flavescens, 9 grams of Isatis root, 6 grams of scorched mountain branches, 9 grams of elephant Fritillaria thunbergii, 12 grams of Rehmannia glutinosa, 6 grams of Forsythia suspensa, 15 grams of gypsum, 15 grams of reed root, and 6 grams of mint leaves (put in last). Treat the disease according to its symptoms, and you will see certain results after 2 to 3 days.

We need to remind everyone that patients should consult a doctor before using folk remedies to see if they are suitable for use. Those with serious conditions must seek medical attention in a timely manner.