Natural Antibiotic Remedies

Antibiotics are often needed to kill bacteria that are invading our body and making us sick. The downside to using prescription antibiotics is that they often come with side effects such as nausea, constipation, diarrhea and dizziness. These side effects can be avoided if you choose to use a natural antibiotic instead. There are many herbs that have antibacterial properties that work just as well as prescription drugs.

Tea Tree Oil

• Tea tree oil is a natural antibiotic for any bacterial infection of the skin. It is even known to kill bacteria that is resistant to certain antibiotics. If you have chicken pox, the measles or a rash of any kind, you can use tea tree oil to get rid of it. You can also use tea tree oil on infections of the scalp. It can get rid of yeast infections, heal wounds and cure athlete's foot. Tea tree oil is available online (see Resources) or from any health store. Just place a few drops on your infected skin twice per day.

Colloidal Silver

• Colloidal silver is considered the universal antibiotic because it is so powerful. Colloidal silver works by starving the bacteria and causing them to die off. It can be used in almost any form and is even safe enough to drip into a newborn's eye. Most people take colloidal silver as a supplement by ingesting it, but you can use it topically or as a nasal spray. If you have a bacterial infection, begin taking five ml of colloidal silver three times a day for 1 week. Then lower the dose to 2.5 ml three times per day until you are completely healed. Children can also take this product, but must take half of the adult dose. You can purchase colloidal silver at any health store or online (see Resources).

Neem Oil

• Neem oil is another all-natural antibiotic that is very effective at killing off bacteria. The good news is that neem oil will not kill any of the good bacteria that your body needs to stay healthy like prescription antibiotics do. You can use neem oil for any infection in your mouth, stomach or on your skin. To use neem oil as an antibiotic, take two 475-mg capsules three times per day. Take this product with food so as not to upset your stomach.