Natural Antibiotic Herbs for Anthrax

Herbal preparations may help bridge the gap between uncontrollable bacterial infections and ineffective pharmaceutical antibiotics. The herbs often play a supportive role. Echinacea, for example, won't directly kill infectious bacteria, but it may help the body's own immune defenses overcome them. A strong immune system helps the body fight its own battles. Ginger tea is a good example of a traditional diaphoretic with anti-inflammatory and painkilling properties. The bark of the South American pau d'arco tree kills fungal infections, and viruses and bacteria. And garlic's antibacterial actions have been recognized since 1858.Spices such as turmeric and pepper spices, are shown to inhibit the growth of numerous bacteria.

Most herbs function as natural drugs. They can be highly toxic. Many herbs have antibacterial or antiviral properties.

We will describe some of the most important herbs useful for managing bioterrorism.

Garlic

Anthrax is most susceptible to garlic. Garlic is a natural antibiotic that stimulates the immune system and increases the effectiveness of white blood cells and T cells. It blocks toxin production by germs. It also possesses broad-spectrum bacteriostatic and bacteriocidal properties. In other words, it either stops the growth of or kills bacteria. Garlic, undoubtedly, is a key to achieving optimal immunity and protecting against infections.

Echinacea

Echinacea is one of the best-known immune- enhancing herb.

It is effective for treating both acute and recurrent infections. It is effective against a wide range of microbes, including many viruses, bacteria, and fungi.

Chinese Ginseng (Panax ginseng)

Herbalists say that ginseng affects the immune control centers of the central nervous system, directly and indirectly through adrenocortical hormones, toning, increasing output, or simply restoring equilibrium.

Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceous)

Astragalus helps the body resist virus infections, particularly in the lungs, by increasing production of interferon, an immune factor that inhibits viral growth. One study demonstrated that chronic bronchitis patients experience significant reduction in symptoms when using astragalus.

Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)

According to herbalists, licorice is one of the two or three most important herbs in the world. To the Chinese, there is no other herb that acts on such a grand scale except, perhaps, ginseng. Licorice root is found in more medicinal combinations in Chinese Medicine than any other herb including ginseng.

Pau d'arco or Lapacho

Pau d'arco or Lapacho is a great immune system stimulant. One of the strongest actions of lapacho is against viruses. The range of viruses inactivated by lapacho extends from those that cause the common cold to those that are responsible for AIDS. Pau d'arco has been shown to actively inhibit, kill or stunt the growth of several dangerous viruses and bacteria.

Wild Indigo (Baptisia tinctoria)

Wild indigo has been used for centuries as a natural antibiotic against infections. Wild indigo has an antibiotic effect on a wide range of microbes, including many bacteria and fungi. It kills the microbe by preventing it from multiplying in the body. Wild indigo also has an immune-enhancing effect. It is also a strong decongestant.

Myrrh (Commiphora molmol)

Extracts of myrrh have been shown to enhance phagocytosis, the bacteria-killing effect of white blood cells. Myrrh is effective in fighting a whole range of infections-viral, bacterial, and fungal. It also has a direct antimicrobial effect.

Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)

Thyme is one of the best antiseptic substances available. It is valuable in the treatment of infections.

Oil of Oregano

Oil of oregano is a natural antibiotic that is more powerful than many prescription antibiotics. Just one part wild oregano oil in 4000 dilution was found to be sufficient to sterilize contaminated water!