Health and Lifestyle

8 Natural Antibiotics Hiding In Your Kitchen

Dr. Veena Madhankumar

Sep 14, 2017 — 2 min read

Hippocrates said, “Let your food be your medicine, and your medicine be your food.” Here are 8 natural antibiotics that are hiding in your kitchen.

1. Extra Virgin Coconut Oil

Extra Virgin Coconut Oil: Coconut oil is filled with natural antioxidants. It helps in balancing your thyroid levels, boosting your immune system, maintaining blood sugar level and also improving your brain functions. It has rich anti-fungal & antimicrobial properties as well.

2. Ginger

Ginger: Ginger has a lot of natural anti-inflammatory compounds. It derives such qualities from phenol compounds like shogaols and gingerols which ginger is filled with. It also helps in the fight against cholesterol.

3. Cayenne Pepper

Cayenne Pepper: Known as capsicum in the common tongue, it is known to be very good for health. It has amazing healing power which makes it a natural antibiotic.

4. Garlic

Garlic: Garlic is rich in the compound Alcin which has antibiotic properties. It specifically helps in fighting bacterial infections using its antioxidant concentration.

5. Onion

Onion: Onion helps in the fight against both infection and inflammation. It reduces the chance of developing a gastric ulcer by removing free radicals. Onions contain a compound called quercetin which helps in preventing cancer.

6. Cabbage

Cabbage: Cabbage is a very good source of Vitamin-C. It is a very powerful natural antibiotic and also helps in the fight against cancer.

7. Turmeric

Turmeric: Most of us are not aware of the fact that turmeric is part of the ginger family. Curcumin is the compound which gives turmeric its rich health properties. Turmeric helps in developing your body’s immune system.

8. Raw Apple Cider Vinegar

Raw Apple Cider Vinegar: Apple Cider Vinegar can help in alkalizing your system as a whole. It has several health benefits ranging from managing your weight to reducing the risk of cancer.

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