In the article, we consider a list of natural antibiotics.
Every day, the human body meets with many microscopic organisms, many of which are not so harmless. Viruses along with pathogenic bacteria can cause serious diseases, especially when human immunity is lowered. The body needs help in dealing with all these uninvited guests. Natural antibiotics can help. Many drugs that differ in their natural origin have antibiotic properties, however, some have more, others less. As with synthetic drugs, natural antibiotics have their own spectrum of effects.
Science is not yet able to confirm the effectiveness and safety of most of them.
The spectrum of antibacterial effects of medicinal plants
So, consider the most powerful natural antibiotics of herbal origin:
- Yarrow grass acts bacteriostatically, that is, it inhibits the reproduction of white staphylococcus, protea and enterobacteria. This herb can act bactericidal on E. coli (that is, it kills), and a bacteriostatic effect is also produced. Weakly affects hemolytic streptococci.
- The wormwood grass acts similarly to the yarrow, in addition, it inhibits the reproduction of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. True, unlike yarrow, it does not affect enterobacteria.
- Ledum shoots act similarly to yarrow, however, they do not have a bactericidal effect on E. coli, but only inhibit its reproduction. This natural antibiotic has been known since ancient times.
- Tansy flowers act like rosemary. In addition, they bactericidal effect on micrococci.
- Plantain leaves act similarly to tansy, killing white staphylococcus with Escherichia coli.
- A plant such as Eleutherococcus can inhibit the reproduction of white staphylococcus, Proteus, Escherichia coli and enterobacteria. Eleutherococcus can act bactericidal on Escherichia coli. This natural anti-inflammatory antibiotic can be used.
- Motherwort acts like eleutherococcus.
- Pure honey acts as a strong natural antibiotic. It acts like a yarrow, but additionally kills Staphylococcus aureus. According to recent studies, pure honey, which is mixed with an extract of these plants, can enhance their antibacterial activity several times, adding a bactericidal effect on Staphylococcus aureus. In the process of combining fresh infusions of herb antibiotics and in the course of combining them with honey, they get an excellent herbal antibiotic drug with a wide range of effects. True, these funds are very unstable, so they need to be taken only in freshly prepared form. What other natural antibiotics are known?
- Sage has strong pronounced bactericidal and bacteriostatic properties along with calendula, cetraria, celandine and eucalyptus. Eucalyptus has a powerful bactericidal effect on pneumococci, and, in addition, on infections that cause urogenital pathologies in women.
Antiviral herb
According to the research of the Institute of Naturopathy, the tubular meadowsweet has an antiviral effect. This herb can kill the flu virus, and, in addition, stimulates its own immunity. With timely started therapy, the grass can even destroy the genital herpes virus. This herb reduces the period of symptoms of otolaryngological pathologies from seven days to three. It has a positive effect on hepatitis and pancreatitis, which is of different viral origin. The use of tinctures from this herb in these diseases significantly improves the condition of patients. An additional antiviral agent is black elderberry. Elderberry flowers are very successful in controlling the flu virus.
Here is a prescription for a drug that is not inferior in strength to the strongest antibiotics. This recipe can be used in the presence of cystitis, pyelonephritis and other diseases of the genitourinary system, as well as with prostatitis:
- Take one part of the leaves of eucalyptus with calendula flowers, St. John's wort, echinacea and elecampane root. You will also need 2 parts of elderberry flowers along with lingonberry leaves, fireweed and meadowsweet grass, plus 3 parts of rose hips. The raw materials are mixed, then they take one spoon with a slide and pour half a liter of boiling water in a thermos. Let it brew. They drink half a glass before meals, and the course of treatment is one and a half months. Men should add fireweed, and women will do without it. In the morning reception, it is recommended to add ten drops of Eleutherococcus extract.
Natural Antibiotics: Propolis
Propolis is the strongest natural antibiotic, it is used very often against inflammatory processes. This medicine deserves not just a separate article, but even an entire book. It is used very widely for a variety of diseases. With angina and diseases of the oral cavity, propolis itself is chewed directly. Propolis tincture can be bought at every pharmacy. It is successfully used for otitis media, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis and purulent wounds. Doctors advise propolis to chew, and, in addition, to swallow 0.05 grams three times a day for pancreatitis. Some studies prove that propolis can bind to pancreatic cells, and those that cannot be restored, it seems to be "canned".
Mummy
This natural antibiotic acts like propolis. It is believed that the mummy is a propolis of mountain bees, but it is still not known how it is formed. Dilute the product in water, applying externally and inward. For internal use, take mummy capsules.
Garlic
Garlic is a well-known natural broad-spectrum antibiotic with a biostimulating effect. It may include the body's own immune cells. The essential oils of this healing product act like an antiseptic. It is advisable to use it inside in the form of tincture, as a biostimulating medicine. A feature of garlic essential oils is that they act like omega-3 acids, which explains the anti-cancer properties of garlic, as well as its use in the presence of cardiological pathologies and with high cholesterol. Here is a recipe for garlic tincture, which is suitable for stimulating immunity after a heart attack:
- It is necessary to chop 200 grams of garlic, put it in a glass jar, and then pour 200 milliliters of alcohol. For ten days, put the product in a dark, cool place and shake it daily. Then filter through a dense tissue. Three days after straining, take an hour before meals or three after meals 3 times a day. Dilute in 50 ml of milk. Start with 1 drop of funds, each time increasing the amount by one drop. So, on the first day before breakfast, drink 1 drop, before dinner - 2 drops, before dinner - 3 drops. And so on up to 15 drops. As soon as the maximum amount of funds has been reached, they begin to reduce it. In the same way, one drop, from 15 to 1. Thus, the course of treatment will be 10 days.
You can also inhale with garlic. During epidemics, one little trick will certainly help. Every day, after returning from work, the first thing you need to wash your hands, put the kettle in a boil and chop finely garlic or onions. You need to rinse the teapot allocated for the procedure with boiling water. Then put garlic there and close the lid. A little heat the kettle in the microwave or on a low stove fire. The vapors are inhaled through the nose of the kettle with the nose and mouth. Such inhalation helps to neutralize pathogens in the respiratory system and protects against infection.
Horseradish
This natural antibiotic against inflammatory processes is very effective.
The tool was known for its medicinal properties even before the advent of Russia. In the roots of horseradish contains essential oil and there is a lot of lysozyme, which is known for its antimicrobial properties, it also has many vitamins and minerals. When grinding the product, mustard oil is released, which has a phytoncide effect. The combination of essential oil with lysozyme makes horseradish roots a strong natural antibiotic, which is used in the presence of infectious diseases of the upper respiratory tract. The recipe for horseradish snacks is known to many. Rubbed horseradish along with garlic, tomatoes with salt and vinegar are laid out in jars, then kept in the refrigerator. This is not only an acute addition to jellied meat and other dishes, but also a drug for the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases.
Icelandic moss
This broad-spectrum natural antibiotic contains sodium usnat, which is a powerful antibiotic. The pronounced antibacterial property of the agent is observed even in the case of water dilution. Even with microscopic concentration, the drug acts phenomenally. And in higher concentrations, it can kill the tubercle bacillus. Icelandic moss contains vitamin B12, which enhances the effects of sodium usninate.
The use for infectious diseases is as follows: two tablespoons of the product are poured with a glass of boiling water and insisted for thirty minutes. Drink two tablespoons five times before meals. There is another recipe suitable for healing the pancreas, liver, lungs and for restoring healthy intestinal microflora. So, take 250 grams of kefir, a tablespoon of cetraria and tea honey, mix thoroughly and let it brew for fifteen minutes. Drink for dinner.
Onion
It is also a natural broad-spectrum antibiotic. Contains volatile, along with vitamins and other substances, characterized by antibiotic activity. Onions should be eaten raw for colds and more. In influenza seasons, onion slices should be laid out in rooms to prevent the spread of infection.
What other natural natural antibiotics are popular?
Essential oils
Oils of rosemary, tea tree, cloves, eucalyptus, sage and others are the strongest natural antibiotics. The spectrum of exposure to essential oils is very wide. In addition to antibacterial properties, they differ in antifungal and antiviral activity. In order to prevent and treat infectious pathologies, inhalations are made with various essential oils along with aromatherapy baths, and aroma lamps are used to disinfect indoor air. Viburnum bark serves as a strong antibacterial medicine, especially for tonsillitis. In Siberian villages, a decoction of the bark shavings of this plant is used to gargle. Viburnum berries also serve as an antibiotic.
Sap
Zhivitsa in high doses is very toxic, and in small doses it serves as an antiseptic. With angina, a drop of coniferous resin must be absorbed in the mouth. Turpentine is made from turpentine, with which they take baths in the presence of colds, radiculitis, exacerbations of urolithiasis, and so on.
What else is on the list of natural antibiotics?
Poplar buds
Poplar buds, as well as birch or aspen, are good natural antibacterial agents. Recipe: take 2 parts of poplar buds, 1 part of birch and aspen buds and pour vodka in a ratio of 1 to 10, and then insist for two weeks. Thirty drops are taken, which are diluted in water, as an anesthetic, regenerating and antibacterial agent. Thus cystitis and pyelonephritis are treated.
Indications
When can natural antibiotics be prescribed to treat diseases?
They have the following indications for use:
- Cranberries are advised to take with pathologies of the genitourinary system and in the presence of diseases of the oral cavity. It is also used for fever, scurvy, kidney disease, and so on.
- Cinnamon serves as an excellent natural antibiotic for colds and otolaryngological diseases. It is an ideal immunomodulator.
- Red wine is great for preventing colds.
- Lemon should be taken in the role of prevention in order to strengthen the immune system during the colds.
- Onions should also be used for prevention during the cold season. Phytoncides of this product can fight various viruses, germs, tubercle bacillus, streptococcus and so on.
- Raspberries are used to treat respiratory infections. Its berries can relieve joint pain, and in addition, reduce the temperature.
- Honey is used to prevent otolaryngological pathologies, in the presence of otitis media, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis, with purulent wounds and so on.
- Sea buckthorn helps treat people with pharyngitis, skin lesions. Fruit drinks and juices from this product perfectly help with weakened immunity.
- Radish is taken for bronchitis, tonsillitis, cough and flu.
- Horseradish is suitable in the presence of tonsillitis, bronchitis, tracheitis and so on.
- Blackcurrant is taken in the presence of sore throat, cough, diarrhea, fever and the like. This excellent tool effectively fights viruses, bacteria, and has anti-inflammatory and disinfectant properties.
- Garlic should be taken during the cold season. This product effectively destroys all kinds of viruses and bacteria. They treat diarrhea, tuberculosis, peptic ulcer disease and so on.
What natural antibiotics are, now we know. Can they always be used?
Contraindications
Not all antibacterial natural remedies are beneficial. Sometimes for the use of a natural antibiotic there are certain contraindications, for example:
- Basil is not recommended for pregnant women and those patients who use hormonal contraceptives. In the event that there is a predisposition to blood thickening, for example, with thrombosis, thrombophlebitis, then this plant is also not worth taking. You can not eat basil with diabetes.
- Lingonberries are not advised to eat in the presence of a stomach ulcer, but, in addition, against the background of gastritis, high acidity, with internal bleeding, cholecystitis and so on.
- Doctors do not allow blueberries to eat with biliary dyskinesia.
- Mustard should not be used for skin irritations and allergies.
- Pomegranates are not suitable for patients in case of increased gastric acidity. They are advised to dilute with carrot juice or water.
- Grapefruits are contraindicated in the presence of ulcers in patients, and, in addition, against the background of excessive acidity. Among other things, such a product can cause problems with the health of tooth enamel due to the high acid content.
- Ginger is not suitable for people with liver diseases and allergies during periods of exacerbation. In addition, it should be taken with great care to patients suffering from vascular diseases.
- Viburnum is contraindicated in the presence of increased blood coagulation, during pregnancy, thrombophlebitis, and, in addition, against the background of a tendency to digestive upset.
Reviews about natural antibiotics
In the reviews, people write that all these funds are not suitable for the main treatment. According to consumers, natural antibacterial agents often serve as prophylaxis or are well suited for additional treatment.
People say that in the framework of rehabilitation after an infectious disease, traditional antibiotics help to recover well in combination with medications.
But in cases of severe, but at the same time neglected infections, and, in addition, with a marked decrease in immunity, such drugs are ineffective and simply can not do without the use of medication antiviral and antibacterial drugs.
Does soda belong to natural antibiotics?
The beneficial properties of baking soda, the use and treatment with its help of many diseases have been known since ancient times. It relieves the symptoms of inflammation well. But it must be used carefully.
Tulio Simoncini, a former Italian oncologist and advocate of alternative medicine, holds a PhD from La Sapienza University.According to Tulio Simonchini, cancer is a fungus, soda is a natural antibiotic. He claims that cancer can be cured by injecting baking soda. He was deprived of the rights of a doctor because he prescribed sodium bicarbonate to cancer patients instead of the usual chemotherapy.