An acute sore throat can come with a range of symptoms, from soreness and irritation, to swelling, burning and difficulty swallowing. You may also have a fever, and sometimes throat infections are accompanied by pain in the ears, headache and fatigue. Acute throat infections are considered to be either viral or bacterial (Strep throat), and in either case the conventional treatment is typically with antibiotics.
If you have symptoms of an acute sore throat, with or without swollen tonsils, homeopathy can help. Homeopathic treatment works with your body, leading to prompt recovery and quickly reducing pain and discomfort.
As always, the proviso with home treatment is this: if symptoms persist, or there is any cause for concern (if you are very unwell, or there is difficulty with breathing or swallowing, for example), seek medical help without delay.
If you have a tendency to repeated throat infections, this is a sign that your body is working hard to restore and maintain good health, but is struggling. Professional homeopathic care can powerfully assist your body’s own defences, increasing resilience and breaking the cycle of repeated infections. If you want to discuss this further, you can book a free 30 minute discovery call with me here: https://karenleadbeater.co.uk/work-with-me/
I have described below seven of the remedies which are most often called for in the treatment of acute sore throat and tonsillitis. The one which will engage your body’s healing process is the one that most closely matches your own symptoms. I have also written a blog post on the homeopathic treatment of Scarlet Fever and Strep throat. You will notice that some of the remedies listed are the same – this is because the homeopathic medicine is the one that matches your individual experience of the symptoms, rather than the diagnosis.
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Aconite
Aconite is helpful in the early stages of acute infection. Take this remedy at the first sign of a sore throat, especially after exposure to cold temperatures or cold wind. Symptoms are often generalised at this stage, with a dry scratchy throat, redness and a stinging, burning sensation.
Apis
Apis is a useful remedy in tonsillitis where the whole area is fiery red and swollen, typically with a shiny appearance. The tonsils may be markedly swollen, with ulceration. There is a stinging, burning pain, and the throat feels constricted. Swallowing is difficult, with a sensation as if there is a foreign body in the throat. The person is often not especially thirsty, but symptoms are relieved by cold drinks or ice cubes.
Arsenicum album
This remedy is indicated in sore throats where the throat feels constricted, with a burning sensation on attempting to swallow, often accompanied by nausea. The key things that distinguish this remedy from others in acute sore throat, is that symptoms are relieved by warmth (warm food or drinks, or warm wraps), and the person is typically very thirsty, wanting frequent small sips.
Belladonna
Belladonna is often indicated in acute throat infections, where the symptom picture matches. The key features that indicate Belladonna are sudden onset of symptoms, often with a high fever; markedly bright red and swollen throat and tonsils; raw burning sensation in the throat. There is also a very typical feeling of constriction, with difficulty swallowing, which is accompanied by a constant desire to swallow. Symptoms are sometimes worse on the right side. The head feels hot, and the face is typically flushed. The person is usually very thirsty for cold water or lemon drinks.
Hepar sulph
Hepar sulph is a useful remedy in sore throat and tonsillitis where the person feels as if there is a splinter or fishbone stuck in the throat. The tonsils may be swollen, and the throat feels constricted. Where Hepar sulph is a match there is a very typical sharp, stitching, splinter-like pain in the throat (some describe the pain as being like swallowing broken glass), which often radiates to the ears on swallowing. The throat is sensitive to touch and cold, and Hepar sulph is often needed in sore throats that come on after exposure to cold temperatures. The symptoms are often temporarily relieved by hot drinks.
Lachesis
Lachesis is a remedy which has a strong left sided bias, so it is a remedy often indicated in left sided sore throats. There is dryness and constriction in the throat with a desire to swallow. There is a typical and persistent sensation of a lump or obstruction in the throat which must be swallowed, aggravated by swallowing liquids, but eased on swallowing solids. The affected area will often be dark red or purplish in appearance. The external throat is highly sensitive to touch or even the slightest pressure, and the person will avoid the contact of clothes or bedcovers.
Merc Sol
Merc Sol is often called for in acute sore throats and tonsillitis. The throat feels burning and raw, and there may be a sensation of tightness, and of a foreign body in the throat, on swallowing. The throat may have a bluish red and swollen appearance. There is typically a painful dryness of the throat, with a constant desire to swallow. Throat symptoms are accompanied by a marked increase in salivation, and Merc sol is often indicated where there is ulceration of the throat. There is also a typical offensive or metallic taste and odour in the mouth.
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If you are diagnosed with strep and decide to proceed with antibiotics, can you still use the homeopathy above as well? Specifically hepar sulph calc?
Hi Cortney, thanks for your question. While there is nothing to stop you taking antibiotics and homeopathic remedies at the same time, it usually makes more sense to try one option at a time. I don’t know the details of your case, of course, so I can’t offer any specific advice regarding remedies, but a well matched remedy or series of remedies can resolve strep throat, especially if taken under professional guidance. A course of antibiotics will also usually resolve the strep infection, and if you take remedies at the same time it will be impossible to know whether the remedies are helping you. For those who have a personal preference for a homeopathic approach, it often makes sense to take the homeopathic route first, and have the antibiotics on stand by in case needed. Best wishes, Karen
I am 78 yrs and had been suffering from tightness of the outside of the throat
I am unable to talk as my vocal cords are removed due to cancer in 2008
Please advise me Homeopathic medicine
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Hi, thanks for your question. Homeopathy works by individual matching of medicines to your exact symptom profile. It would not be advisable to take a remedy in this situation without a full assessment from a qualified homeopath. I recommend you consult a local practitioner for professional care. Best wishes, Karen
I have acid reflux which burns my throat and makes my throat sore and gruff and its hard to talk sometimes what would you advise me to take
Hi Kathy, homeopathy can be effective for acid reflux – however successful treatment rests on identifying a remedy that matches your specific individual symptom profile, and there are many possible homeopathic remedies for this. Treatment of chronic conditions involves looking at your history and is best addressed via professional care. For short term relief, you might find tissue salts (also known as cell salts) helpful – in this case Natrum phos 6X. This can be obtained from a homeopathic pharmacy, and dosage is according to the instructions provided. Best wishes, Karen
Right side pain when swallow from 3 weeks .what is your recommendation?
Hi, homeopathy works well for acute sore throat, however there are many homeopathic remedies which have right side pain – it needs a wider symptom pattern to narrow down the remedy choice. Do take a look at the suggestions in the post and see if any of the remedies listed fit your symptom profile well. Best wishes, Karen
Hi!! Thanks for the great advice above. Are all of the above safe whilst breastfeeding? Return bout of painful tonsils just 2 weeks after last occurrence, and would love to try something else before another round of antibiotics but want to make sure it’s safe whilst breastfeeding my little one. Thank you!
Hi Danielle, yes homeopathic medicines are completely safe for everyone – including while breastfeeding, and also for babies right from day one. You may want to consider getting a family first aid kit (eg From Helios Homeopathic Pharmacy in the UK) so you have a good range of remedies on hand. If you are getting recurring bouts of tonsillitis it is also worth considering working with a homeopath. Best wishes, Karen
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Could you help me distinguish between merc viv, gelsemium and belladonna? A week ago my son came home from school with a sore throat and fever. Gave merc viv 30c and after 2 days of remedy he felt better. Now the fever and sore throat came back, droopy eye lids, red face at times, no bad breath this time, and irritability. We’ve given 1 dose of merc but I’m not sure I’m on the right path. Any advice? Thank you!
Hi Stephanie, I need a little more information here to distinguish between remedies – with fever, red face, irritability, it could be a number of remedies. By droopy eyes, do you mean he is sleepy/drowsy? Some of the indications of Gelsemium in sore throat are difficulty swallowing warm food, lack of thirst, red face, and pain on swallowing that extends to ears (Bell and Merc viv also have this). If the Merc viv did not help on repetition, you can switch to another remedy and observe. Do you have a good home prescribing guide to complement the information in my blog post? Best wishes, Karen
Hi there , what can I try for a sore red throat said to be tonsillitis i have burning in throat , leads to ears too , chestiness Inc a dry feeling in chest too, I also have a feeling of nausea .. please recommend something!
Hi Ani, there are a number of possible remedies for tonsillitis with burning pain, extending to the ears. You might like to look at Belladonna or Merc sol, to see if one of them fits your symptoms. Best wishes, Karen
My daughter had swollen tonsillitis and had course of antibiotics for 10 days. She again complains for throat ache just after 4 weeks and triggering points of this soar throat is the artificial food coloring with sour taste.
Is aconite better in this case or belladonna? Also do u recommend to give Calcium flour , calcium sulf and mag phos and Ferrum
Phos as well?
Hi Nausheen, homeopathy works by matching the symptoms experienced to a specific remedy. Have a look at the remedies listed and see if any fit your daughter’s symptom profile. I recommend one remedy at a time only – do not give a whole range of remedies simultaneously, as it will be difficult to assess results. Best wishes, Karen
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I’m 58 yrs old female with accute osteoarthritis from past 8yrs.Over weight around 90 kgs…please suggest suitable medicine .
Hi Shaheen, as a chronic condition osteoarthritis needs individualised professional care. I recommend you contact a homeopath in your region. Best wishes, Karen
Sir my wife suffers often with sorethroat. She wont tolerate potentized medicines. I wanted to give her Merc sol -1x and make a trial to see if it cures. Sir can you arrange Merc sol-1x medicine if possible?
No homeopathic pharmacy will supply you with such low potency of a highly toxic substance – for obvious reasons. If someone tells me that they cannot tolerate potentised medicines, this is usually because they were given unsuitable remedies, potencies, or too frequent repetition of doses. I warmly recommend you seek out a new homeopathic practitioner for a further opinion. Best wishes, Karen
Saludo cordial. Por favor tratamiento para evitar amigdalitis, ahorita está recién curado con antibióticos pero cómo evitar nuevos episodios, cómo curar esto a futuro . Gracias.
Hello, this is a good question. Homeopathy can help in acute cases of tonsillitis, and also in reducing susceptibility to recurring infections, via chronic or constitutional, whole person treatment. By matching suitable remedies constitutionally for the individual, homeopathy can raise vitality and reduce susceptibility to future infections. I recommend you work with a homeopath for professional care in this situation. Best wishes, Karen
Are homeopathic remedies safe for babies under a year (5 months) and if so, do you recommend diluting in water?
Hi Marj, yes when correctly selected and dosed, homeopathic medicines are safe for babies, right from day 1. Water dosing is best, or for those who are exclusively breastfed, the mother can take the remedy and their baby will receive the dose via breastmilk. Best wishes, Karen
Hi Karen, do you ever counsel on apple cider vinegar as a possible option ? I used to get frequent strep throats but now, if I feel one coming on, I do on a hot tea of apple cider vinegar and honey. Then gargle at night with water and ACV and that takes care of it.
Hi Paula, there are many good natural approaches – ACV among them – but I focus on homeopathy as that is my area of expertise. Best wishes, Karen
Hi I’ve had a sore throat for a week, over the last 4 days I ve developed a deep wheezy cough with occasional coloured phlegm. Yesterday my neck shoulders and abdomen are tender. I initially thought this was due to coughing but it’s my lymph nodes. What remedies would you recommend? I was taking gelsemium and PHK. Thank you
Hi Anita, thanks for your question. The choice of a remedy for an acute condition depends on the individual symptom pattern. This typically includes the modalities (factors that ease or aggravate symptoms – eg when the cough comes on, what you need to do to ease it, when your throat is sore, etc), the pain sensation (eg what your throat feels like), and any accompanying symptoms (in this case whether there is fever, and when, is there associated ear pain, and so on). It is this pattern that determines the choice of remedy to match your symptoms, and engage the healing process. Best wishes, Karen
Hi. I’m a professional singer. So I practice alot. At first when I started my singing career, due to overuse often my voice I suffered alot, but homeopathy saved me. That time I ragulerly took Causticum and Argentum met. Also, with the help of those meds, I could sing nonstop. It’s been 10 years. But nowadays, since I’m a student also, I’m not able to practice much, and took a long break from music due to studies. But whenever I practice or sing, specially the higher note, I feel a tightness in my voice, and if gets tired easily. My capacity to sing for 3-5 hours is gone and now I can barely song for 15 mins. I feel like my voice is heavy, tight and hard. What should j do?
Dear Amira, while it is always fine to read up on remedies and self-administer, in your situation you would get the best results from working with a homeopath. The choice of remedies for you needs to be personalised to your exact symptom experience and history. You could either work with a homeopath in your region, so you can see them in person, or work with someone online. You are welcome to come back to me if you would like a local recommendation, or if you would like to consider working with me. I offer a free 30 minute discovery call to discuss further. Best wishes, Karen
My son aged 9 years is advised surgery to remove tonsillitis because or recurrent infection. What homeopathic medicine do you suggest to avoid the surgery and how long would it take to cure it?
Hi, recurrent tonsillitis is a chronic health problem, and as such needs to take into account your son’s whole symptom profile and medical history. There are many hundreds of possible remedies for him, depending on the way he experiences the symptoms. It is very different to conventional medicine, where the name of the disease guides treatment – in homeopathy it is the personal experience of the symptoms that guides treatment. You would need to take him to a homeopath for professional care. Best wishes, Karen
Which homeopathic medicine to take for vocal chord swelling due to voice overuse ???
Hi Anand, thanks for your question. As always the choice of the medicine that will bring relief from symptoms is the one which matches your individual experience. In a specific problem like this which has a clear cause, the range of likely remedies is small, but it would still need further information to decide on the right one for you – eg the exact physical sensation and effect on the voice, the circumstances and factors that influence the pain/loss of voice, and your prior history. Among the main remedies are: Ferrum phos, Arg nit, Arnica, Arum-t, Lachesis. Best wishes, Karen
How about chronic repeated tonsillitis. Recent ENT cultured my daughter’s throat and finally found strep A but never had a positive test in 2 years of throat infections. Natural and homeopathy hasn’t stopped the repeated chronic situation. Would Sulfur be indicated then or sabadilla?
Hi Carolyn, chronic recurrent tonsillitis will need professional care with a homeopath – to address both the acute flare ups and the underlying chronic condition. The choice of remedies for your daughter will depend on her health history, chronic susceptibility, and the exact way she experiences her symptoms. There are a great many possible remedies here. I recommend that you find a homeopath to work with. Best wishes, Karen
I am struggling with Tonsillitis from past 3 weeks now. They were whit rocks but now very red and inflammed, I cannot sleep because of dryness and cannot swallow as of pain and swelling . I have been to ED twice nothing helping?
Which medication I should try?
Hi Shivali, the success of homeopathic treatment rests on the exact match of the medicine to your individual symptoms – you can use the information in my blog post to choose the best match to your case, or if none of these remedies match well, consider working with a homeopath for personalised care. There are a large number of possible remedies. Best wishes, Karen
I have allergic rhinitis and throat pain and body pain …could you help with homeopathic med ..iam 56 yr old female …leftside throat pain pain ..earache ..acid reflux ..etc
Hi, chronic conditions such as yours need professional assessment – the success of homeopathic treatment relies on individualising the symptom profile and remedy choice. Best wishes, Karen
In Pregnancy is there are any side effects?
Hi, homeopathic treatment does not have any side effects in the conventional sense – doses are so tiny that they are safe to use at any stage of life. However the proviso is that they are dynamic medicines, and can temporarily amplify or aggravate symptoms if taken without due care, and according to minimum dose principles. There are also some classes of medicines that should only be taken in pregnancy under professional guidance, because they are deep acting. It is important to follow dosing guidelines – either by working with a homeopath, or using a pharmacy made remedy kit which has dosing guidance included. Best wishes, Karen
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I’ve never used antibiotics for strep throat. Not homeopathic but this remedy has killed all sore throats and strep throats – take 4 tbsp of raw unprocessed honey, 1/4 tsp cayenne powder, 4 cloves minced garlic and a dash of acv. Take 1 tsp every 30 mins. Make sure not to drink water 10-15min after. If giving to kids, I’d give a half teaspoon and make sure they are over 2-3yo.
How to treat a sore throat out of the blue that hurts to swallow but I did notice sneezing once two days ago 🤧
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First of all i exercises 9 miles run.
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my throat is not in a good condition,
When i take meal ,swelling issues, with fear feels that meal & water will be stopped in my throats next. Now condition is ,i can’t take eat meal and waters easily
Sir I have throat infection, I feel this infection is affecting my chest and mild fever is there plz suggest a good homeopathic medicine.
Hi, the choice of a homeopathic medicine depends on your symptom profile, rather than the name of the illness. Have a look at the remedy profiles listed, and see if any of them match your symptoms. Best wishes, Karen
Hi, my son.has strep & Lyme again what can I give him to reduce & manage systmtoms, thank u, really need help. Lina
Hi Lina, thanks for your question. Homeopathic treatment of chronic and complex conditions such as Lyme needs to be individualised to the person’s unique symptom profile in order to be successful. I suggest you contact a homeopath in your region. Best wishes, Karen
If the symptom of a shard of glass or splinter is present, but the other symptoms don’t match, pain with touch and worse with cold, is Hep Sulph still the correct remedy? I always get confused when all the symptoms don’t match.
Hi Amy, it is the unique combination of symptoms (or symptom complex) which leads to the right remedy. Splinter-like pain sensations are listed under 120 remedies, so this will not take you specifically to Hepar sulph by itself. The pain sensation is important, but so are the modalities (factors aggravating/setting off, or easing the symptoms). Hope this helps! Best wishes, Karen
hi, i’m taking belladonna 30c but i’m not sure how often i should take it and for how long…. is there any guidance for that??
Hi Lola, do you have a homeopath, or are you self administering? Check in with your homeopath about dosing, or if self administering it is best to stick to minimum dose principles – a useful rule of thumb is no more than three doses (one dose is one pill only) over a few hours. Stop on improvement, repeat with one dose if symptoms return. If no improvement after three doses, reconsider remedy choice. Homeopathy is completely safe if you stick to minimum dose, but if symptoms become a cause for concern, or you see no improvement in your acute condition, seek help from a qualified homeopath, or your regular primary care physician. Best wishes, Karen
Hi Karen,
What would be an appropriate remedy for a child with a swollen right sided tonsil, no fever or other symptoms it seems to have just stayed enlarged from previous colds. At one stage both were enlarged now left has gone down, anything I can give him??
Many thanks,
Maria.
Hi Maria, thanks for your question. Homeopathy works by matching the child’s whole symptom picture to a homeopathic medicine, in order to engage the healing process. In this case it sounds as if it is beyond a recent onset acute condition, and he would benefit from professional care with a homeopath. Best wishes, Karen
Hi Maria, I wanted to reach out to see if you found a solution for a your child. I have the same exact situation. Please advise if possible. Thank you.
Hi, thanks for your comment. It is worth considering acute care with a homeopath for tonsillitis. Best wishes for a good recovery, Karen
Fantastic article! Homeopathy provides gentle yet effective remedies for sore throat and tonsillitis. Remedies like Belladonna for sudden, intense pain, and Hepar Sulph for sharp sensitivity, have been a game-changer for me
Hi Daniel, so glad you found the article helpful 🙂 Best wishes, Karen
hi Karen. Left sided soreness mostly with minor soreness on right. No fever and a little tenderness up to the left ear. No congestion. Colour looks reasonably normal. It hurts to swallow but not getting worse. I was thinking initially Belladonna? But not sure.
Hi Sam, thanks for your question. At this stage of the illness there are few individualising symptoms, so a number of possible remedies may match. In this situation I would usually recommend rest, fluids and Ferrum phos tissue salts (useful in the early stages of acute inflammatory infections generally). If a clearer symptom picture develops you should find it will match more specifically to a remedy. Wishing you a speedy recovery! Best wishes, Karen
Good morning, I woke up with a sore throat, burning, hurts to swallow and my sinuses feel like there’s mucus forming, and I have a headache. Which treatment would you suggest?
Hi Monica, thanks for your question. At this early stage there does not seem to be a clear picture for one remedy. In the early stages of acute inflammatory conditions it can be helpful to take Ferrum phos tissue salts. If the illness develops you should find the symptoms will be more individualised and will match to a specific remedy. Wishing you a speedy recovery! Best wishes, Karen
I have been desperately looking for the right remedy for my youngest daughter, who has been coughing for weeks now, to no avail. Started with fever, headache, then severe stomach pain and diarrhea, and for the last 2 or more weeks coughing.When she coughs, I feel like her chest will split up. I tried every remedy that would match her symptoms at that time, but there was no improvement. She still has some diarrhea, but not 10+ times a day, and there is no stomach pain, just coughing. It is not dry, nor wet. Sounds like whooping cough ( had to search on YouTube for cough sounds), which she never had before.
Now my older daughter has this aggravating cough, with a chest pain while coughing, and a raspy voice. I feel like it is worse for her at night. Tried every single remedy and Boiron’s chestal granules and syrup. Nothing seems to alleviate the symptoms. Homeopathy used to work for us in a manner of a few days, but not anymore. Not sure what changed. I feel like there are lots of weird/mutants viruses nowadays.
Hi Ann, thanks for your comment. Home treatment can often be very effective for coughs, however there are many hundreds of possible remedies, and if it proves difficult to identify remedies that help, it is generally advisable to work with a homeopath for professional care. This winter season in the UK has seen a predominance of long lasting coughs, and many of them have a whooping cough like presentation. I recommend you consult with a homeopath at this stage, as it sounds as though you have exhausted home treatment options. Good luck and my best wishes, Karen
Thank you Karen.Yes, we have the same problem here in the US. Most of my friends complain about their kids having a cough for months.Not sure what is going on, as my kids were rarely sick, like once every few years for a couple of days.We started supplements and herbal remedies as well. My girls are still coughing, but it doesn’t bother them, and there is no pain.Now, unfortunately, my son came down with fever, so I need to prepare myself.
Looking for some advice on homeopathy remedy for my daughter who has red swollen throat, hurts to breathe deep, post nasil drip, stomach pain and nausea. No fever drinking and eating normal. Normal bowls. Thank you for any advice as our pediatrician said my daughter was making up her symptoms bc she tested negative for everything smh.
Dear Anita, thanks for reaching out. Yes homeopathy can usually be effective for acute throat infections. If you are looking for professional homeopathic support, I offer acute treatment appointments bookable via my website, you can contact me here for further details: https://karenleadbeater.co.uk/contact-me/ Best wishes, Karen
Hey I was diagnosed with strep throat on December 29. Had a high fever for a few days. Starting December 31 morning my throat became extra sore. Now tonight, I am struggling to eat because it is so painful to swallow. I am breastfeeding my 6 month old so I really need to eat. Last time this happened to me, I actually had mono and my throat was so bad that I could barely open it. I was spitting out all my spit into a cup. I couldn’t sleep. Doctor gave me a steroid shot and I felt better within 2-3 hours. I may have to do that, I do not want to lose my milk supply. I’m very new to homeopathics. I am taking oil of oregano. Can you help? I need answers quickly. My supply is dropping and I need it to stay so I’ll do what I can for that.
My one year old daughter, 2 in March, also might have strep. She has the rash all over her and doctor said her tonsils were a little swollen. However, she seems pretty ok.
Hi Mandy, I am sorry I was not able to give you a quick reply to this question – the practice has been closed for the holidays. I hope you have made a good recovery, and for future reference there are urgent homeopathic acute treatment services in several countries, including Homeopathy Help Now in the US, and Helios Pharmacy and the Homeopathy Helpline in the UK. To choose a suitable homeopathic remedy, a more detailed symptom profile is needed, including the nature of the pain, when the throat pain is worst, and what eases it a little. I hope you are your daughter are feeling better. Best wishes, Karen
I am so sorry your doctor was dismissive of your child’s symptoms. I work in healthcare and I am new to homeopathy, but even western medicine teaches the logic that just the post nasal drip alone could cause a sore throat from trying to swallow all the time. Stomach pain, and nausea can be from swallowing so much mucus. I hope you have found a different practitioner who believes your child is not making things up just because tests come back negative, especially when there are symptoms like post nasal drip and a red throat that they can easily observe.
What dose preferred for my 8 year old child. Extremely pain during swallow any food or drink.pls guid ,I get fed up from antibiotics, after cured,problem are persist again and again this happen from last 20 days
Hi, there are a number of possible remedies for throat infection with pain on swallowing. I recommend you seek professional support for a carefully matched homeopathic remedy. I hope your child recovers well. Best wishes, Karen
Good morning,
I stopped ALL medications {pharmaceutical} back in 2015, however when I was a little girl I constantly had tonsillitis, and although my Mom never had us shot with any vaccines, tonsillitis just attacked me every 6 weeks …
Since being an adult I am fortunate I have very few times tonsillitis, however when I was in bed last night I woke with my left tonsil very sorry and can feel it swollen when I swallow, I have Belladonna and Angin-heel I have Belladonna in 30c and 200c I need to high dose, but not sure to higher dose on Belladonna or Angin-heel.
Just over a year ago I got tonsilithe worse I ever had for 30 years.
I keep my immune system as healthy as possible I have my minerals and vitamins {all tested by Bioresonance} none have heavy metals etc. But obviously my body has got a little overtired.
Thank you, I live on one of the Canary Islands so not in the uk for personal visits.
Hope you can help via message.
Hi Alison, I have replied to your query by email. Thanks for getting in touch. Best wishes, Karen
Hi, Karen!
I woke up with a sore throat/laryngitis today. Saturday I suddenly had lower body weakness, fatigue & loss of appetite. Felt better yesterday, apart from dry cough. My symptoms don’t seem to match any listed remedy. Thanks, Cat
Hi Cat, thanks for your comment. The remedies listed are only a few of the typical remedies needed in the treatment of acute throat conditions, there are a great many more possibilities, depending on the way you experience your symptoms. If none of the listed remedies fit your particular case, you could seek help from a homeopath to find a good remedy match. I hope you feel better soon. Best wishes, Karen
My 9 year old child have throt infection. Small bright red rashes are there.1stly he had a fever then pain in the throt.2nd day we saw that in his throt many red rashes are comeout.difficult to eat any thing. Even water.What is the reason of that? What we will do?
Please help.
Hi Sumaiya, if you are concerned it is best to have your son checked by your usual healthcare provider. You can also work with a homeopath to support him – homeopathy is great for acute infections and with the right course of treatment it will help it resolve quickly. Best wishes, Karen
Hello
What do you recommend for sore red throat and white small spots on tonsils.
Hi Karen
Kindly suggest a homeopathic remedy for my burning tongue, rough and scratch throat and burning sensation in the ears. An ENT doctor initially prescribed throat and nasal sprays and later antibiotic and anti allaeric but nothing has worked. Before going to ENT Doc I tried Merc Sol and Belladona and Arsenic Album. Nothing has worked, I am miserable, please help.
Hi Kausar, thanks for your question. Unfortunately there is not enough information here to recommend a remedy that might be effective for you, especially if this is a chronic condition rather than a recent onset acute condition. A homeopath would need a more detailed history to choose an appropriate treatment for you. Do you have a homeopath? If not I suggest you consult a local practitioner for a more detailed look at your symptoms. Best wishes, Karen
Many years ago I was hospitalised with quinsy, where they gave me intravenous antibiotics. My throat hurt on swallowing saliva or liquids, but not food. I had been having one bout of severe tonsillitis every year. At the checkup the doctor wanted me to have my tonsils removed, saying it was likely to happen again. I was 35 and did not like this idea – told them to give me a year. Later that year I had the painful throat starting again, a splinter-like sensation on swallowing, and I took Argent Nit. It would have been 6x dilution as it was 40 years ago, and I took it only for 2 days. Magic! I’ve not had a sore throat since! This is another remedy worth considering, if symptoms match?
Hi Sue, thanks for sharing your story! Yes absolutely, Arg nit is another possible remedy – and there are very many more. For those reading the blog post, this is a small sample of some of the typical remedies for acute throat infections, but if your symptoms don’t match any of the listed remedies, you may wish to contact a homeopath for an acute call to discuss your individual case. Best wishes, Karen
Hi Karen
Can I take all these remedies while pregnant, I’ve read mixed reviews re Belladonna safety in pregnancy but this remedy matches my symptoms best. I am 26 weeks.
Thank you
Hi Heather, homeopathic remedies are safe to take during pregnancy, with a few provisos: you should as always adhere to minimum dose principles, and don’t continue to take a remedy if it is not helping, or if symptoms worsen. And there are certain remedies which should only be taken under professional guidance, so it is best to seek professional care in pregnancy for anything beyond simple acute and first aid remedies. A good potency choice for home treatment is either 12c or 30c. Regarding looking online for information about homeopathy. Much of the info you will find does not come from legitimate homeopathic sources, and it often reveals a complete lack of understanding of homeopathy. It is always best to use trusted homeopathic sites. Many remedies are prepared from original source material which is poisonous (eg Belladonna, Aconite, arsenic and mercury, for example). The homeopathic preparation process renders these toxic substances entirely safe and non-toxic, while releasing their healing potential. I hope this helps, and I hope all continues well with your pregnancy. Best wishes, Karen
My 15 year old daughter has always struggled with swollen tonsils every time she gets sick. The unfortunate part is that she feels the swelling doesn’t go down after each infection, and her voice even sounds like there is a bubble in it when she talks (it’s been like this for a few years now). She just got a sore throat yesterday so here we are again. She said the swelling is so bad she couldn’t sleep last night. She’s so discouraged that they’re once again just going to stay overly swollen even after she gets feeling better. She is a very healthy girl and rarely gets sick (maybe once a year), but it always shows up as swollen tonsils. Thanks for any suggestions you can offer.
Hi Christin, my key suggestion here is to work with a homeopath – while I could give you a long list of possible remedies to try, it will not serve your daughter best to keep trying this or that remedy without a proper individual assessment. Professional care will very likely be effective in reducing both your daughter’s susceptibility to recurring infections, and deal with the immediate acute symptoms if they are present. Best wishes, Karen
Hi, my 8 year old son could not breathe at night with swollen tonsils, he has to keep his mouth open to breathe. But he has no pain at all. Please advice.
Hi Bhawna, thanks for your question. The choice of the right remedy in acute tonsillitis depends on the whole symptom profile – there are a large number of remedies for swollen tonsils. Do any of the listed remedies appear to fit his symptom profile closely? If not it may be advisable to seek professional help, and especially if there is any cause for concern. Best wishes, Karen
Hi I have been diagnosed with tonsillitis on the left side also going. To ride. It’s red. Hard for me to swallow the pain goes til the ear. Constant desire to swallow saliva. Not generally very thirst then suddenly I am thirsty. It’s my second day of antibiotics but I want to start homeopathy as well. I also developed an infection under my left eye. It’s swollen and diagnosed with bacterial infection. Continuing with the same antibiotic. Ziomycin.
Hi, acute tonsillitis can often be helped with homeopathy. If you want to try using homeopathy in acute infections, it is important to learn about the type of symptom information that will lead to a homeopathic remedy match. The most useful information here is (1) the the nature and sensation of the pain and (2) all the factors that affect the pain – either amplify it or ease it. There is limited information here to recommend remedies. Difficulty swallowing is common, and among the main remedies that have pain on swallowing that goes to the ears are Merc sol, Nitric acid, Nux vomica, Gelsemium. You could read up on these and consider the other symptoms you have that may lead to a choice of one of them. I wish you speedy healing. Best wishes, Karen
Thank you for this information! However, it does not address dosing. can you include dosing recommendations?
Hi Emily, I can only offer general dosing guidance here: in homeopathy we are working with a stimulus rather than a quantity of medicine. The recommended strength or potency for home use is 30c, and frequency of dosing is according to the response. Take one dose initially (which is one pill or pellet only). You can repeat every 30-60 minutes for up to three doses, but stop as soon as you notice any change. If there is improvement, take no further doses, if symptoms return repeat with one dose. If no change after three doses, reconsider remedy choice and start again. As ever, if there is cause for concern seek professional help without delay. I hope this helps! Best wishes, Karen
My daughter has repeated throat issues. Every cold , allergy, always causes painful throat. How can I go helping her to heal and have less issues?
Hi Amanda, homeopathy should be helpful here in two ways – a well matched remedy will help with the acute flare up symptoms, to reduce pain and the length of time your daughter is unwell. And to reduce the susceptibility to repeated throat problems you might like to consider working with a homeopath – this will help her overall health and vitality. Best wishes, Karen
Hi,
In the first week of January i was suddenly having a sore throat.. Followed by pain in tonsil.
Area around my tonsils became red.. There was white patches on the both tonsils. My tonsils were swollen .I met ENT specialist.. He gave antibiotics and few other medicine.. It worked. I thought i am cured. After 5 days pain started again.. I met him. he again gave some medicine. It worked again. But again after few days i felt pain in my throat.. I gargled with salt and warm water thrice a day. It helped in pain. But after that the pain and some tym swollen tonsils appear again and again after few days and it automatically recoverd itself. Now the pain in throat with red colour around tonsils as always, appears after 1 week. It recovers itself after 2 days after gargling with salt water..
I am worried what is happening.. Plz help me in this situation
Recommend some homeopathic med.
Thank you
Hi Rajnish, thank you for your question. There is not enough detail here to offer remedy suggestions unfortunately, and after this time period the situation has become more chronic than acute – in this case I recommend you consult a homeopath. Best wishes, Karen
Hi Karen,
I am at the early stage of Sore throat. With pain when I try to swallow. The infection seems to be at the end of breathing canal meeting the throat.
Which medicine is suitable? From the description Ars Alb looks to be the medicine. In this there 2 variants Ars Alb 30, Ars Alb 200 which one of this is better?
Hi John, the numbering 30c, 200c etc refers to the remedy’s ‘potency’ or dynamic strength. For home use I recommend 30c – this is typically the safest and most effective potency for home treatment of acute conditions. Take according to minimum dose principles – eg take one pellet hourly for up to three doses, then review. If there is improvement in symptoms stop the dose, and only repeat if symptoms return. If no change, reconsider remedy choice. I hope this helps! Best wishes, Karen
I love how most of these are diluted toxins xD
Exactly so. Throughout history very many substances used in medicine have been toxic, while also having healing potential. Think of the use of mercury in treating syphilis in the 17th century, and arsenic in treating parasites in the 19th century. In homeopathy the medicines are highly diluted – micro-dosed – to release their healing potential while removing the toxicity.
Hi Karen, thanks for all your kind advice for people.
I have a very sore throat. Hot neck. Throat a bit raw. Any advice please? Started yesterday, worse now.
Hi Candice, to match a remedy well I would need more information. I suggest you have a look at the patterns described for these seven remedies, and see which one matches your sore throat symptoms most closely. The most important aspects for remedy choice are the pain sensation (throbbing, or sharp and splinter like, and so on), and the modalities (factors that ease or aggravate the symptoms). Best wishes, Karen
Hi Karen! What would you prescribe for hyperthyroidism-related throat soreness? My voice is hoarse. I use naturpathic medicine for hyperthyroidism.
Hi Jamal, thanks for your question. For a remedy to be effective in a chronic situation (in this case your hyperthyroid condition) it needs to match the whole symptom pattern, not just the sensation of soreness, or it will be unlikely to help. In an acute sore throat (ie related to an infection, etc) remedies only need to match the recent onset symptoms. Best wishes, Karen
Karen, my 6yo daughter is complaining her throat hurts. She often gets tonsillitus and has enlarged tonsills, it tends to be a weakness. I dont want her to end up at the doctors again with an antibiotic, what remedies can i give her please and how often to knocknitnon the head?
Hi Sophie, thanks for your question. In homeopathy the choice of the correct medicine for the individual case of tonsillitis rests on the exact experience of the symptoms- this is why each remedy listed in the post has an individual profile to help you match a remedy. It helps to start asking key questions and observing closely: for example, if your daughter says her throat hurts, when exactly does it hurt, and what helps the pain (pain on eating or drinking? Or swallowing saliva only? Is it better or worse for hot or cold drinks?)? Does the pain go to her ears? Is it more on the left side or right side? What is the appearance of her throat? The more practised you get at observing the symptom pattern, the more closely you will be able to match a remedy for her. It is also worth considering seeing a homeopath for professional care, to reduce the more long term susceptibility to tonsillitis. Best wishes Karen
Hi Karen,
First I want to thank you for such informative information on your website. It’s helped a lot with other things. Last night got a scratchy throat. This morning sore. Some swelling on outside middle of throat. Not one sided.No mucus discharge or coughing. If I blow my nose it’s clear. I believe it’s from my sinuses draining. Lots of in and out of air conditioning and temp changes too. I’m not sure if it’s a start to a cold or just my sinuses post nasal drip. Only symptom right now is sore throat.
We have a homeopathy kit with 30c remedies. Any recommendations for best ones to consider and frequency at the 30c?
Thanks so much and hope you have a wonderful day!
Lorie
Hi Lorie, thanks for your question and kind feedback. The choice of a remedy for a sore throat rests on the pattern of the symptoms – this includes sensation of the pain (sharp like splinters, burning, throbbing, and so on), and the modalities of the pain (eg worse for swallowing warm liquids, better for cold, worse for swallowing saliva, and so on). With no symptom pattern as yet, your best bet would be to consider Ferrum phos cell salt (tissue salt), taken in hot water. This cell salt is good for the early stages of acute febrile conditions, typically with as yet undefined malaise and often with feeling slightly flushed. See how you get on. Best wishes, Karen
Thanks Karen! Will give it a try. How often should I take it? And is it in a little water or cup? Never done that with 30c homeopathic remedies so unsure of how to do it.
Hi Lorie, cell salts (also known as tissue salts) are in 6X or 9X potency only – and dosing is different from other potencies. If you have the Ferrum phos 6X add it to a cup of hot water. The amount of water doesn’t matter. Sip regularly. Hope this helps. Best wishes, Karen
You’re awesome! Thank you for answering so fast. I do have all 12 tissue salts in 6x. Will do that thanks again. If I need a homeopath I will reach out to you for an appointment. Thanks so much!
You are most welcome 🙂 Wishing you swift healing. Best wishes, Karen
Very helpful article! Parents often worry about healthy growth, and guidance on food for 6 month baby to gain weight is extremely valuable. I like how you’ve focused on nutritious and age-appropriate options.
I’m looking to help my daughter who is diagnosed with mono. The sore throat is horrible very swollen and tonsils.
Hi Mindy, yes homeopathy may be helpful for your daughter. The choice of a suitable homeopathic medicine for mono depends on the symptom pattern she is experiencing, including details such as the pain sensation, how the illness came on, the modalities (ie all the factors and circumstances that ease or aggravate symptoms), and any accompanying symptoms to the sore throat and tonsillitis. You may wish to consider working with a homeopath in your region to support her, and I could perhaps recommend someone if you do not currently have a homeopath. Best wishes, Karen
My 6 year old daughter has naturally large tonsils.(not due to illness) They are quite large but don’t seem to bother her. She rarely gets sick. Hardly ever has a sore throat. Doesn’t seem to be affecting her breathing or sleep. Her dentist recommends having them removed. Is there anything homeopathic we can try to shrink them to a more normal size?
Hi Anat, thanks for your question. Where tonsils have stayed chronically enlarged over a long period of time, this would need professional assessment by a homeopath and individualised care. Remedies indicated would depend on the individual’s history. I recommend you consider working with a homeopath in your region. Best wishes, Karen