Using Herbs For:	Anti-Bacterial Herbs and Oils for Infections	Herbal Remedies
: Abscess/Boil : : Conjunctivitis : : Herpes : : Fungus Infections : : Bladder Infection (UTI) Cystitis : : Candida/Yeast Infection :

Aromatherapy essential oils and herbs are natural infection fighters and bacteria busters. You can apply antiseptic oils like tea tree, lavender and thyme for bladder infections, skin infections, and fungus infections, and the good news is that essential oils are more effective, safer and cost less to use than synthetic compounds and antibiotics. Another advantage is that viruses, funguses and bacteria that cause infections do not become immune to essential oils and natural treatments.

Goldenseal is widely used in many herbal salves and ointments as a disinfectant. The root contains berberine and hydrastine which give goldenseal a broad-spectrum antibacterial action.

Using Herbs for Infections

Using Herbs for :Candida yeast Black Walnut Black walnut hulls contain juglone, a chemical that is antibacterial, antiviral, antiparasitic, and a fungicide. Black walnut hulls are used to treat ringworm, Candida and yeast infections. Use black walnut tea externally as a skin wash, or add the powered hulls to personal dusting powders 1

Using Herbs for :Urinary tract,diuretic Buchu Agathosma betulina (buchu) is one of South Africa's best known medicinal plants and is an effective diuretic and antibacterial agent that helps to flush out and kill germs in the urinary tract. Buchu can be found in over-the-counter diuretics, but the traditional ways of taking are in teas and tinctures. Buchu is often combined with other diuretic herbs such as couchgrass, corn silk, cleavers, and dandelion in herbal formulas to relieve bladder infections. 1

Using Herbs for :Conjunctivitis,Fevers Calendula Fresh or dried calendula flowers petals can be infused to make a healing herbal eyewash for treating conjunctivitis and other eye infections. Other flower teas that are used as antibacterial eyewashes are eyebright, cornflowers and goldenseal. 0

Using Herbs for :Yeast and fungal infections Pau d'arco Extracts of Pau D' Arco Tabebuia impertiginosa, a species of tree found in the rainforests of Brazil, are very effective against the fungus that causes yeast infections. Can be mixed with other herbs to form a pleasant tasting tea, capsules of dried bark, or liquid extract. Pau d'arco tincture should be taken in water with a little lemon juice so tannins can be absorbed 1

Using Herbs for :Herpes lesions St. John's wort St. John's can be used in several ways to fight herpes, internally in capsules, tea, or tincture, or externally in compresses made from tea. You can also apply the infused oil or tincture to active lesions. 2

Using Herbs for :Skin abscess and boils Tea tree oil, Chamomile, Lavender Essential oils of tea tree, lavender and chamomile all help cure skin abscesses and boils. Apply a few drops neat, or use a clean compress to apply to the skin. Essential oils contain natural antibacterial compounds to prevent and treat infection and reduce inflammation.

Basic Care for Infections: Health Information

• Abscess/Boil : A boil, also referred to as a skin abscess, can be treated naturally with lavender or tea tree oils. Simple home remedies.
• Conjunctivitis : An almost universally available remedy for pinkeye, green tea, like black tea, helps reduce inflammation and fight viral and bacterial infection.
• Herpes : Herbal treatments for herpes, home remedies.
• Fungus Infections : The fungi that cause athlete's foot, ringworm, also known as Tinea, and jock itch are plantlike organisms that thrive in damp, dark conditions.
• Bladder Infection (UTI) Cystitis :
• Candida/Yeast Infection : Women may be more susceptible to vaginal yeast infections if they are pregnant or have diabetes. Candidiasis is an infection caused by species of Candida fungi, especially Candida albicans.

Basic Care: Infections References

1. Duke, James The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook .(December 15, 2000)
2. Linda B. White, M.D., Steven Foster. Herbal Drugstore (2003)
3. Robert B Tisserand, The Art of Aromatherapy (1977)
4. Richard Mabey, The New Age Herbalist (1988)
5. Steven Foster and Yue chongxi, Herbal Emissaries (1992)
6. Maud Grieve, Modern Herbal Vols 1, II (1931)
7. Richo Cech, Making Plant Medicine (2000)
8. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed
9. Phyllis A. Balch, Prescription for Herbal Healing (2002)
10. Adele Dawson, Herbs: Partners in Life (2000)
11. Penelope Ody, Home Herbal (1995)

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