Herb Education: Antibiotics

Antibiotics are substances that inhibit the growth of, or destroy, bacteria, viruses or amoebas. While many herbal antibiotics have direct germ killing effects, they have as a primary action the stimulation of the body's own immune response. Excessive use of antibiotics will eventually destroy the beneficial bacteria of the intestines.
In fighting stubborn infections it is a good idea to maintain favorable intestinal flora by eating miso, tamari or fresh yogurt.

Important antibiotic herbs include:

• Buchu
• Chaparral
• Echinacea
• Goldenseal
• Myrrh
• Juniper Berries
• Thyme
• Garlic

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