I can tell you that I believe in herbs for infections. A few months ago, My son came to me and stated that he was not feeling well. He said he think he has a cold and chest congestion. Every time he coughed his chest would hurt.

Being a mother and the self experienced herbalist, I told him do not worry. I am going to take care of you. I reached into my herbal rack with mason jars and got some dried elderberries and ginger root.

I made a tea which I gave to my son to drink twice a day. The next morning my son said he was feeling better. Within two days, he was completely over his cold and chest congestion.

Colds are caused by viral infections

virus

while chest congestion can be caused by bacterial infections.

Bacteria

In this article, we will discuss bacterial and viral infection. We will also discuss the herbs for infections that will help in remedying the infections.



What Is An Infection?



Infection is a process in which bacteria, viruses, fungi or other organisms enter the body, attach to cells, and multiply. They evade or overcome the body’s natural defenses at each step.

Infections have the potential to cause illness, but in many cases the infected person does not get sick. Bacterial and viral infection have many things in common. Both types of infections are caused by microbes.

Bacteria ?



Most bacteria are not dangerous for human beings. Many of them even live on or in our body and help us to stay healthy. Other bacteria help the immune system by fighting germs.

Less than 1% of all bacteria are responsible for diseases. Even though our immune system has the ability to protect our body from their harmful effects, it is when these microorganisms reach toxic levels that infection can occur.

“They say that bacterial infections can be treated with antibiotics?”

The Drawbacks of Antibiotics:

1. They kill bacteria indiscriminately throughout the body. If you have a strep throat, the antibiotic you take kills the good bacteria(lactobacillus) in the gut and the vagina. That’s why vaginal and intestinal yeast infections are so common after antibiotic use.

2. Antibiotics are often prescribed routinely, without any evidence of infection, with a “just in case, it can’t hurt” mentality.

3. Antibiotics have no effect on viruses, but are routinely prescribed anyway

4. When taken repeatedly, they can weaken, rather than strengthen, the immune system, and may lead to more serious problems later.

This is especially true when antibiotics are given for years. One antibiotic is followed, unsuccessfully, by yet another stronger one.

There are many effective natural alternatives which work with, rather than against, the body’s own healing mechanisms.

Virus ?

Many viruses are responsible for diseases. Some are harmless and only trigger a minor cold, while others can cause serious diseases like AIDS.

Viruses are capable to invade healthy cells.

They carry genetic material, reproduce and evolve through natural selection. Viruses lack cell structure and that is generally needed to be considered living.

The thing about contracting a virus is that antibiotics do not work and vaccines are also unpredictable. It is relatively difficult to fight viruses with medication.







Herbs For Infections!

A numbers of herbs have antimicrobial effects. Antiviral herbs inhibit the development of viruses. They treat infections without caution because they are harmless and typically causes no side effects.

Many of these herbs boost the immune system which allows our body to fight viral microorganisms.

Along with fighting infections, boosting the immune system, and working as natural remedies, herbs have a number of other health benefits. These benefits includes cardiovascular, digestive and anti-inflammatory support.

Here are some herbs I have found that you should give a try :

Garlic (Allium sativum) kills microorganisms responsible for infections. Garlic interferes with disease-causing bacteria rather than the good bacteria such as lactobacillus.

Garlic has antibacterial activity against staph, tuberculosis, pneumonia, thrush, and herpes. Garlic also help remedy along with treating eye infections and ear infections.

Heat deactivates garlic’s antimicrobial ingredients. So, it is best to consume it raw or as a tablet.

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) has scientific backing as an anti-nausea agent. It offers benefits to those stricken with infections forms of diarrhea.

Alcohol extracts of ginger are active against bacteria that infect the intestinal tract (Salmonella typhimurium), soft tissues, and respiratory tract. Ginger aids in killing the yeast Candida and also prevents intestinal worms.

Again, studies have shown that heat deactivates the antibacterial effect. It is best to consume ginger raw, or in tincture or capsule form.

Black elderberry (Sambucas nigra) and Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) are two other herbs helpful during the cold and flu season. Elderberry has antiviral activity against influenza viruses and enhances immune function.

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A proprietary elderberry extract (Sambucus) significantly shortens the severity and duration of influenza.

Licorice root is demulcent (soothing), expectorant (expels respiratory mucus), antiviral, and immune enhancing. It acts on the kidneys to stimulate retention of sodium and water.

If you are pregnant, have heart disease, kidney disease, or high blood pressure, you should not take Licorice root.

Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) acts as a potent antimicrobial agent. Studies show that it’s active against the yeast Candida albicans, and bacteria such as staph (Staphylococcus aureus).

In lab studies, tea tree oil kills methacillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Some, but not all, studies in humans show that topical applications can eliminate colonization of the bacteria in skin and nose.

Fungal nail infections is tough-to-treat. However, one study found that 100% tea tree oil, applied twice a day for six months, improved symptoms in more than half of patients, and cured the infection in 18%.

Topical applications of 25% or 50% tea tree oil have shown to help clear athlete’s foot. Tea tree oil should not be taken internally.

Final Thoughts :

Herbs for infection are powerful in not only fighting germs off, some can even kill the bacteria on the onset. With these herbs for infections you have a more natural way of treating health problems safely and efficiently.

It’s important to know what works best for each condition, evaluate whether or not it’s working, and to assess the consequences of unsuccessful treatment.

Be sure to consult a doctor if your efforts do not work.

I hope you found this article helpful! If you have any other questions, feel free to leave it in the comments below! I’ll make sure to reply ASAP.

Disclaimer: The information provided on Herbs For Ailment is for educational purposes only and IS NOT intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.



