List of Best Natural Alternatives to Antibiotics

Antibiotic medicines have become so expensive that the patient want some natural remedies to get cured his minor problems. Such remedies with nominal side effects are easily available at home or in the market without the prescription from doctors.

Antibiotics are being overused frequently even for viral infections. The overuse of such medicines have attributed to super-stains of some diseases which are resistant to the prescribed medicines. Herbal or Ayurvedic medicines are pure natural remedies, which are exceptions from side effects or rarely have very nominal side effects.

The list of best natural antibiotics remedies provided here which are equally effective as antibiotic medicines and for many health benefits. These are natural alternatives to antibiotics.

Echinacea: Echinacea contains antibiotic properties and it has antibacterial and antiviral effects as well. It is actually recommended to make the immune system strong which can cure the minor ailments like colds, flu, staph, virus and many other infections in the body. It is very effective in curing the external injuries and infections.

Garlic and Cloves: Fresh garlic and clove have got the latent extracts which are really effective antibiotic, antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal qualities also. Garlic especially strengthens the immune system to fight against ailments like colds, flu, throat and upper respiratory infections. It has been scientifically proved that the garlic is an effective against resistant bacteria and also helps in heart problems and lowering cholesterol as well.

Honey and Golden Seal: Golden seal makes the immune system quite strong to fight against infections, colds, flu, the upper respiratory ailments, vaginal infections, urinary tract problems and viral. Golden seal combine with Echinacea can be effective for the High Blood Pressure patients but doctors must be consulted before using it.

Honey is potentially a typical antibiotic to cure ulcers, burns, infections, gangrene, respiratory problems, sinus infections, asthma, bronchitis, colds and flu. It can be used for curing sore throats if the honey is mixed with garlic.

Usnea: It works as antibiotic without any side effects to kill bad bacteria without disturbing good bacteria. It also cures upper respiratory ailments, vaginal infections, fungi, external injuries. The immune system of the body is strengthened to fight against any ailment. Though these natural remedies are properly evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration but the advice must be taken from the doctor before using it. Pregnant mothers should not use these remedies without consulting the doctor.

Spices and Herbs used daily as antibiotic: The spices and herbs used in the kitchen are antibiotic in its effect. The list of these spices and herbs is given below:

Antibiotic & Antibacterial:

• Oregano
• Thyme
• Pau d’arco
• Una da gato
• Myrrh
• Turmeric

Antiviral Herbs and Spices:

• Aloevera
• Boneset
• Elderberry
• Osha root
• Astragalus
• Lomatium
• St. John’s Wort

Antifungal Herbs and Spices:

• Black walnut hulls
• Barberry bark
• Maitake mushroom
• Tea tree oil
• Wormwood
• Neem

Antibiotic Oils:

• Lemon
• Cloves
• Oregano
• Thyme