Antimicrobial
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Latest Edit: Iva Lloyd, ND 2014-05-24 (EDT)
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Antimicrobial Herbs
The antimicrobial herbs assist the body in destroying or resisting pathogenic micro-organisms. Many of the antimicrobial herbs can be used in cooking, salads and in herbal teas on an ongoing basis as a preventive way of protecting the body.
Antimicrobial herbs also refered to as: antibiotic, anti-infectives or antiseptic herbs.
- Aloe (Aloe vera)
- Aniseed (Pimpinella anisum)
- Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus)
- Barberry (Berberis vulgaris)
- Buchu ( Agathosma betulina)
- Burdock (Arctium lappa)
- Calendula (Calendula officinalis)
- Caraway (Carum carvi) oil
- Cayenne (Capsicum annuum)
- Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)
- Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum
- Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)
- Coriolus (Coriolus versicolor)
- Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon)
- Echinacea (Echinacea angustifolia)
- Elecampane (Inula helenium)
- Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium)
- Garlic (Allium sativum)
- Gentiana (Gentiana lutea)
- Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
- Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis)
- Gymnema (Gymnema sylvestra)
- Juniper (Juniperus communis)
- Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
- Marigold (Tagetes)
- Marjoram (Origanum majorana)
- Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria)
- Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha)
- Olive (Olea europaea)
- Oregano (Origanum vulgare)
- Pau d'Arco (Tabebuia avellanedae)
- Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
- Pygeum (Prunus africana)
- Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
- Sage (Salvia officinalis)
- Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens)
- Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia)
- Thuja (Thuja occidentalis)
- Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
- Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
- Uva Ursi (Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi)
- Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium)
The above list of herbs are not meant to provide medical advice. They are a list of herbs that have a common action. Talk to a naturopathic doctor before beginning any treatment regimen.
Essential Oils
The Essential Oils that are known to have anti-microbial properties include:
- Cinnamon oil
- Oregano oil
- Tea Tree oil
Foods
Foods known to be anti-microbial include:
- Propolis, and honey