10 Herbs That Are More Powerful Than Antibiotics
Many natural herbs and spices have antibiotic properties that are more powerful than many drugs. Using natural antibiotics will help reduce the risk of antibiotic resistance and help treat mild infections.
Here are the 10 most powerful natural antibiotics that you should take advantage of to prevent and treat diseases:
1. Onion extract
Onions are considered a powerful antibiotic, effective against respiratory infections, and help wounds and burns heal quickly. Onion extract has effective antibacterial and antifungal properties.
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Onions are effective against respiratory infections. |
Onions contain allicin - a sulfur compound that creates a pungent smell, along with other nutrients such as vitamin C, the amino acid cysteine and other antioxidants that help fight inflammation, boost immunity and effectively prevent respiratory diseases.
2. Habanero peppers
According to science, this type of chili can inhibit four different types of bacteria that cause foodborne illness. They contain many capsaicin compounds that help blood circulation, clear sinus congestion and effectively fight viruses that cause colds.
3. Ginger extract
Research shows that ginger has antifungal and antibacterial properties that make it effective in preventing disease. In fact, there is evidence that ginger is even more powerful than some antibiotics.
4. Apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar contains a compound called malic acid, which is a powerful antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral agent. You can use apple cider vinegar to treat mild infections.
5. Horseradish root
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Horseradish is beneficial for people with bronchitis. |
In a study that aimed to compare the effectiveness of horseradish against standard antibiotics, researchers found that horseradish was beneficial for people with bronchitis, sinusitis, and urinary tract infections.
6. Turmeric
Turmeric has very good antibacterial and antifungal properties. The active ingredient curcumin in turmeric has very strong antibiotic properties, so it is anti-inflammatory, eliminates free radicals, and regenerates cells quickly. Research shows that turmeric oil can treat infections when applied for 7 days.
7. Raw honey
We all know that raw honey can be used to treat coughs and respiratory infections. This is due to its strong antibacterial properties. In fact, this study showed that raw honey has antibacterial activity similar to antibiotics.
8. Oregano essential oil
Research shows that oregano essential oil has very strong antibacterial activity against bacteria. It contains pinene oil, carvacrol, limonene, thymol, ocimene and caryophyllene which have strong antibacterial, digestive, antispasmodic, expectorant, and anti-infectious properties.
Oregano leaves are also used as medicine to treat menstrual cramps, blood pressure, control heart rate, flu, colds, mild fever, bloating, and indigestion.
9. Garlic extract
Since ancient times, garlic has been used to treat many diseases such as flu, stuffy nose, bloating, etc. Today, garlic is widely used in medicine and it is an excellent natural antibiotic. Allicin in raw garlic has the effect of inhibiting the growth of bacteria, 1/5 as strong as penicillin and 1/10 as strong as tetracycline. Garlic is also effective in treating tapeworms, pinworms, and other fungal diseases.
10. Echinacea root extract
Considered the world's leading natural antibiotic, this herb is used to relieve symptoms of colds and flu, sore throats, persistent coughs… and it also helps treat fungal and bacterial infections.
According to vietnamnet
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