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Book SynopsisExplains how to use medicinal herbs and essential oils to fight infectious illness, strengthen the immune system, and combat antibiotic resistance.
Nature offers us many natural antibiotics from the plant kingdom that work powerfully against germs while also being gentle on the body. Knowledge of these safe and natural antibiotics and antivirals is more crucial now than ever as modern antibiotics become less and less effective due to the growing threat of antibiotic-resistant germs. Natural antibiotics even offer an opportunity to reverse antibiotic resistance by reducing the use of pharmaceutical antibiotics to only the most critical cases.
In this practical guide, Christopher Vasey presents 18 of the most potent antibiotic and antiviral herbs from around the world and one beehive remedy, propolis. He details how to use them effectively as mother tinctures and essential oils as well as what illnesses each is best suited to treat. Drawing on the latest research, he explains how microbes can’t build resistance against these natural substances due to the many molecules in their make-up and their large spectrum of action in the body, which makes them effective against viruses as well.
Offering a way to break free from the threat of antibiotic-resistant germs and improve the body’s immune system and internal terrain, this guide gives each of us the ability to fight infections naturally.
Trade Review“An informative and invaluable book that explores the application of natural antimicrobial and antiviral plant-based remedies to combat and stave off infection,
Natural Antibiotics and Antivirals provides a significant source of reference for the layperson and health care professional alike.” * Heather Dawn Godfrey, author of Essential Oils for Mindfulness and Meditation *
“Christopher Vasey’s fascinating book explores in detail the powerful world of natural antibiotics (essential oils and herbs) and the role they play in addressing the countless pathological germs we encounter every day. His book is well organized, allowing you to easily reference treatments for common infections, and provides detailed information on creating a symbiotic relationship with our intestinal flora, ultimately leading to radiant health.” * Candice Covington, author of Essential Oils in Spiritual Practice *
"As the number of people embracing alternate healing modalities has increased, so has the popularity of books on essential oils, tinctures, and herbal remedies in general. I’ve read a lot of them and, while most of them are very good, this book has a particular clarity about it that makes it a stand out. Vasey includes quite a bit of scientific information in making his case for the effectiveness of herbal remedies." * Anna Jedrziewski, Retailing Insight *
Most of this book discusses principles and theories concerning infectious germs, the body’s defense mechanisms, and advantages of probiotics. The quarter of it that is devoted to essential oils offers good formulas to treat 50 infections with 18 oils, although ingesting 3-5 drops essential oil 3-4 times a day is far more than an aromatherapist would recommend. Grapefruit seed is repeatedly recommended, even though its antimicrobial properties are solely due to a synthetic antibiotic, as reported in the AHA Quarterly and an American Botanical Council 2012 paper. Vasey is a naturopath whose books include
The Acid-Alkaline Diet for Optimum Health. * American Herb Association Quarterly *
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 The History of Natural Antibiotics Rediscovering the Power of Plant-Based Remedies
2 Germs What They Are and How They Interact with Humans
3 Infectious Diseases Their Forms and Sources
4 Our Immune System The Five Lines of Defense
5 Pharmaceutical Antibiotics
Their History and Effects
6 Natural Antibiotics 18 Remedy Profiles
The Essential Oils Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus)
Niaouli (Melaleuca quinquenervia)
Oregano (Origanum heracleoticum)
Palmarosa (Cymbopogon martinii)
Ravintsara (Cinnamomum camphora)
Savory (Satureja montana, S. hortensis)
Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
The Mother Tinctures Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)
Burdock (Arctium lappa)
Common Barberry (Berberis vulgaris)
Mouse- Ear Hawkweed (Hieracium pilosella)
Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
Other Natural Antibiotics Grapefruit Seed Extract
Lapacho (Tabebuia impetiginosa)
Propolis
7 Treatments for 50 Common Infections Using Natural Antibiotics
Infections of the Digestive Tract Abscess of a Tooth
Amebiasis Canker Sore
Colibacillosis (Intestinal)
Colitis, Enteritis, and Gastroenteritis
Gingivitis
Infectious Diarrhea
Intestinal Parasites
Stomach Ulcer
Viral Hepatitis
Infections of the Respiratory Tract and the Ear, Nose, and Throat Region Bronchitis (Bacterial)
Bronchitis (Viral)
Cold (Rhinitis, Rhinopharyngitis)
Otitis (Earache)
Pharyngitis (Bacterial)
Pharyngitis (Viral)
Sinusitis
Infections of the Urinary Tract Cystitis
Nephritis (Pyelonephritis)
Urethritis Urinary Colibacillosis
Genital Infections in Women Cervicitis, Metritis, Salpingitis, Vulvitis, and Vaginitis
Genital Herpes
Genital Mycosis
Genital Infections in Men Genital Herpes
Genital Mycosis
Orchiepididymitis (Acute)
Prostatitis
Skin Infections Acne Boil Facial Herpes (Mouth and Nose)
Impetigo (Cradle Cap)
Shingles
Skin Fungus
Superficial Wounds
Varicose Ulcer
Wart
Whitlow
General Infections Adenitis
Candidiasis
Flu
Infectious
Mononucleosis
8 Maintaining Balance in the Body’s Cellular Terrain Detoxification and Supplementation
9 Intestinal Flora and Infectious Diseases Understanding the Relationship
Conclusion
Index
