Tonsil stones can make your life like hell. Persistent bad breath, sore throat, swelling and inflammation of tonsils are some of the symptoms of tonsil stones or tonsilloliths.
These are sometimes not even visible when they’re at the back of your throat.
In this post, I’m going to tell you home remedies for tonsil stones so that you can get rid of them at home. These home remedies don’t have any side-effects as only natural things are used.
If you aren’t sure whether you’ve tonsil stones or not, you can read my previous article – Reasons You Have Tonsil Stones and tips To Prevent Them.
In the article, I’ve clearly mentioned what are tonsil stones, its symptoms, treatments and prevention strategies.
So, let’s get started.
Effective Home Remedies for Tonsil Stones
1. Lemon Juice
There are many health benefits of drinking Lemon juice. It’s a rich source of vitamin C that boosts our immunity. If you add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and a tablespoon of salt to a cup of warm water.
It can work as a magical potion to get rid of your tonsil stones. You just need to gargle it 3-4 times a day.
What do you need:
- 2 Tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon of salt
- 1 cup of warm water
Directions:
- Take a cup of water and boil it.
- Let it cool down for a minute and add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and a tablespoon of salt to it.
- Use this mixture daily 3-4 times for a few days.
2. Garlic
Garlic has been used to spice our food and as a traditional remedy for various health conditions for thousands of years. The antibacterial properties of Allicin, a chemical compound found in garlic can help in getting rid of tonsil stones.
It also prevents the solidification of food debris and will thus help in preventing the formation of tonsil stones.
What do you need?
- 1 -2 cloves of garlic
Directions:
- Simply take a clove of garlic and chew it twice a day for a few minutes.
- Don’t eat too much garlic because it has its own effect on your breath.
3. Honey For Better Health
Honey has many health benefits and has been used in various home remedies. Compounds within the honey have antibacterial properties and can help in killing the anaerobic bacteria residing in the tonsil stones.
Honey also boosts your immunity and will prevent you from further infections.
What do you need?
- 2 Tablespoons of Honey
- A cup of warm water
Directions:
- Boil a cup of water and let it cool down for a minute.
- Add 2 tablespoons of honey to the warm water and stir it well.
- Start gargling with the mixture, but don’t swallow it.
- Repeat this thrice a day for a few days.
- You can also eat a tablespoon of honey later on to boost your immunity.
4. Gargling with Marigold Tea
Marigold can be commonly found in our gardens. Most of you might not know that it’s also used in various herbal remedies to treat common health problems.
It’s also used to cure throat infections due to its antimicrobial properties and tonsil stone is no different.
What do you need?
- 1 tablespoon of dried marigold petals
- A cup of water
Directions:
- Take a cup of water and boil it.
- Add a tablespoon of dried marigold leaves to the boiling water and let is steep.
- Cool down the tea for a minute so that it’s still warm.
- Start gargling with this mixture twice a day.
5. Yogurt
Yogurt is really good for our health. It’s a rich source of probiotics (good bacteria) that can flush out harmful bacteria.
It’s one the most effective home remedies for tonsil stones and can remove it without any side effects. Yogurt will help in killing the anaerobic bacteria that reside in the tonsil stones.
What do you need?
- Plain Greek Yogurt
Directions:
- Simply include yogurt in your daily diet.
6. Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple Cider Vinegar has many health benefits and has been used to treat a sore throat, diarrhea, and various skin problems.
Its acidic nature has the ability to break down tonsil stones by acting as an astringent.
What do you need?
- 2 tablespoons of ACV
- A glass of water
Directions:
- Take a glass of water and add 2 tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar to it.
- Start gargling with this solution.
- Use this twice a day for a few days and see the results.
Final Words
We hope that these home remedies for tonsil stones prove effective for you. Let me tell you that these home remedies don’t guarantee to remove tonsil stones permanently.
You can also follow these treatments to get rid of tonsil stones. For this, you need to visit your doctor.
Let us know in the comments if any of these home remedies for tonsil stones worked out for you. Don’t forget to share the post with your friends so that they can benefit from it.
