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Natural Substitutes for Augmentin

Augmentin is the combination of amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium. It is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. This medicine is prescribed for sinusitis, pneumonia, ear infections, bronchitis, urinary tract infections and infections of the skin, according to Yahoo! Health. There are natural ways to fight these infections without the use of augmentin.

  1. Fruit Juice

    • Of all the natural substitutions for Augmentin, fruit juice is the most recommended. Fruit juice not only boosts the immune system with Vitamin C, it also provides an acidic atmosphere in the body, in which bacteria are unable to live. According to Health Guidance, fruit juice fasts---in which the only liquid that should be ingested is fruit juice---can be used to treat pneumonia, sinusitis and bronchitis. Additionally, many doctors advise men and women suffering from urinary tract infections to drink lots of cranberry juice, according to the National Kidney and Urological Diseases Information Clearinghouse.

    Garlic

    • Garlic is another natural substitute for Augmentin, used for treating pneumonia, ear infections and sinusitis. Eating garlic can break up the congestion and phlegm that results from pneumonia and sinusitis, according to Health Guidance. Garlic can also help bring down a fever and slow rapid breathing. Garlic can be rubbed on the chest as a vapor rub, since inhaling the pungent herb helps with breathing. For ear infections, several drops of warm garlic oil in the ear canal can ease severe pain.

    Water

    • Water is recommended in cases of pneumonia, urinary tract infections and sinusitis: Frequent sips of cold water can reduce a fever; inhaling steam from water can alleviate the congestion of sinusitis; and for those with urinary tract infections, water can flush bacteria out of the urethra.

    Turpentine Oil

    • Turpentine oil can be used as a natural substitute for Augmentin for pneumonia and bronchitis. The oil is applied by rubbing it over the chest for bronchitis or over the rib cage for pneumonia. According to Mama Herb, turpentine oil can relieve the pain of pneumonia and the congestion of bronchitis.

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