Ingenuity or aggression? Woman goes viral with an old home remedy for tonsils

Por Emilia Lara
18 May, 2026

A Brazilian woman went viral after showing on social media a homemade method she used on her son to treat discomfort in his tonsils. 

The video shows a practice similar to old folk remedies, in which gauze and mixtures such as baking soda, lemon, or honey were used to try to relieve infections.

 The scene sparked immediate debate: some users highlighted the tradition and ingenuity of the remedy, while others warned about the possible risks of applying this type of procedure without medical supervision.

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