Dear Bob Liebert,

Hello! I have had swollen tonsils for about the last month. It started as strep throat and now it just won't go away. I was on ten days of antibiotics, then off for ten days, then back on another antibiotic for another ten days. And when I went in for my check-up after the last dose of antibiotics my doctor informed me that I need to see an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist to have my tonsils removed because I really don't want to have this happen. Do you know of any herbs that are good for the tonsils and will help with decreasing them in size? Thank you for your time.

Cassandra

Dear Friend,

The best all-around herb for tonsilitis is Echinacea extract (immune-boosting and lymphatic cleansing); small doses of Thuja extract taken with the Echinacea will increase the effectiveness. The Echinacea should be used as a gargle before swallowing. Astringent gargles like Sage tea will aslo aid.

I highly recommend our extracts for the potency you will need to avoid surgery.

You can buy these herbs and many more in the Formula and Single Herb sections of the Teeter Creek Herb website. Herbs that don't appear in the Formula or Single Herb lists can usually be requested in the "Message" section at the bottom of the order page.

The information expressed is the personal observations of Herbalist Bob Liebert based on his personal experience and his studies of folk and traditional herbalism. These observations are not meant to be a substitute for qualified medical diagnosis and treatment. Uses of many of the herbs have not been scientifically verified.