Q Does herbal medicine actually work for tonsillitis? Does it have any advantages over antibiotics?
A Unlike antibiotics, herbal medicine excels at clearing heat around the tonsils and strengthening the immune foundation itself, helping to reduce recurrence.
Detailed Answer
Antibiotics are effective for rapidly relieving symptoms of acute bacterial tonsillitis. However, they have limitations with viral tonsillitis or recurrent cases. Herbal medicine focuses on changing the bodily environment in which inflammation develops, rather than the inflammation itself.
The Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Eungyo-san (Yin Qiao San) type formulas that clear heat in the throat quickly relieve tonsil swelling and pain, and combining them with immune-strengthening herbs such as Astragalus and ginseng can lengthen the interval until the next flare-up. For guardians concerned about antibiotic resistance, options include combining Korean medicine treatment with antibiotics in stages, or using it alone during the recurrence-prevention phase.
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