When we’re sick, many of us go straight for any medicine given by our doctors to treat us. However, there are natural remedies that are placed within our supermarkets that can help fight infection and because they contain antibiotic properties within them.
Garlic
Garlic is known to have many benefits, one of them being a powerful antibody. According to the journal Medical Herbalism, garlic can kill a variety of bacteria. A property of the garlic termed allicin gives fresh garlic the strong biting flavor. Garlic appears to have antibiotic activity whether taken internally or applied topically. Researchers have taken urine and blood serum of participants who have taken garlic, that have resulted in garlic having powerful activity against the fungi.
Honey
Ancient Egyptians used honey as a fluid and a covering for wounds of people, according to WebMD, and they may have had it right; research has shown honey can hinder the growth of pathogens such as E. coli and salmonella. Honey also works as an antibacterial agent that fights Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, bacteria that are found in hospitals and doctors’ offices.
According to Medical News Today, healthcare professionals have found honey can help treat chronic wounds, burns, ulcers, bedsores, and skin grafts, as it helps provide a protective coating. Honey also contains hydrogen peroxide content which gives the antibacterial effect.
Clove oil
According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, clove oil has a microbial activity that helps fight against bacteria. The clove oil contains antimicrobial agents such as thymol, terpenes, eugenol, as well as other elements. These substances acting alone or in combination may result in antimicrobial activity displayed for both bacteria and fungi.
Apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar has a variety of beneficial treatments. The website EcoWatch says apple cider vinegar has antibiotic properties such as malic acid. It aids in preventing and relieving a sore throat by getting rid of any germs that cause the condition.
Oregano
Oregano boosts the immune system and acts as an antioxidant, according to Medical News Today. Researchers believe it may have anti-inflammatory properties. Even though it hasn’t been verified yet, some studies show that oregano, especially as an oil, has effective natural antibiotics that benefits our immune system.
Sources:
http://medherb.com/Materia_Medica/Allium_sativum_-_Antibiotic_and_Immune_Properties.htm
https://www.webmd.com/diet/features/medicinal-uses-of-honey#1
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321108.php
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3074903/
https://www.ecowatch.com/dr-mark-hyman-1882106949.html
