Important note:
Every case calls for detailed study of the patient individually. There are no disease specific medicines in homeopathy. The exact treatment is determined only on "in-depth" evaluation of the individual case. The medicines described below are commonly indicated in tonsillitis, only for the purpose of information. The readers are advised not to indulge in any kind of self-medication.
Belladona:
This is a wonderful drug that is prepared from the plant Atropa belladonna, also known as the deadly nightshade. After undergoing the process of potentization, this plant gets transformed into a drug that acts favorably on every system of the body. It has profound action on the nervous system, circulation, throat, skin, respiratory system, eyes, reproductive system, urinary organs, mind, etc.
Its one of the commonly prescribed remedies for acute conditions such as fevers, colds, cough, acute tonsillitis, acute conjunctivitis, headache, neuralgic pains, convulsive movements, acute skin inflammations, etc.
A hypersensitivity state prevails all through this remedy. The patient is very sensitive to external impressions and a suddenness of reaction is very prominent. All complaints generally appear very suddenly in such a patient. It's a wonderful drug for acute tonsillitis where the pain in throat begins very suddenly and is accompanied by marked congestion of the tonsils. Very effective if used during the early stages of tonsillitis.
Mercurius Solubilis:
As the name suggests, this drug is prepared by the potentization of mercury. This is a very deep acting remedy and it positively influences multiple systems of the body. It acts profoundly on the glands, blood, bones, skin, gastrointestinal organs, reproductive systems, respiratory organs, nerves, etc.
Mercurius is one of the commonly indicated remedy for acute as well as chronic, recurrent tonsillitis, pharyngitis, colds, fevers; skin complaints like abscesses, bullae, etc.
It's also a very good drug for nervous affections like tremors, paretic and paralytic conditions, etc.
Patients requiring this remedy usually present with acute, severe pain in the throat that extends to the ears. Painful swallowing is marked. It acts very well even when the tonsils have prominent septic foci and also in cases of quinsy (peri-tonsillar abscess).
Baryta Carbonicum:
This drug is prepared by the potentization of the salt baryta carbonate. It has special affinity for the tonsils and for glandular tissues in general. It also effectively acts on the cardiovascular system, respiratory tract, glands, blood vessels, reproductive system, etc.
Baryta carb is one of the frequently prescribed medicines for chronic tonsillitis, quinsy, chronic recurrent colds and affections of the heart and blood vessels.
Patients requiring Baryta carb have a tendency to catch colds very easily and every time the cold settles in the throat. Frequent attacks of tonsillitis lead to enlarged tonsils in the patient. There is difficulty in swallowing; especially liquids are more difficult to swallow.
There is a general tendency to hypertrophy (enlargement) of glands in general.
Hepar Sulphurius Calcareum:
This is a drug prepared from calcium sulphide and is a good remedy for acute as well as chronic tonsillitis. It positively influences the throat, respiratory tract, nerves, skin, glands, bones, etc.
Patient requiring Hepar sulph is usually very sensitive to cold in any form such as cold food or drinks or even cold draft of air. Immediately on exposure to cold in any form, the throat and respiratory system is affected. Patient complains of pain in the throat as if some splinter or plug is stuck in the throat. Difficulty in swallowing is marked. Pain radiates frequently to the ears especially when swallowing.
Hepar sulph is also frequently indicated in cases of chronic tonsillitis where the tonsils are swollen and indurated. Can also be used when infection of the tonsils progresses to suppuration (quinsy).