Natural antibiotics can help fight infections. But before you use them, make sure you understand their purpose and how to use them safely.
Garlic
Garlic has been used for centuries in various cultures and traditions around the world to treat bacterial infections. It contains many active compounds whose antibacterial activity has been widely investigated;
Garlic contains allicin, a powerful natural antibiotic that has antimicrobial properties to fight various bacteria, viruses and fungi. This not only helps prevent and treat heart disease, autoimmune disorders, digestive problems, and cancer, but it also helps prevent heart attacks, strokes, and other serious illnesses.
Honey
Honey has long been used as a natural antibiotic, relieving wounds and gastroenteritis. Unfortunately, with the advent of modern antibiotics, their medicinal use has decreased over time.
Honey has many components that contribute to its antibacterial effectiveness, but hydrogen peroxide, phenolic compounds, and osmotic pressure are three of the most significant. Each of them has its own antibacterial activity that acts synergistically to augment any other ingredient present in the honey formula.
The antibacterial effectiveness of honey varies depending on its botanical origin, the time of collection and the processing conditions. Manuka honey has long been recognized for its powerful antibacterial properties against multiple types of pathogenic bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus and Helicobacter pylori.
