by …but what if I my sore throat turns into something more!? Not to worry! You’ll see a bit of overlap with the sore throat blog & some new ideas here to get you through.
If you are not improving on your own, please seek the help of a health professional of your choice.
first … what is strep throat?
Strep throat is a bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pyogenes (aka group A streptococcus).
Common signs & symptoms can include:
- Throat pain that usually comes on quickly
- Painful swallowing
- Red and swollen tonsils, sometimes with white patches or streaks of pus
- Tiny red spots on the area at the back of the roof of the mouth (soft or hard palate)
- Swollen, tender lymph nodes in your neck
- Fever
- Headache
- Rash
- Nausea or vomiting, especially in younger children
- Body aches
If untreated, strep throat can cause complications, such as kidney inflammation or rheumatic fever.
what is tonsillitis?
Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils, two oval-shaped pads of tissue at the back of the throat — one tonsil on each side.
Most cases of tonsillitis are caused by infection with a common virus, but bacterial infections also may cause tonsillitis. A strep infection can go on to cause tonsillitis.
Common signs & symptoms can include:
- Red, swollen tonsils
- White or yellow coating or patches on the tonsils
- Sore throat
- Difficult or painful swallowing
- Fever
- Enlarged, tender glands (lymph nodes) in the neck
- A scratchy, muffled or throaty voice
- Bad breath
- Stomachache
- Neck pain or stiff neck
- Headache
In young children who are unable to describe how they feel, signs of tonsillitis may include:
- Drooling due to difficult or painful swallowing
- Refusal to eat
- Unusual fussiness
Just a reminder, that you do not have to have been diagnosed with strep throat or tonsillitis to use these remedies. If you have speculation that you may be infected or you just have a sore throat and the symptoms match how you’re feeling, use the remedy!
top homeopathic remedies for strep throat or tonsillitis … & BONUSES 🙂
APIS
Tonsils are swollen and red with a stinging pain on swallowing.
Drinking cold liquids helps. Swallowing food makes worse.
May have ulcers on the tonsils.
Restless and fidgety behaviour. May be oversensitive and worse at night in bed (due to warmth).
ARSENICUM
Your throat feels dry with soreness, scraping and burning sensations.
Throat is swollen.
Everything eaten seems to get stuck in the throat.
Voice is weak and hoarse.
Throat pain is better from warm drinks.
Restless alternating with exhaustion, anxious, better from being warm.
BELLADONNA
The throat is very dry, red and hot and looks angry. May have a fever
Scraping, burning, stabbing sensation in throat.
Pain may be worse on the right side.
Tonsils are quite large. Glands might be swollen.
Very sensitive to swallowing, so may bend head forward to assist.
Must take a drink to swallow food.
Symptoms probably came on quickly; will be sensitive in some senses/ to temperatures.
Children might have glassy, dilated or red eyes.
HEPAR SULPH (-uris Calcareum)
Inflammation of the throat. Painful, swollen tonsils.
Abscessed tonsils. Might discharge.
Stitches of pain like swallowing glass in the throat extending to ear on swallowing.
Might have the sensation of something in the throat, or a sensation as if the throat is plugged when swallowing.
Hoarse with bad breath.
Chills & oversensitiveness in general.
LACHESIS
Throat is very painful, worse from the slightest pressure or touch.
Pain worse on the left side, or pain starts on the left and moves to the right side.
Throat pain extends to ear.
There is a feeling as if there is something swollen in the throat and it must be swallowed.
Worse swallowing liquids (esp. hot) & own saliva. Can easily swallow food.
May be worse after sleep & from getting hot. Restless, talkative, irritable.
MERCurius SOLublis
Throat is sore, raw and burning.
There’s a constant desire to swallow.
White spots on tonsils, which are enlarged. Ulcers.
Pain stitches to ear on swallowing.
There is a feeling as if something is hanging in the throat.
Voice may be hoarse, rough, or completely lost.
There’s a metallic taste in the mouth with lots of saliva. Smelly in general.
Very thirsty. Sensitive to temperature changes. Restless. Mind and speech may be slow during illness. May be anxious or worried about the illness.
PHYTOLACCA
Pain is worse at the very back of the tongue.
Palate and tonsils are swollen. Dark red, especially on the right.
There may be white or grey patches on the tonsils. May be ulcerated
Throat feels rough and hot.
There is a sensation of a red, hot ball in the throat.
Pains extend to ear, especially on swallowing.
Cannot tolerate swallowing anything hot. Hard to swallow even water.
Very stinky breath.
SILICA
Sore, burning throat.
Tonsils are swollen and infected.
Feels like a pin is poking the tonsils.
There is a sticking pain on swallowing or touching.
Bitter taste in mouth
Husky voice with hoarseness.
Weakness with exhaustion.
The Banjeri tonsillitis (also strep) protocol
Banjeri protocols, simply explained, are tried and true homeopathic remedy protocols created by master homeopaths in India. The protocols have been used and tested over the last 100 years. They give specific remedies, doses & frequencies. They take a bit of the guesswork out & have great results, so that is why I will be including them in blogs to come. The protocols may include one remedy or multiple. The first line options have been known to help 80% of the population. There may be second and third line options, for the remaining 20%. I will do a deeper explanation soon.
Either choose one of the above remedies OR start with this first line protocol.
FIRST LINE OPTION (START HERE): Hepar sulphuris calcareum 200C, twice a day or every 3 hours (6 times a day) if very intense.
SECOND LINE OPTION: Mercurious cynatus 200C along with Belladonna (they recommend 3 or 6C which I do not – use 30 or 200C… take these 2 at the same time) and Kali mur 6X. Take one dose every 3 hours, alternating between Merc cyn + Bell and Kali mur.
RECURRENT STREP OR TONSILITIS?
Baryta CarbonicA
For children who suffer from frequent tonsil infection which leads to VERY large tonsils and sore throat. All colds quickly turn to tonsillitis.
CALCAREA CARBONICA
To be considered for those always falling ill with tonsillitis. Will be chosen to build immunity and stop recurrence.
STREPTOCOCCINUM
For chronic strep infections. Always getting severe tonsilitis.
Also used for complete exhaustion after strep infections.
**If you or your child suffer from frequent bouts of strep throat or tonsillitis I would highly recommend making an appointment with a homeopath to uproot the issue! Especially before you consider any tonsil removals ;).Message me if you need help finding someone!**
can’t choose a match? try a combo!
Some common options…
cell salts for strep & tonsillitis
Just a reminder and for anyone new here… yes, you can use cell salts along with your remedy chosen above and with any other home remedies. Just take at different times. All can be taken at the same time, usually 2-3 times per day.
Ferrum phos & Nat mur 6X if red, hot & painful.
Kali mur & Mag phos 6X if swallowing is especially difficult.
Calc phos 6X & Calc sulph 6X to build back healthy tissue & support healing.
other home remedy ideas…
- mix up a salt water solution & gargle frequently!!
- sip herbal teas with lemon & honey … also frequently
- make your own soothing syrup with honey, garlic & cayenne … I’d throw in some ginger too!
- propolis throat spray
- colloidal silver if you’re getting desperate
- all of your top immune supports … especially REST!
Onward to healing you go!
Yours in health & homeopathy,
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