For Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD):
Goldenseal has been used as a natural antibiotic since ancient times. Also referred to as orange root, this certain herb can help treat different kinds of infections, including tonsilitis, a kind of infection in the tonsils. Its anticatarrhal properties make it a useful herb to help treat inflammations in or along the mucus membranes. Furthermore, goldenseal is an anti-inflammatory, therefore it soothes the throat and lowers the inflammation; also, it’s anti-microbial properties guarantees the distruction of microorganisms in said area.