Holistic Remedies for MRSA

Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus, often known by its acronym MRSA and pronounced "mersa," is a staph bacteria known for its resistance to many commonly used antibiotics. The bacteria often causes boil-like sores on the body. While MRSA does not respond to many conventional antibiotics, it has been found to respond to some holistic treatments, according to the website staph-infection.resources.com. Treatments include turmeric, olive leaf extract, colloidal silver and garlic.

Colloidal Silver

• The website all4naturalhealth.com recommends colloidal silver, which is microscopic particles of silver suspended in a liquid or cream. It has been used as an antibiotic for centuries and was used in the times of the Greek and Roman empires. Liquid colloidal silver is taken orally with a common dosage of 3 teaspoons per day. Cream forms of colloidal silver are applied to sores or rashes. High doses of colloidal silver can cause argyria, a permanent gray coloration to the skin.

Garlic

• Use garlic as a holistic remedy for MRSA. Some garlic products contain an antibiotic substance known as allicin, according to staph-infection-resources.com. Some of the processed garlic products do not. Look for a raw or natural garlic that contains allicin.

Turmeric

• Try turmeric, which is an anti-inflammatory as well as an antibacterial agent. Purchase turmeric is as a pill or powder. Consume the pills with food or yogurt to combat nausea and treat MRSA.

Olive Leaf

• Olive leaf extract is an immune system booster as well as an antibiotic. Hospitals in Hungary use olive leaf extract in the treatment of MRSA, says all4naturalhealth.com. Olive leaf extract is available in capsules. Common dosage varies with manufacturer.