Honey. Honey tops the list of antibiotics and is known for its extensive healing properties. The presence of hydrogen peroxide in honey exhibits strong antibacterial properties. In addition, the high sugar content thwarts the growth of bacteria.
Clove (Syzygium aromaticum), from the Myrtaceae family, is one of the most effective antimicrobial and antioxidant herbs.
Rosemary, Rosemary is an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial plant, and therefore is used to treat various types of infections.
Antibiotics are a group of medicines that are used to treat infections. Antibiotics are sometimes called antibacterials or antimicrobials. Antibiotics can be taken by mouth as liquids, tablets, or capsules, or they can be given by injection.
Prior to the development of antibiotics, herbs were used to support the immune system, and unlike antibiotics which fight against bacterial infections only, herbs can protect you against a range of microbes as well as providing many other benefits that support the body to recover.
Antibiotics are only needed for treating certain infections caused by bacteria, but even some bacterial infections get better without antibiotics. We rely on antibiotics to treat serious, life-threatening conditions such as pneumonia and sepsis, the body's extreme response to an infection.
There is no one type of antibiotic that cures every infection. Antibiotics specifically treat infections caused by bacteria, such as Staph., Strep., or E. coli., and either kill the bacteria (bactericidal) or keep it from reproducing and growing (bacteriostatic). Antibiotics do not work against any viral infection.
Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
Probably the most famous hospital-acquired infection or 'superbug', MRSA is so-called because of its resistance to the antibiotic methicillin (hence Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureas).
Turmeric has been traditionally used as an antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, choleretic, and carminative agent in the treatment of wounds and burns, gastrointestinal and liver disorders, respiratory system diseases (e.g., asthma, cough, runny nose, sinusitis), anorexia, and rheumatism [4,5].
Acacia (n = 19 species), Cinnamomum (n = 15), Salvia (n = 11), Teucrium (n = 11) and Thymus (n = 11) were the five genera with the most species investigated for antibacterial activity (Figure 3B).
Herbs that may benefit the immune system include echinacea, garlic, ginseng, and reishi mushrooms. Ginseng can help your immune system by regulating immune cells that help your body fend off threats.
Roughly, 25.000 herb-based preparations and extracts have been employed in traditional medicine in South Asia. In recent times, a decoction of maricha (Piper nigrum), lavanga (Syzygium aromaticum), and sunthi (Zingiber officinaleRoscoe.) have been suggested for both healthy and COVID-19 patients.
Antibiotics are used to treat most wound infections. Sometimes, you also may need surgery to treat the infection. You may be started on antibiotics to treat the surgical wound infection. The length of time you will need to take the antibiotics varies, but will typically be for at least 1 week.
But antibiotics only treat infections caused by bacteria. They don't work on viruses. The good news is that viral infections usually aren't serious. Most will go away in a few days without medical treatment.