Garlic: Nature’s Alternative to Antibiotics

Garlic as a Natural Alternative to Antibiotics

There’s no doubt that antibiotics have been an amazing invention. They’ve transformed medicine and helped millions beat once-deadly infections. However, over the years antibiotics have been extremely overused, and many types of bacteria are now resistant. Additionally, some people have allergic reactions or suffer serious complications after taking antibiotics. As a result, many have begun to turn to natural alternatives to help beat infections, without the nasty side effects.

If you’re looking for an all-natural alternative to antibiotics, you might want to try garlic. This perennial plant of the amaryllis family can treat common ailments like bacterial infections, parasites, and even yeast overgrowth.

How Does Garlic Work?

Garlic has antiviral, antifungal, and antimicrobial properties. It has over 400 compounds, and 30 of those are known to help with many different ailments. The main antibiotic property in garlic is allicin, an amino acid rich in sulfur. When sliced or crushed, raw garlic produces an enzyme known as alliinase which converts the sulfur into allicin. Allicin only survives for a few hours after becoming present, so you’ll want to make the most of it’s antibiotic properties by eating within 20 to 30 minutes after slicing or crushing.

Treating Bacterial Infections

Garlic is effective against several different kinds of bacteria, including E. coli, Salmonella, Mycobacterium Tuberculosis, Bacillus, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and Helicobacter pylori. It’s also helpful in fighting Campylobacter jejuni, the bacteria responsible for food poisoning and gastroenteritis caused by animal feces.

Garlic for Yeast Infections

Yeast infections are an overgrowth of Candida, and can cause severe itching, pain, and discharge. Studies show that garlic can help the body heal by killing yeast overgrowth.

Garlic Can Kill Parasites

The parasite Giardia causes hundreds of cases of diarrhea every year. People can contract Giardia many different ways, including your local swimming pool. Giardia can be hard to get rid of, however, garlic has been shown to be effective against this parasite.

The Best Way to Consume Garlic

To get the most out of garlic, eat it raw. As mentioned, crush or slice and consume within 20 to 30 minutes. It’s best to let it sit for a few minutes to adjust to the air, then eat quickly to ensure you get the most benefits.

Wide Range of Health Benefits

Garlic offers a wide range of health benefits. As nature’s antibiotic, it’s a healthy choice to help heal yeast infections, parasitic infections, colds and flu. Consider adding this pungent herb to your all-natural medicine cabinet.

Be Sure to Sign Up~

While you’re here, sign up to receive updates and direct links to my newest free printables! Subscribers receive exclusive digital desktop images of each month’s printable. Don’t miss out!

This information is presented as entertainment and not meant to diagnose or treat any illness or disease. Always consult your medical professional before adding anything new to your diet or regimen.