Antibiotics – Myrrh
Many people are familiar with myrrh, but its ability to ward off harmful germs isn’t as widely known. Researchers in a 2000 study concluded that an extract of myrrh could kill off several everyday pathogens. This includes: E. coli Staphylococcus aureus Pseudomonas aeruginosa Candida albicans Myrrh is generally well-tolerated, but ingesting it may cause diarrhoea. If applying myrrh […]
Antihistamine – Garlic
Garlic has long been thought to have antimicrobial properties. A 2011 study found that garlic concentrate is effective against bacteria. You can purchase garlic concentrate or extract at your local health food store. You may also be able to make your own by soaking a few garlic cloves in olive oil. Garlic is generally safe to ingest, but large […]
Antibiotics – Honey
Honey is one the oldest known antibiotics, tracing back to ancient times. Egyptians frequently used honey as a natural antibiotic and skin protectant. Honey contains hydrogen peroxide. Trusted Source, which may account for some of its antibacterial properties. It also has a high sugar content, which can help stop the growth of certain bacteria. Additionally, honey has […]
Natural Antibiotics Week
An antibiotic is a type of antimicrobial substance active against bacteria. It is the most important type of antibacterial agent for fighting bacterial infections, and antibiotic medications are widely used in the treatment and prevention of such infections.
Antihistamines – Salt?!
Believe it or not, salt might be a surprising addition to your allergy prevention arsenal. There are no studies to back this up but plenty of anecdotal evidence is available to suggest that it is very effective. Proponents suggest placing a little unprocessed salt onto your tongue and letting it absorb. Another option is to place […]
Antihistamines – Vitamin C
9 Proven Natural Antihistamines I am very familiar with seasonal and plenty of other types of allergy. As a child, I suffered very badly from springtime onwards with all the usual symptoms including rough, itchy or watering eyes, constant bouts of sneezing and congestion.https://e6cc634481617121802c1ec21da26c1f.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-37/html/container.html Spot testing found that I was extremely allergic to everything from […]
Antihistamines – Stinging Nettle
Stinging nettle is a commonly used herb which is often drunk in the form of a soothing, healthy tea. Studies have revealed that it may actually be an effective treatment against allergies. One commonly cited study with 60 participants found that 58% of those who were treated with stinging nettles at a dose of 300 […]
Antihistamines
Quercetin is a plant flavonoid and natural antioxidant found in a number of foods including apples, onions, citrus fruit, red wine and berries. Several animal studies have showed that quercetin was an effective treatment for allergies because of its ability to reduce the respiratory effects of histamine. A study published in 2007 demonstrated that quercetin reduced […]
Anti-histamines
Anti-histamines are a drug or other compound that inhibits the physiological effects of histamine, used especially in the treatment of allergies. Antihistamines are very good at relieving symptoms of an allergic reaction, such as: edema (swelling). inflammation (redness). itch. rash. red and watery eyes
Anti-inflammatory – Cloves
Cloves contain one compound that is particularly potent, called eugenol. This component acts in a very similar manner to cinnamaldehyde. Eugenol works by inhibiting an enzyme that’s responsible for causing an inflammatory response. This is actually the same enzyme that those NSAIDs (non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), making cloves and clove oil one of the most potent natural […]