Systemic herbal antibiotics
Systemic herbal antibiotics such as cryptolepis and artemisia help to clear acute and chronic infections affecting the skin, lungs, digestive tract, urinary system, and liver. These herbal antibiotics can produce a widespread action and protect the healthy tissues against infectious organisms.
Artemisia can also improve blood flow to the affected tissues thus improving the supply of healing nutrients to the damaged tissues. Cryptolepis has been found to work by inhibiting the activities of certain proteins in the infectious organism. It could be effective in the management of a wide range of bacterial infections and even some viral infections including COVID-19.
Not to mention, garlic is another powerful systemic herb. It has a sulfur compound known as allicin, which also gives it its pungent odour. It effectively protects against pathogenic bacteria, viruses, parasites and antibiotic resistant microorganisms!
Localized herbal antibiotics
Localized herbs are used to manage specific infections. For example; berberine is often prescribed for the treatment of Giardia infection and urinary infections while juniper is specifically recommended for the management of gastrointestinal infections, urinary tract infections, and even parasitic infections.
Synergistic herbal antibiotics
Synergistic herbal antibiotics are natural remedies that are usually prescribed together.
For example; the combined use of liquorice and ginger has been found to help reduce the recovery period of patients with respiratory infections. Liquorice contains bioactive compounds that could attack and destroy infectious organisms while ginger works by boosting the natural infection-fighting potential of the immune cells and reducing inflammation.
The combined use of these herbs is also suitable for the management of colorectal cancer and autoimmune disorders. This suggests that some herbs tend to complement the therapeutic efficacy of each other and thus, improve the outcomes.
Immune support herbal antibiotics
Some herbal antibiotics like astragalus, eleuthero, and Rhodiola are recommended for use on a regular basis as they have the potential to boost immunity and prevent infections.
These herbal antibiotics promote the activities of the immune cells and thus, reduce the risk of infections. The use of these herbs is specifically beneficial for patients whose immune system has become weaker due to HIV/AIDS, long-term use of steroids, chemotherapy for cancer, or nutritional deficiencies.
Note: This goes without saying that many nutrients and powerful therapies such as hyperthermia and Ozone are also amazing at dealing with infections.
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Fantastic information Deborah, I am very interested in herbal therapy, having read Stephen Buhners books for the treatment of Lyme disease and general anti bacterials and anti vitals,
Thankyou Jackie Glynn
Thank you Jackie! Yes, there are so many great books that highlight the fabulous herbal anti-virals, anti-bacterials and general anti-microbials. I think they are a great addition to any repertoire. Perhaps I can write a little more about herbs in the future. Many thanks, Deborah
I would love to know as well” Ive been battling hospital acquired infections like Klepsiella and Entercoccus uti for 3 years now and my Immune system is wrecked! And im running out of options…… 3 surgies and 7 picc lines multiple bottles of antibiotics Candida meds and Cdiff medications. Yes im a hot mess And would love to do herbal medicine than western medicine.
Respectfully
Dee
Thanks and GoodLuck in Tasmania!!! Did you move there too or just Sabrina&Marcus?
Always wanted to go there…
Best of Wishes
S
Thank you! We are very excited about Tasmania. Yes, our entire family has moved :)
Thank you for the update on your family move. Sounds exciting and a more healthy environment. Love your article. I am limited in how to use the herbs but willing to learn. Enjoy your new adventures!
THANK YOU!