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The Complete List of Natural Antibiotics(Science-Backed)2014/03/09 By Meital James — 5 Comments

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I don’t know if you feel the same, but I fear and loath pharmaceutical antibiotics.

Besides chemotherapy, I don’t know any other drug that can heal you now, while

making you sicker later.

Yes, pharmaceutical antibiotics will destroy most kinds of bacteria (though in recent

years this single benefit is in serious decline), and in rare occasions it’s unavoidable, but

the price you have to pay, well, in my eyes – Makes it completely not worth it.

What’s that price you ask?

1. Pharmaceutical antibiotics kill all types of bacteria in your body. They kill the good

bacteria in your gut along with the disease-causing bacteria.

2. The healthy gut microflora, which gets attacked by antibiotics, is 70-80% of the

immune system. Antibiotics kill your immunity (and now you’re more susceptible to

any rude virus that drops by).

3. Because of the overuse of antibiotics, super-bugs have developed which are

resistant to all but the most powerful drugs (whose side effects are often

dangerous).

Do Natural Antibiotics Really Work?

Natural antibiotics have been used for thousands of years, and now clinical research is

finally catching up and discovering the ability of some powerful foods and herbs, able

to eradicate the most virulent bacteria – Without any side effects.

From strep. Throat to UTIs and Sinus Infections – You don’t have to look further than

your kitchen to find the most powerful natural antibiotics – Waiting for you to use

them – Without making you sicker later.

How to Use Nature’s Antibiotics

Some of the foods and herbs you’ll find below can be consumed in their original

state. Some gain higher potency when made into tea or tinctures or extracts. Others

are best used as essential oils or made into vegetarian non-GMO capsules.

Below you’ll find the complete list of natural antibiotics, how to and when to use

them, and the research to back them.

The Complete List of Natural Antibiotics

1. Oregano Oil

Oregano is one of the world’s greatest sources of the powerful phenol component

Thymol. Thymol simply destroys microbes.

Just recently, Oil of oregano was found to be significantly better than all of the 18

currently used antibiotics in the treatment of the mighty MRSA staph infections

(source).

One in vivo study showed that a combination of monolaurin and oil of oregano was

effective against staph infections in mice (60% survival rate), even slightly more so than

vancomycin (50% survival rate), a type of antibiotic.

It’s such an effective antibiotic that some poultry farms use it to reduce the use of

antibiotics in animals.

Best for – Sore throats, strep. Throat, upper respiratory diseases (sinus infections, for

example), but can be used for any bacterial or viral infection.

How to use – First, it’s important not to confuse Oil of Oregano with common oregano

that is used as a spice for cooking. Common oregano is typically Origanum Marjoram,

while Oil of Oregano is derived from Origanum Vulgare.

When you purchase oregano oil, make sure that the oil is derived from the proper

potent oregano plant, and that the carvacrol concentration is at least 70%.

An adult can take up to 8 drops mixed in a glass of water, 3 times a day. It is very

potent, so do not attempt to take without water.

Recommended – Joy of the Mountains Organic Oregano Oil (75% carvacrol) and Source

Naturals Wellness Oil of Oregano.

(More on the amazing benefits of Oregano Oil – HERE).

2. Manuka Honey

Manuka honey, made from the Manuka Tree in New Zealand, is much more than a

great natural sweetener.

Manuka Honey has strong antimicrobial activity against multi-drug resistant

pathogens (Source).

Used topically, it can disinfect minor cuts and scrapes and relieve burns by applying

directly to the affected area and can be used as a healing mask for acne prone skin.

Used internally, it can be used to fight infection and inflammation. Though studies

found that most honey has antibacterial activity, Manuka honey seems to be especially

potent due to a compound called methylglyoxal.

Studies have confirmed methylglyoxal’s activity against a wide range of bacteria,

including MRSA.

Best For – Cuts, scrapes, sore throat, respiratory system diseases, bacterial infections.

How to Use – For topical use, apply 3 times a day on the affected area. Internally, it is

generally recommended to take 1-2 teaspoons half an hour before meals.

Recommended: This is the only Manuka Honey I use. It’s approved by the Unique

Manuka Factor Honey Association (UMFHA).

3. Goldenseal

Goldenseal is one of the five top-selling herbal products in the United States.

Goldenseal is complication-prevention at its best. It contains the active component

berberine, which literally prevents bacteria from “sticking” to our cell walls.

Bacteria can come to the party, but they can’t get in.

Hailing from the northwest United States, Goldenseal is a potent antibiotic, well-

known to help treat sore throats as well as digestive infections which can cause

diarrhea.

Best For – Upper respiratory infections, digestive infections, UTI.

How to Use – Golden Seal dry powder tastes like sand from the beach, but luckily you

can get it in capsule form in an extract, which means you’ll need a few drops.

For sore throat, a few drops locally can stop it dead in its tracks. If you use the powder

form, you can gargle 1/2 tbsp of Goldenseal with a pinch of salt – 3 times a day.

For general use, various types of goldenseal dosing can be used, each taken by mouth

three times daily, including 0.5 to 1 gram tablets or capsules, 0.3 to 1 milliliter of

liquid/fluid extract (1:1 in 60% ethanol), 0.5 to 1 gram as a decoction, or 2 to 4 milliliters

as a tincture (1:10 in 60% ethanol).

Note: Goldenseal, like its good friend the Echinacea, can not be taken internally for

more than 2 weeks.

Recommended - Herb Pharm Goldenseal Extract

4. Echinacea

Echinacea was recently shown to be one of the best natural antibiotics in a study at

the University of Munchen in Germany.

I’ve been using the great Goldenseal-Echinacea combo for years with great success, so I

was delighted to find a scientific report that validates Echinacea amazing benefits.

Best for – Any bacterial infection, great for strep. throat, sinus infections, upper

respiratory system diseases.

How to use – Echinacea is most powerful in the form of tincture. You can either use it

alone, or get a tincture combining Goldenseal with Echinacea, like this one.

Note: Do not take Echinacea for more than 2 weeks. After that, it may weaken your

immune system, much like pharmaceutical antibiotics.

Recommended - Echinaforce is the fresh herb extract from Echinacea Purpurea. You

can get the Goldenseal-Echinacea combo here.

5. Oregon Grape

Like Goldenseal, the Oregon Grape contains berberine, which can stop bacteria from

adhering to the walls of the intestine and urinary tract.

Oregon Grape can be a great antibiotic alternative for UTI and digestive tract

conditions like infectious diarrhea.

Best for – Digestive infections, stomach ulcers, GERD, bowel cleanse, psoriasis

(topically).

How to Use – Oregon Grape can be taken via capsules, tablets, liquid tinctures or you

can just make tea from it.

6. Coconut Oil

Did you know? Populations that eat a lot of coconut are among the healthiest people on

the planet.

The fat in the Coconut contains a large quantity of lauric acid, a medium chain

triglyceride. In our body, lauric acid turns into a monoglyceride with antibacterial

properties, which can also be found in breast milk.

Both lauric acid and monolaurin can kill harmful pathogens like bacteria, viruses

and fungi. They have been proven to kill bacteria Staphylococcus Aureus (a very

dangerous pathogen) and the yeast Candida Albicans, a common source of yeast

infections (Source + source)

Best for – Bacterial infections, viral infections, fungi, weight loss, metabolism

improvement, skin care, the list goes on and on.

How to Use – To get the most benefits from coconut oil, you should only use raw,

unprocessed, extra virgin coconut oil.

Internally, you can take as much as 3 tbsp of coconut oil per day, even more. Since

coconut oil tastes so great, you can add it to your rice, your soups, anything as long as

you don’t heat it up.

Topically it can be used to relieve sun burns real fast, relieve dry skin caused by

anything, mild cuts and scrapes, bug bites relief and much more.

Recommended – This is the only Coconut Oil I use. It’s raw, virgin, unprocessed and

tastes delicious.

7. Garlic

Garlic is way more than a culinary spice or a surefire way to ruin a hot date.

Garlic’s power and value as a healing agent is unsurpassed and cannot be overstated.

No wonder garlic has been used as a natural antibiotic for decades.

One of the active compounds, Allicin, has been shown in studies to kill the super-

bacteria MRSA, which is becoming an increasingly larger threat to the human race due

to resistance to antibiotics.

Best for – Any bacterial, viral and fungal infection.

How to Use – Garlic is most potent chewed or crushed raw. You can eat up to 2 cloves

per day. If you can’t stand the taste, you can buy it in capsule form, but make sure the

active components have not been destroyed in the process.

For ear infections, simply take 2-3 cloves of crushed garlic and mix with 2 tablespoons

of extra virgin olive oil. Leave to steep for 30 minutes, then strain. Once strained, put a

drop or two in each ear every hour for a few days.

Most people report great relief in only a few hours.

For internal use, crush 1 clove of garlic and add to your meals twice a day.

8. Myrrh

If you’ve heard of frankincense and myrrh, it’s probably thanks to the biblical account of

the birth of Jesus.

“…and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and

frankincense, and myrrh” (Matthew 2:11).

Myrrh is a reddish resin that comes from species of the genus Commiphora, which are

native to northeast Africa and the adjacent areas of the Arabian Peninsula.

Myrrh has been used by natural healers for hundreds of years. It is touted for its

antiseptic, antibiotic and antiviral properties.

Myrrh has antibacterial, anti fungal and pain relieving components and is commonly

recommended for bacterial oral infections (such as mouth sores), bronchitis and sore

throat.

Best for – Respiratory system infections, mouth sores, bacterial infections.

How to Use – Myrrh can be taken internally (as extract) and used externally as a gargle

or wash for wounds.

Note that Myrrh should only be used during the acute phase of the illness and is not

suitable for long-term internal use.

Recommended – I always keep a bottle of this Myhrr extract in my medicine cabinet.

9. Thyme

Thyme essential oil is an effective disinfectant and natural preservative. It’s been

used for thousands of years but clinical studies haven’t confirmed its ability to be a

natural antibiotic…except in the case of acne.

Thyme oil (taken internally) was proven to be MORE effective than Benzoyl Peroxide –

Without the side effects (burning sensation, skin irritation).

Best for – Bacterial acne.

How to Use – The general therapeutic dosage of Thyme tincture is 6 – 18 ml per day.

Recommended – Fushi Well being Thyme Tincture.

10. Olive Leaf

In the Middle East, olive leaf tea has been used for centuries to treat sore throat,

coughs, fevers, high blood pressure, cystitis (bladder infection), and gout (foot

inflammation), and to improve general health.

In clinical studies, Olive Leaf extract was found to have antimicrobial activity against

Campylobacter jejuni, Helicobacter pylori and Staphylococcus aureus [including

meticillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA)].

Best for – Sore throat, ear infections upper respiratory infections, gout, stomach ulcers,

viral infections, bladder infections.

How to Use – Olive leaf can be used either as tea or in the form of a tincture (much

more concentrated).

Recommended – Herb Pharm Olive Leaf Extract (Olea europaea trees).

11. Cabbage

Cabbage was proven to have anti-microbial properties which can kill all kinds of

diseases naturally. The antibiotic properties of cabbage are increased once it has

been fermented as well. So eat your sauerkraut every day.

Also, the RBCS Group indicates cabbage has been found to combat H. Pylori bacteria,

which has been identified as a major cause of stomach ulcers. Cabbage may also be

beneficial for prevention of bladder infections and obstructive jaundice.

Best for – Stomach ulcers, bacterial infections, bladder infections.

How to Use – You can add raw cabbage to your salad or green juice and you can eat it

fermented. Both are delicious.

12. Horseradish

Horseradish, according to NYU Langone Medical Center, was proven back in the 1950′sto have antimicrobial properties.

It is approved for use in Germany as a supportive therapy for certain infections such as

urinary tract infections, respiratory infections and sinusitis, and it is regarded as

one of the best antibacterial foods.

Best for – UTI, sinusitis, sore throat, upper respiratory infections.

How to Use – This spicy food can be difficult to eat in large quantities, but you can take

in the form of tincture or powdered in capsules.

13. Turmeric

Turmeric, the bright yellow root is far more than just a culinary spice. It is one of the

most thoroughly researched plants in existence, and for good reasons.

Its medicinal properties and components (primarily curcumin) have been the subject of

over 6400 peer-reviewed and published biomedical studies.

Turmeric was proven to be as effective as 14 different drugs, among them are the

“popular” anti-inflammatories aspirin, ibuprofen, sulindac, phenylbutazone, naproxen,

indomethacin, diclofenac, dexamethasone, celecoxib, and tamoxifen. (source).

A few studies have shown it to be effective against Bacillus cereus, Bacillus coagulans,

Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Best for – Everything. Seriously.

How to Use – Turmeric root can be bought fresh and added into your green juice, to

your soup, rice, potatoes etc. You can also get the organic Turmeric powder.

Another east option is to take a high quality Curcumin supplement.

Turmeric can be used as a topical paste to treat skin infections, acne, and muscle pain. I

simply make a paste by adding water (and some Manuka Honey) and apply directly in

the infected area.

Recommended – Europharma Terry Naturally Curamin.

14. Ginger

Not only is ginger a culinary marvel, its health benefits are stunning. It’s been shown

to be more effective against staph infections than antibiotics—and without the

adverse effects.

Compounds in this plant called gingerols have been found to be effective against at

least several gram-negative pathogens as well as a number of pathogens found in

the mouth, according to the National Library of Medicine.

Studies suggest that Ginger can kill cancer cells, reduce brain inflammation, ease or

cure gut problems such as ulcers, colitis and acid reflux.

Best for – Upper respiratory infections, nausea, gut infections, acid reflux, Cancer.

How to use – Fresh ginger root can be added to anything from your green juice to any

food you cook. You can add to a thumb size piece to your juice.

Alternatively, you can use organic Ginger powder (1 tbsp in water) or take it in the form

of a supplement.

15. Lemons & Limes

A number of studies have found the antibacterial properties of lemons.

Data published in the British Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, revealed lemons

contained both coumarin and tetrazine, both compounds effective against a

number of pathogens.

Lime has potent antibacterial activity against multiple drug resistant E. coli.

Best for – Stomach infections, upper respiratory infections.

How to Use – Gargling lemon juice when ever I feel a sore throat coming – Stops it dead

in its tracks. Lemons and limes should be used raw only to get the benefits.

You can squeeze up to 3 lemons and drink to treat colds, the flu, sinusitis, any upper

respiratory problem.

Which is the Strongest Natural Antibiotic?

I know it would be much simpler if you were just told which one of these natural

antibiotics is the strongest, but unfortunately, it doesn’t work like that.

We are each different. What works for one person may not work as well for the other.

You’ll have to try a few of them and see which one works for you best.

Now that you have your complete list of natural antibiotics, you can safely treat

your bacterial infections with the help of nature’s pharmacy – Without side effects,

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without harming your gut microflora and without spending so much money on

antibiotics.

But, before you use any of these, please consult your doctor to make sure they are safe

for you, especially if you are taking any kind of medication.

Did I miss anything in this list? Anything you have to add? I’d love to see your comments

below!

To your health & happiness,

Meital

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Comments

Cheryl Smith says

2014/03/11 at 12:55 pm

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length of time I had to be on antibiotics. I am going to pray and seek God’s will

concerning which item to order based on your advice. THANK YOU again so very much!

God bless you.

Barefoot Bodhi says

2014/03/14 at 8:00 am

I just used garlic, raw honey, Echinacea, lemon, and ginger to get over a nasty cold that I

got 2 days before an audition for a community theater play. I had the 2 days off work,

so I made myself eat crushed garlic with raw honey 2-3x per day, and then wrapped up

in a blanket and drank hot Echinacea tea with ginger, lemon, and more honey all day for

2 days (in between brushing up my monologue). I will say that eating garlic first thing in

the morning on an empty stomach made me feel slightly ill, but I was chasing it with

ginger tea, so that worked out alright. I can confidently say that I wouldn’t have done

any better in the audition had I been well AND I got called back.

Beng says

2014/03/15 at 9:21 am

Thank U for sharing, its Great.., Now I can choos my natural medicine

Anjanette says

2014/03/25 at 10:42 pm

Wow! I feel like I need to print and laminate this post!! Thanks for linking up to Wellness

Wednesday so I could read it! I’ll be sharing it on my blog tomorrow for my WW

monthly features.

Meital James says

2014/03/25 at 11:11 pm

Anhanette,

Thank you so much!:)

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