In China, tonsil stones are believed to be caused by poor digestion and toxins that are present in the body. Certain foods are recommended like antioxidant rich foods like pomegranate, blueberries, cabbage, turnips, raspberries and carrots.
Herbs such as guy and mu xiang or brown rice in the sprouted form. Other Chinese herbs and remedies which are used to detoxify are ban lan gen, she gan, bai hua she she cao. Other ingredients used to clear mucous such as chen pi, bai fu zi and ban xia are effective as they clear postnasal drip, a common cause of tonsilloliths.
Apple cider vinegar or lemon juice is also recommended to kill the oral bacteria that can cause tonsilloliths.
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