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Natural Antibiotic Herbs for Immunity

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 immunity.

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. Garlic is a key to achieving optimal immunity. More. -->

Echinacea

Echinacea is one of the best-known immune- enhancing herbs. 
It is effective against a wide range of microbes, including many viruses, bacteria, and fungi. More -->

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. More -->

Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceous)

Astragalus increases the 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. More -->

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. More -->

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. More -->

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. 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. More -->

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. More -->

Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)

Thyme is valuable in the treatment of infections. More -->

See Also: Herbal Medicine Infocenter in Holisticonline.com

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