A lot of people know that taking natural herbs is a big part of any health program. There are so many herbs for so many things. There are herbs to curb or boost your appetite, herbs for increasing energy and stamina, herbs for treating skin conditions and much more.
Though most people have heard of taking herbs for better health, some don't realize just how beneficial they can be. Many herbs are sold and purchased for one condition only. Usually the one most commonly treated with that specific herb. What a lot of people don't realize though, is that the herb they are taking for better memory, for example may also improve strength, stamina and energy levels. This would be exactly the case with the popular herb Ginseng.
Herbs are an inexpensive way to keep you healthy. They are easy to find in almost any big grocery store or online. They are finally within reach of anyone wanting to improve their health naturally.
For now, let's focus on the best available herbs for fighting infections. These are the herbs that are known to have antibiotic properties.
The most popular herb to fight infection is most likely Echinacea. Many people have been using it for hundreds of years due to it's effectiveness. It has become even more well known just in the last 15 years due to the news media reporting on it. It helps fight infection everywhere in the body, but is especially helpful to the lymph glands.
It can be taken in capsules, tablets or better yet, in a hot tea. Try a nice cup of Echinacea tea at the first signs of a cold or flu and see how it helps you. It can dramatically reduce the severity and duration of your illness. Many people drink a cup every day during cold and flu season with great results.
Kelp is another powerful antibiotic herb. It's actually an algae, but herbalist often classify any natural health food such as algae and bee pollen as herbs. Kelp is salty in taste and is often used in a powered form instead of table salt. It tastes great and is much better for your health too. The way this herb fights infection is due to it's high iodine content. Iodine is capable of killing infection and harmful bacteria.
Kelp is great for regulating your thyroid too. When your body is fighting an infection, kelp helps your thyroid deliver more iodine to the infected area.
Garlic is well known for it's use in preventing high blood pressure, but it does a lot more than that. Garlic is a powerful infection fighter too. There is a compound in garlic called allicin that is antibiotic in function. It's about fifteen times stronger that Penicillin. Allicin is also what gives garlic it's strong smell.
Just know that odorless garlic may have much of the allicin removed to keep the order down. This would be less effective as a health supplement than eating raw garlic cloves.
Another one of Nature's effective antibiotics is Goldenseal. It can be obtained as a tea or in capsules. The root is the most potent part of the plant. If you buy this supplement, make sure you are getting the powdered root. Goldenseal has been known for many years to help fight off illness such as colds and flu. It's works best when mixed with Echinacea for a synergistic effect. This herb may lower your blood sugar levels though, and should not be taken by people with low blood sugar conditions.
Well, now you know some of the medicinal properties of just four of the many hundreds of herbs you can take to enhance your health in every way. If you found this article interesting, you may want to explore other herbs too. There is something for everyone in the world of herbal medicine. To be safe, please don't take any health supplement without first talking it over with your doctor.
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