Raw Garlic
Garlic contains a compound called allicin. Allicin is a bioactive antibiotic that helps the body in fighting bacterial infections. It also has impressive antiviral properties. Several studies have shown the effectiveness of eating raw, sliced, diced, or squashed garlic in treating sore throat, tonsil stones, and tonsillitis. For example, in an animal study conducted in 2020, garlic extract was proven to be just as effective as other antibiotics in treating tonsillitis.
To use garlic as a remedy for tonsillitis, choose a small garlic clove. First, remove the peel, then cut the clove into tiny pieces. Next, patients can chew the pieces and swallow them with a glass of warm water. This method is proven the most effective since chewing the clove can squeeze the juices out of the garlic, directly touching the tonsils. However, if chewing the cloves is too much for the patients, they can mix the diced clove in a glass of water and drink it.
Consuming fresh and raw garlic three or four times a day can significantly reduce inflammation and lessen the pain caused by tonsillitis. However, it is also important to note that garlic is only considered fresh after 20 minutes of being cut; this is where the effects of allicin are at the maximum level.
