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4 Natural Antibiotics You Can Use at Home
Antibiotics inhibit the growth of bacteria or kill them outright. Yes, you may consider antibiotics modern medications, but they’ve been around for hundreds of years. Antibiotics used in ancient times were derived from natural sources.
Certain essential oils, plant extracts, and some foods have antibiotic properties. For instance, some vegetable extracts and foods can stop bacteria from growing in food.
In some cases, these antibiotic properties can extend beyond your food and influence your hygiene. For example, extract from cranberries contains antioxidant and antibacterial compounds that make it an effective remedy for urinary tract infections.
Certain herbs can also have antibiotic properties. A sampling study of 58 plants (all having Chinese origin) found that over 23 had antibacterial properties while 15 had antifungal properties.
A 2014 study published in the journal Global Advances in Health and Medicine found that herbal therapy was potent in treating small intestine bacterial overgrowth disorder.
Read on to learn four essential and highly effective natural antibiotics that you can use at home.
