Antibiotic Herbs

I have noticed that issues of antibiotics and antibiotic-resistant bacteria have gotten a lot of attention lately.

Here is what I can see as the real concern:  bacteria, having been exposed to antibiotics for so long, have developed a resistance certain antibiotics, creating what medical experts are calling  “superbugs.”  – Think MERSA, Staph and various penicillin resistant bacteria.

Bacterial infections that used to get stomped by antibiotics now get stronger and more persistent. These bacteria learn how to keep alive and spread/worsen some infections.

In a growing number of cases, our go to antibiotics like penicillin and penicillin derivatives are just helpless against these bacteria.

Some herbs have properties that circumvent the “learning curve” of these bacteria and, can almost never be overused. These herbs with antibiotic properties also do not produce resistant bacteria.

Antibiotic herbs can be used around the home for minor infections and as antiseptics to prevent infection. Here are 4 of the most common and useful antibiotic herbs.

1. Garlic

This smelly but effective herb is an antibiotic powerhouse. It is widely available and inexpensive. You can even grow some yourself.

Garlic Protocols:

Garlic works best when used internally.

Ear infections: Add 3 drops of olive oil to 1 drop garlic oil to make ear drops. Place cotton in ear overnight.

Upper Respiratory Infections: 3 minced  cloves simmered in bone, or vegetable broth or water. Drink hot. 3-6 cups per day for 5 days.

Vaginal Yeast infections: 1 garlic clove inserted into the vagina for bacterial yeast infections works well. Immerse clove in good grade olive oil, insert. Leave in overnight. Do this for 3 nights then, douche with warm water.

Garlic can be minced and added to all sorts of foods such as pasta, pizza, veggies or salad.

Now, Garlic is most effective raw- as juice, crushed, minced, or whole. And, there are many natural health practitioners that advocate, “chewing a clove of garlic a day keeps the Dr. away.”

2. Echinacea

You’ve probably heard  and seen this herb growing along he medians of large streets – Echinacea  or purple cone flower is all over the place during cold and flu season, because Echinacea is a powerful antibiotic and, in the case of colds and flu, it is a powerful anti-viral.

This herb as antiseptic properties – You can even put echinacea on wounds and as spray for sore throats.

Echinacea Protocols:

Make Tea: use roots and aerial parts – warning, not tasty but it can be drank.

Use the tea you made for washing superficial cuts and scrapes.

Make or get Echinacea tincture –

6 drops to 1 ounce warm water. Spray in mouth and swallow for sore throat remedy.

3. Goldenseal

The golden yellow color of Goldenseal’s roots give it its name. The roots are the parts that are used medicinally. Goldenseal works well topically and internally. Use caution since goldenseal is such an effective antibiotic, it can affect intestinal flora, and should not be taken internally for more than a 2 weeks at a time.   

Goldenseal Protocols:

Eye wash: conjunctivitis and areas around the eyes: Infuse root in boiling water and let cool.

Spray infusion on cuts and scrapes to wash the area.

For pets: you can use on surgical wounds as it protects From infection and spreads up healing.

4. Ginger

Did you know that ginger works as an antibiotic?

Ginger is reputed to be the most effective against food poisoning – the. E. coli and Salmonella bacteria is responsible for significant food -borne illnesses.Ginger has even been shown to treat and cure most types of ulcers.

Ginger Protocols:

Make Tea: use fresh root, dried root, granules, or ground root.

You can find the fresh root at most grocery stores fruit and vegetable section.

Make a decoction by simmering the root in water and then drinking.

I like to slice fresh root paper thin,

and the put a few slices in the bottom of a cup, and pour over hot water,

let steep a few minutes,

add scoop of raw honey stir until honey dissolved.

I drink this every morning for first 5 days of every month – September to February (Flu Season).

You can also eat candied ginger to help treat ulcers and fight infection.

I keep ginger chews in my bag for when I think i may have eaten bad food.

Teaching moment;

I also use papaya enzymes chewable for indigestion – chew 5 before eat with warm fluid, chew 3 after eat with warm fluid. Antacids away!

It is my hope that you benefit from whatever I share. I AM wanting to motivate you to investigate natural ways of healing and, empower you to expand your personal Health goals into action.

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To Your Healing,

Doc Raheem