Tonsilitis
Apply kerosene freely on the outside of the neck. Also apply it inside with a small syringe, or a swab made by tying a soft bit of cloth on the end of a stick. A piece of smoked bacon tied on the neck when retiring for the night is a good remedy when applied in time.
Source: The Inglenook Cook Book
Swollen Throat
If the throat becomes badly swollen and very painful, apply a poultice of flaxseed upon which you have poured a little warm lard and laudanum.
Source: Audel’s Household Helps, Hints and Receipts
Tonsilitis, Thyme for
You can make a tea of the common garden thyme and gargle or rinse your mouth and throat with it every half to one hour. This is not only healing and soothing, but it is also antiseptic. This is a constituent of many of the antiseptic preparations.
Source: Mother’s Remedies: Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remidies from Mothers of the United States and Canada, T. J. Ritter
Tonsilitis, Raw Onion and Pork for
“Take a raw onion and some salt pork, chop together, make a poultice on which put a little turpentine and wrap around the throat.” This is a very good remedy and should be used for some time. Change as often as necessary.
Source: Mother’s Remedies: Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remidies from Mothers of the United States and Canada, T. J. Ritter