Here is a list of the most common Homeopathic Natural Remedies for Sore Throats & Tonsillitis and their characteristic indications.
Of course, there are lots more but these would be the most popular for acute home prescribing.
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Natural Remedies for Sore Throats & Tonsillitis
Aconite
Sudden onset. After being out in a cold, dry wind. Early stage of illness. Comes on around midnight. Dry, rough, burning throat. Hoarseness. Fever with dilated pupils. Restless and fearful.
Arsenicum
Burning pains. Ulcerated throats. Better for warm drinks (even though throat is hot and burning). Anxious and restless.
Belladonna
Red, hot, throbbing pains. Rawness in throat. Tonsils inflamed and red. Painful to swallow. Accompanied by fever. External throat sensitive and sore. Thirstless.
Causticum
Constant burning, dry, raw throat. Choking sensation, throat feels restricted. Worse for talking. Desire to swallow. Hoarseness remains after throat has healed. Can come on if they feel they were treated unfairly.
Gelsemium
Slow onset. Flu and flu-like symptoms. Rough, burning pain in throat. Pains extend into ear. Lump sensation. Shivering and chilly. Feeling of heaviness and aching. Exhaustion.
Hepar Sulph
Severe splinter-like stitching pain. Rawness. Tonsils inflamed and ulcerated. Pain extends to ears on swallowing. Very irritable. Very cold and better for warm drinks. Worse for touch, wind, open air or even a draught.
Ignatia
Sore throat after emotional upset (grief, shock, quarrel etc). Lump sensation in throat.
Lachesis
Left sided. Very painful. Lump sensation in throat. Better for swallowing solids, worse for swallowing liquids. Hawks to relieve lump feeling. Talkative and excitable.
Merc Sol or Merc Viv
Ulcerated throat and/or tonsils with pus spots. Very painful. Foul breath. Yellow coated tongue. Lots of saliva. Thirsty and may be sweaty. Usually in bad form.
Phosphorous
Dry, raw sore throat. Voice very hoarse. Tonsils inflamed. Laryngitis. Thirsty for cold water.
Pulsatilla
Throat dry. Larynx irritated, tickling, feels rough and raw from coughing. Better for fresh air. Weepy and clingy. Doesn’t want to be alone.
These are just a few remedies which can be used for acute home prescribing. If these remedies are not helping, then you will have to look at other remedies (there are many!) and choose a remedy that is most suitable to the individual. Having an experienced homeopath to call upon for advice is advisable.