Antibiotics fight bacteria that can cause serious illness. Their revelation has been a huge advance in modern medicine and has saved millions of lives. However, natural antibiotics have been used since ancient times. Moreover, traces of tetracycline have been found in the bones of ancient mummies in ancient Nubia, on the banks of the Nile on the border of Egypt and Sudan.
Often antibiotics are used wrongly and even without the presence of bacteria. Indeed, by using it, the body is no longer able to effectively fight an invasion of bacteria in the body.
Natural antibiotics are within everyone's reach and may offer an alternative to strengthen the immune system. However, before starting any natural treatment, it is advisable to consult your doctor in order to take his opinion.
The different natural antibiotics
Cinnamon
The eugenol contained in cinnamon is a compound that gives it the role of a natural antibiotic to fight several germs and bacteria. It also acts as an antifungal, antidiarrheal, antiemetic and anti-flatulent. In addition, it helps to stimulate blood circulation and lower blood sugar.
Ginger
Ginger is a rhizome plant whose therapeutic properties are numerous. It contains gingerol whose anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties are known. Moreover, the shogaols that are produced during the dehydration of ginger, protect the cells against the risk of the development of Alzheimer's disease. Thus, ginger strengthens the body's immune system and allows it to fight against several infections.
Garlic
Allicin is one of the main components of garlic which gives it important therapeutic effects to strengthen the immune system and fight against resistant bacteria. It is also an antifungal, an antiviral, an antiparasitic and can prevent cancer.
Apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is made from fermented apples, and is ideal for killing Staphylococcus aureus as well as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and some yeasts and fungi. Thus, it has a very powerful antibacterial power, thanks to the acetic acid it contains.
Olive leaves
Olive leaves contain phenolic compounds that fight against bad bacteria and viruses.
Onions
The onion contains phytochemical properties that help fight fever, relieve ear infections and respiratory problems.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is the most effective nutrient for fighting pathogens by improving the immune system. In addition, vitamin C stimulates the natural response of antibodies. It is found in tomatoes, broccoli, citrus, kiwi, etc.
Grapefruit seeds
Grapefruit seed extract has very powerful antibacterial properties. Its richness in bio-flavonoids and vitamin C, helps strengthen the immune system and fight against viral and bacterial infections.
Horseradish
Horseradish contains flavonoids that give it the role of an antioxidant to protect the body's cells from damage by free radicals and vitamin C in large quantities to strengthen the immune system. Thus, it can treat pulmonary congestion, flu and colds.
Eucalyptus
The eucalyptol contained in eucalyptus leaves helps to fight against inflammation of the respiratory tract, bronchi and throat.
Manuka honey
Manuka honey contains enzymes that give it antibacterial and antiseptic effects. It is also an anti-inflammatory, thanks to its methylglyoxal content.
Goldenseal
Goldenseal is rich in alkaloids, particularly berberine, which has shown considerable action against a number of pathogens.
Myrrh
Myrrh is a gum extracted from the myrrh tree Commiphora, used since antiquity. It acts as an anti-infectious thanks to the numerous sesquiterpenes, furanosesquiterpenes and triterpenes it contains. It helps fight colds, asthma, indigestion, ulcers, cancer, syphilis, spasms, cough, leprosy, lung congestion and fungal infections.
Echinacea
Echinacea is one of the best-known herbs in central and eastern North America. The alkylamides, indolizidine alkaloids and phenolic compounds it contains give it the role of a natural antibiotic, to fight against infections and winter diseases.
Warnings :
- Pregnant women, people suffering from blood diseases, diabetics and weak people should not consume ginger.
- Horseradish is not recommended for pregnant women and should be used with caution when treating cancer, taking anti-inflammatory drugs and taking thyroid hormones.
- Garlic is not recommended before surgery because of its anticoagulant effect and lactating women not to alter the taste of breast milk.
- People with high blood pressure, heart or liver disease and pregnant women should not consume goldenseal.
