Tonsils are located behind the throat and their primary function as an immune organ is to protect the body from infection. When the tonsils are infected, they become inflamed and cause redness and swelling, causing sore throat and difficulty in swallowing. Most tonsil inflammations occur as a result of bacterial infections, so the patients need to take antibiotics prescribed by doctor. TMK can soothe the symptoms caused by tonsillitis. According to scientific evidence, TMK and licorice in TMK possess anti-inflammatory ability, and calamansi in TMK can also help to relieve discomfort caused by tonsillitis.