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IntroductionThefieldofherbalantibioticsoffersadifferentsortofancientworld:onethat brings a return to old practices, old ideas. Herbal antibiotics offerunderstandingabouttheundeniablestrengthoftheplantkingdom.Astheforestsfizzleandhumanitytakestothecitystreets,knowledgeaboutthisplantkingdomfades.Pharmaceuticalmedicineisfoundineverycabinetacross the world, and miraculous drugs are working to fight undyingbattles against bacterial infections, against colds, and against seriousdiseases. However, as scientists develop new synthetic drugs, thebacteriaaregrowingstronger.They’reevolvingfasterthanever.Andthisevolution and change are creating the disastrous antibiotic crisis. Theantibioticcrisis forcessociety to turnback towhat itonceknew:herbalantibiotics,inordertoavoidthelimitationsofthesyntheticantibiotics.Withherbalantibioticknowledge,weholdtheabilitytoliveoptimally.Wecaneatwell toboostour immunesystem;wecanbecomeproactive inourherbpickingandutilization.Herbalmedicineisempoweringbecauseit’sabouthowtoliveforoptimumhealth.Ifwebegintounderstandthatthere are active healing and immune-boosting compounds in all thevegetables,leavesandherbsthatweeatandthatthelargestpartoftheequationiskeepingourimmunesystemhealthy,thenwearechoosingtobe proactive. We don’t need to wait until we’re ill to think about thesubjectofhealing.Herbalmedicinecanbethereaspartofoureverydaylives. Should an infection takehold, however,we can then turn to themorepotentformsofherbalantibiotics,asoutlinedinthisbook.Herbal antibiotics are bursting with antibacterial, antiviral, and immunesystem-boostingproperties.Eachherboutlined in thisbookmaintainsacomplexstructure,onethatcanbeatbackagainstbacteriainadifferentsortofway than theaveragesyntheticantibiotic.Theherbscome fromtheearth.They’vebeenthere,assistingcountlessgenerationswiththeirhealth decisions in past centuries. The rediscovery of these herbs cantruly turntheclockbackagainst theantibioticcrisisandcreateabetter,moreroundedworld:onethatturnstothesyntheticantibioticswhenthey

areabsolutely required,andone that turns to thenaturalworld toseekinteriorstrengthandvitality.

TableofContents

IntroductionChapter1:TheRealityofAntibioticsTHEPURPOSEOFANTIBIOTICSHOWDOANTIBIOTICSWORK?THECURRENTSYNTHETICANTIBIOTICCRISISSYNTHETICANTIBIOTICSIDEEFFECTS

Chapter2:HerbalAntibiotics:HistoryandUtilizationPRODUCTIONANDPROFITSHERBALANTIBIOTICHISTORY

Chapter3:Immune-SystemStrengtheningHerbsGINSENGGINGERTURMERICGANODERMACAT’SCLAWGINKGOBILOBAROSEMARY

Chapter4:AntiviralHerbsST.JOHN’SWORTLICORICEROOTELDERBERRYECHINACEAGARLIC

Chapter5:AntibioticHerbsCRANBERRY

TEATREEARTEMISIAUSNEAOREGANOMINTCULINARYSPICES

Conclusion

Chapter1:TheRealityofAntibiotics

THEPURPOSEOFANTIBIOTICS

Syntheticantibioticsareutilizedtotreatbacteria-causedbodilyinfections.They work against fungi, parasites, and bacteria; however they areineffective in the elimination of viral infections. Each antibiotic fightsagainst either anaerobic bacteria or aerobic bacteria; aerobic bacteriarequire oxygen to survive while anaerobic bacteria don’t require anyoxygen.

HOWDOANTIBIOTICSWORK?

Antibioticscomeinawholerangeofshapesandsizesandareutilizedforavarietyofmedicalpurposes.Generally,however,syntheticantibioticsworkinoneofthefollowingtwoways.1.Theyworkasabactericidal.Abactericidaleliminatesbacteriacompletely.ItworkstoalterthebacteriacelloneitheracellwallleveloraninteriorcellDNAlevel.2.Theyworkasabacteriostatic.Abacteriostaticforcesthebacteriatostopmultiplying.

THECURRENTSYNTHETICANTIBIOTICCRISIS

Themediaisblaringitacrossallspeakers.Theworldisinamiddleofanantibiotic crisis. Bacteria are increasingly resistant to the syntheticantibiotics doctors throw at them, resulting in a new ultimate affront ofbacteria.Aseachnewbacteriumevolves,newsyntheticdrugsmustbedeveloped to compete with them. How, exactly, does this happen soquickly?Essentially,bacteriaaresomeofthemostadaptableorganismson the planet. Their reproductive rate is only twenty minutes—whilehumans wait a full twenty years, usually, before reproducing.Furthermore, each reproduction results in a new evolution. These newstrainsofbacteria canalso teachother strainsofbacteriahow tobuildthemselvesupagainstotherstrains.Andhowlongcanthisgoon?Themedical world understands that the days of synthetic antibiotics arecoming to an end. People must begin to prepare themselves for thisabruptfuture.One of the reasons this antibiotic crisis emerged is because medicaldoctorsoverusedandover-diagnosedseemingly“miracle”antibioticsforseveral years. Penicillin, the miraculous antibiotic that annihilatedcountlessdiseasesinthemid-20thcentury,providesaprimeexampleofthisover-diagnosis.Itwasdiscoveredin1942;however,lessthanahalf-century later, fortymillionpoundsofpenicillinwasutilized in theUnitedStateseverysingleyear.Today,oversixtymillionpoundsofpenicillin isusedeveryyear,renderingitselfultimatelyuselessinthecomingcenturybecause of its over-usage. Bacteria, as aforementioned, can formulateitself against this onslaught of antibiotic. Soon, this over-usage ofpenicillin will surely result in tragedy as the bacteria work against thedrug.Furthermore,researchshowsthatsyntheticantibioticsenterandexitthebody generally unchanged. This means that they work through thedigestivesystemandintothegreater“water”oftheworldwithoutaltering.After thewater cleanses itself via thewater table processes, thewaterstill maintains low levels of this antibiotic “waste.” Therefore, even aspeople drink regular water, they are still building a small resistance to

theirantibiotics.Ultimately, theseantibioticswon’tworkasefficientlyonthese people because the bacteria in their bodies already understandhowtoworkagainstit.Of course, stemming the usage of synthetic antibiotics in the currentcultureprovesdifficultwith the rush-aroundmentalityofsociety.Peoplewanttoeliminatetheir illnessesimmediately,andwhocanblamethem?Noonewantstofeelterrible.Noonewantstomissoutonlifebecauseofsickness. Synthetic antibiotics are invaluable because they act quickly.They are powerful in all life-threatening illness situations. However,societymuststemtheirusageof thesesyntheticantibioticsandreservethese antibiotics for life-threatening scenarios. They must limit theantibiotics’ recent attack on the environment, as well, via the watersupply.Furthermore, theseantibioticsmustbeeliminated in theirusageto build strength and health in factory farm animals. The syntheticantibiotics do have a purpose, and they were created for a reason.However,thesereasonshavebeenstretchedtocovernearlyeverythingintheworld,renderingthemnearlyuselessintheyearstocome.Furthermore, with each dosage of the synthetic antibiotics, people’simmunesystemsimmediatelybegintobreakdown.Theimmunesystemisanincrediblemechanismthatinitiallyallowsapersontorefuteattacksfrom bacteria slowly. However, synthetic antibiotics actually enter thebody and kill both good and bad bacteria. They kill, for example, theundeniablyimportantflorafromthedigestivetract.Thiseliminationofthefloracanresultinthingslikeyeastinfectionsandun-dueupsetstomachs.Rememberthatthebodyrequiresacontinueddefenceagainstconstantattacks, and eliminating these good bacteria initially creates a blandenvironmentinwhichonecanbecomeimmediatelymoreill.Synthetic antibiotics require a specific “course” for people to follow.When,forexample,apersonbeginsanantibioticbutdoesnotcompletethedesignatedcourse,thepersonleavesafewheftybacteriaaliveinhissystem. These left-over bacterium actually work to regenerate to the“next generation” of surviving bacteria, thus having the ability to beresistanttotheveryantibioticsthatoncecouldhavetakenthemdown.

The antibiotic crisis creates a vicious cycle of stronger and strongerdrugs, of stronger and stronger bacteria, and of weaker and weakerimmunesystems.Peoplemustbegin to look to theultimate rewardsofutilizing herbal antibiotics in order to escape from the cycle and fuelthemselvestowardbetteroverallhealth.

SYNTHETICANTIBIOTICSIDEEFFECTS

Synthetic antibiotics are becoming increasingly ineffective against therealmof bacteria.However, antibiotics further push several unfortunatesideeffectsthatcanbeavoidedwiththeusageofantibioticherbs.1.VaginalYeastInfectionAsmentioned in theprevioussection, theusageofsyntheticantibioticsactuallyeliminatesallthe“good”bacteriafromaperson’sdigestivetract.Asthegoodbacteriaslidesawayfromthedigestivetract,theyeastcanbegin to grow rampant in the vaginal and digestive arenas. Thisimbalance between bacteria and yeast results in the yeast infection. Ayeast infection includes embarrassing and uncomfortable elements likeredness,swelling,itching,andaburningsensationinthevaginalarea.A2013antibioticstudyshowedthat twenty-fivepercentofallwomenwhotooksyntheticantibioticsactuallydevelopedyeastinfections.2.Nausea,Vomiting,andDiarrheaEach digestive tract must maintain a healthy dose of good and badbacteria inorder tocreateproperdigestion.Syntheticantibioticsdisruptthis balance and cause diarrhea. According to a recent study,approximatelyfifteenpercentofallantibioticusershaveantibiotic-relateddiarrhea.3.MedicationInteractionSociety’sconstantclamourformoreandmoremedicationscanultimatelylead to interactions between the variousmedications. Side effects thatresult from these interactions include headaches, stomach aches, andfurther serioushealthproblems.Furthermore,other syntheticantibioticscanactuallyreducethebody’sabilityofproper functioning.Anexampleof this is found with the usage of some oral contraceptives. Othersynthetic antibiotics can hinder the contraception and result in anunplanned pregnancy. It is important that people keep a constant

dialogue with their doctors about the medications they take to ensureproperfunctioning.4.UndueHypersensitivityorAllergensSeveral patients report having allergic reactions to the syntheticmedications they take.According to a 2011 study, approximately thirty-two percent of drug allergy cases were caused by antibiotics. Theseallergens are seen physically on a skin level with the appearance ofrashesorhives.Other,raresideeffectsinclude:kidneystones,sunsensitivity,feelingsoflossofhearing,andoccasionalabnormalbloodclotting.

Chapter2:HerbalAntibiotics:HistoryandUtilizationHerbal antibiotics, on the other hand, hold none of the negativepropertiesof theaveragesyntheticantibiotics.Butwhy,exactly,doesn’tthebody’sharmfulbacteriaresisttotheantibioticpropertiesoftheherbs?Certainly,ifthebacteriaultimatelyresisttheantibioticnatureofsyntheticantibiotics,they’llresistthenatureoftheherbalantibiotics.Won’tthey?Thesupremedifferencebetweentheherbalantibioticsandthesyntheticantibioticsisintheirevolution.Plantsandherbshavelearnedtosurviveseveralmillionyearsofdisease-causingfungi,viruses,andbacteria.Thevarious plants andherbs havedevelopeda systematic complexity, onethat isoverwhelming to theaveragebacteria.Syntheticantibioticsdon’thave such a complex structure. Instead, they operate with single all-mighty ingredients that eventually underwhelm the bacteria and arebasically “eaten up” with the incredible evolutionary abilities of thebacteria.Withtheingestionoftheseherbs,thebodytakesinallthecomplexityoftheherbsandplants.Becauseof thiscomplexity, theherbshardlyeversimply kill the bacteria. Instead, they work to strengthen the immunesystem; they cleanse the blood and improve the organ functionality.Herbs,therefore,arenotattack-oriented.Instead,theybuildthebodytogreaterheightstoallowittodefeattheorganismitself,thusallowingittolearnhowtodefendandthusperpetuatestrengthforfutureattacks.

PRODUCTIONANDPROFITS

The utilization of one ingredient in the normal synthetic antibiotics is aresult of patent and financial purposes. Modern researchers work tounderstand one single, strong ingredient and then claim it to grab allnecessary financial rewards. Since the first utilization of the syntheticpainkiller,morphine,in1805,society’slooktowardherbalremedieshasfallendramatically.However,it’simportanttonotethatpeopleinsecondand third-worldcountriesoften look towardherbalantibiotics inorder tohealthemselves.Withoutthe“rewards”ofafirstworldsociety, theyfindtheirstrengthgrowingfromtheearth.Themodernmedicinemovement is creating a fearful culture, one thatlookstothefutureoflackofeffectivesyntheticantibioticswithfeelingsofloss.Thisculturelookstotheherbalantibiotic ideaswithcynicism;afterall, doctors and in-depth surgeries and modern tools are the norm.DocumentariesandTVdramasfindtheirbasisinhospitals.Mixingafewherbs in the garden can be deemed a bitmedieval, a bit out-of-touch.However,recentstudieshaveshownoreganooiltobestrongerthanoneofthestrongestantibioticsintoday’shospitals,Vancomycin.

HERBALANTIBIOTICHISTORY

The history of herbal medication orients itself in Europe, where theportraitofwomenhoveringoverboilingpotsofherbswasquiteanorm.Thethirteenthcentury,however,displacedthesewomenwithgraduatingmedical doctors. In fact, the French word for herb, “drogue,” wasessentially utilized for the chemical word, “drug,” in the later centurieswhenthesesamemedicaldoctorsbegancultivatingtheherbstoactuallydevelopsyntheticantibiotics.

Chapter3:Immune-SystemStrengtheningHerbsThe immune system is a hummingmachine of complexity. Itmaintainstheessentialabilitytorememberpastdiseasesanddefendthebodyfromfallingoncemoretostressandillness.Furthermore,ithasanenhancedcommunication system that brings the necessary response to thetriggered reactionof an infectionor awound.The immune cells createthepropersecretionsthatfurtherboostimmune“fighter”cells.However,thebody’simmunesystemcanfalter,resultingindaysofsickness.Workforastrongerimmunitybyeatingwell,restingwell,exercising,beingoutinthesunlight,andreducingyourlevelsofstress.Asaforementioned,syntheticantibioticscanactuallyhinderthe immunesystem,refutingthegoodbacteria inplacesandallowingfurthergrowthof harmful bacteria in a weak immune system. Look to the followingimmune-boosting herbs in order to sustain the immune system. Theimmunesystemstrengthensitselfviathesupportfromthestomach.Itiswell-documented thatmalnourished people throughout theworld are atgreaterriskfordisease.Therefore,it’simportanttonourishourselveswellwiththefollowingherbs.

GINSENG

Ginseng is foundallover theworld inseveraldifferentvarieties.Panaxginseng, or Korean ginseng, is perhaps the most common. Its mainingredient, ginsenoside, holds anti-inflammatory and anti-cancerattributes. Itworks toboost the immunesystemandheal thecells fromany free radical damage from either the environment or poor dietarychoices.Furthermore,it’sbeenknowntofightbackagainstdiabetes.

AsianGinsengChickenSoup

Note: The following recipe is excellent in the repair and healing of thespleen and stomachaswell as boosting the body’s immune system. Itutilizestherootfilaments,thesmallstringsthatfallfromthemainrootoftheginsengplant.Ingredients:4chickenlegs5reddates,pitted10gramsginsengfilaments2slicesgingerroot1tsp.salt6cupswaterDirections:Beginbycuttingthechickenlegsintotwopieces.Bringapotoftwocupsofwatertoafirmboilandthenpoachthechickeninthewaterfor thirtyseconds. Afterwards, remove the chicken from the boiling water anddrainthechicken.Totheside,placethechicken,ginseng,dates,gingerroot,andthewatertogetherinasafe,heat-ablebowl.Steamthebowl’singredientstogetherinasteameror inawokoverboilingwater.Continue toheat it for twohours,andconsistentlyrenewthewatersupplyasthewaterevaporates.Aftertwohours,removethesoupfromtheheatandservewarm.

GINGER

Ginger,arootwithahard,uglyexterior,ispulsingwithanti-inflammatoryproperties.Gingeractuallyworkstoeliminatethereactiontocertaininflammatory-causinggenes.Inflammationisperhapsthenumberonekiller,theultimatecauseofallbodilydiseaseslikecancer,diabetes,andthecommoncold.Asonereducescellularinflammation,oneisactivelyrefutingfuturesickness.Furthermore,gingerworkstofightbloodclots,highcholesterol,andcardiovasculardisease.

GingerChilliTunaTartar

Ingredients:2onions1lb.tuna1-inchgingerroot1hotredchilli6tbsp.soysauce1tbsp.honey2tbsp.sesameoilJuicefrom1lime4slicesCiabattabreadDirections:Beginbypreparingthetuna.Sliceanddicethetuna,removingalldarkportionsofthebloodline.Placethepreparedtunainalargebowlandkeepthefishchilled.Totheside,preparethevegetables.Sliceanddicetheredchilli,onion,andgingerroot.Addtheonion,chilli,andgingertothetunabowlandstir.Totheside,stirtogethersoysauce,limejuice,honey,andsesameoil.Pourthismixtureinwiththetuna,aswell,andcontinuetomix.ToasteachpieceofCiabattabreadineitheratoasterorinagriddle.Servethetartaronthetoast,ordirectlytothesideofthetoast,foradelectableexperience.

TURMERIC

Turmeric isanancient Indianherb that containscurcumin.Curcumin isrichinantioxidants,whichrefuteinflammationcausedbyfreeradicalsinthebody.Furthermore,itsoothesthestomachbyboostingtheflowofbileand works against bacterial infections. Turmeric stimulates the body’sadrenal glands in order to boost the hormone that decreases signs ofinterior inflammation.Furtherstudiesshowthat turmeric furtherprotectsthe liver; therefore, the toxins gleaned from heavy drinking can bestemmedwiththeusageofturmeric.

GingerandTurmericTea

Eliminateinteriorachesandboosttheimmunesystemwiththerejuvenatingqualitiesofbothturmericandginger.Ingredients:¼tsp.groundturmeric¼tsp.groundginger¾cupwater1tbsp.soymilk1tsp.honeyDirections:Beginbyboilingthe¾cupwaterinasaucepan.Pourintheturmericandthegingerandreducetheheattolow.Allowthewaterandingredientstosimmer forapproximately tenminutes.Afterwards,pour in themilkandstirwell.Strainthemixtureintoateacupandaddthehoneyforabitofsweetness.

WesternWonderTurmericTofuScramble

Ingredients:1tbsp.oliveoil14-16ouncestofu½cupredpepper¼cupwhiteonion¼tsp.coriander½cupAnaheimpepper¼tsp.garlicpowder¼tsp.cumin1½tsp.turmeric½tsp.saltDirections:Beginbyremovingthetofufromthepackingandplaceitonadrydishtowel.Blotatitwithpapertowelsuntiltheextrawaterisremoved.Next,placeitinabowlandutilizeaforktomashitup.Thetofushouldbecrumbly.Totheside,heatuptheoliveoilinaskilletonmedium.Asitheatsforamoment,prepare theredpepper,whiteonion,and theAnaheimpepperbyslicinganddicing.Tossthemintheoil.Cookforagoodfourminutes,stirringoccasionally.Afterwards, add the cumin, coriander, garlic powder, and salt to thepepper and onionmixture and continue to stir for oneminute.Add thesmashed-uptofuandtheturmeric.Cookforabouttwomoreminutesandseasonwithsaltandpepper, ifdesired.Thisrecipecanbeeatenon itsownorservedinwarmedtortillaswithavocadogarnishes.

GANODERMA

ThisAsian-basedherb is a bittermushroom. Itwas utilized inChinesemedicalpracticesforseveralcenturies,andrecentstudiesshowthattheherb boosts immunity and fights initial signs of cancer. It holdsantioxidants, as well, which reduce bodily inflammation while providinginterior relief. Look to this herb especially when hoping to reduce painfrom urinary tract infections. The best way to utilize ganoderma for itshealthpropertiesistodrinkreishimushroomtea.

ReishiMushroomTea

Ingredients:5gramsdriedReishiMushrooms(tryMountainRoseHerbbrandfromlocalhealthfoodstore)3cupswaterDirections:Breaking apart ganoderma is incredibly difficult; many report breakingtheircoffeegrindersor foodprocessors in theprocess.Utilizewhateveryou have. Try a heavy blade or simply meticulously, with fingers.Alternately,buyapre-cutbagofreishi.Bringthethreecupsofwatertoboil.Addthemushroompiecestotheboilingwaterandreducetheheatofthestovetoptolow.Allowthewatertosimmerforafulltwohours.Afterwards,strainthewaterandsettheteatotheside.Allowtheteatocoolforafewminutespriortodrinking.Note:theteawillkeepforuptothreedaysintherefrigerator.

CAT’SCLAW

Common utilization of Peruvian herb, Cat’s claw, is to heal stomachissues. However, recent use has been shown to boost the immunesystem. It stimulates the immune system, allowing secretion of greateramounts of fighter cells. Furthermore, cat’s claw contains oxindolealkaloids, which boosts the body’s ability to swallow up and eliminatebacteriumandviruses.

Immunity-BoostingAntiviralTeaNote:thisimmunity-boostingteaalsocontainschuchuhuasi,whichhasbeenknowntoreducepeople’sjointpain.Ingredients:1tsp.vanilla2tbsp.Gojiberries½tsp.Bercampuri1tbsp.cat’sclaw1½tbsp.chuchuhuasiDirections:Beginbyboilingtwolitresofwaterinasaucepanandthenplacingalltheingredients in the hot water. Allow the water to simmer for a full tenminutesonlow.Afterwards,steeptheingredientsandservewarm.

GINKGOBILOBA

The free radicals pulsing in the body from the exterior environment orimproper nutrition find their end days with the utilization of the herbginkgo biloba. The leaves of the gingko biloba hold bilobalides andginkgolides that work to refute these free radicals and reduceinflammation.Furthermore,thesepropertieshaveshowntoreduceharmcausedbyradiation.Recentresearchshowsthattheherbneutralizesthefree radicals that cause cell deathasa result of radiation; furthermore,gingkoreducesbraincelldamagebyapproximatelyfiftypercent.

GinkgoHerbalTea

Ingredients:1tsp.driedGinkgobiloba1cupwaterDirections:Beginbyboiling1cupofwater.Whenitbeginstoboil,pourinthedriedherbs. Readjust the stovetop to a low setting and allow the water tosimmer for twentyminutes. Afterwards, strain thewater and allow it tocoolforamomentinacoffeemug.Drinkwhilestillwarm.

ROSEMARY

TheAncientGreeksandRomans longenjoyedthebeautifularomaandevergreennatureofthisMediterraneanplant.Therosemaryplantbooststheimmunesystemandincreasesbloodcirculation,thusallowingoxygento arrive to body cells more quickly. The brain finds itself strong, withessentialconcentration.Furthermore,thisincreasedbloodflowimprovesdigestionanddecreasesasthmaattackharshness.

Raz-MatazzRosemaryGrilledSweetPotatoesIngredients:

6hugesweetpotatoes

½cupfreshrosemaryleaves½cupoliveoil1tbsp.pepper1tbsp.saltDirections:Beginbypreheating theoven to325degreesFahrenheit.Chopup thepotatoes lengthwise into fry-like components.Place the fry-likewedgesonabakingsheetanddrizzlethesweetpotatoeswith1/3cupofoliveoil.Afterwards,sprinklethefrieswithrosemary,salt,andpepper.Placethebakingsheetintheovenandturnthefriesaftertenminutes.Allowthefriestocontinuetocookfortwentyminutesmore.Priortoserving,drizzlethesweetpotatoeswiththeremainingoliveoil.

Chapter4:AntiviralHerbsAsaforementioned,syntheticantibioticshavenoeffectagainst the faceof viral infection. In fact, the utilization of synthetic antiviruses canactuallybreakdown the immunesystemand result ingreater lengthsofillness.Viralinfectionsaregenerallycausedinthefallandspringmonths,whenpeople’simmunesystemsareabitlow,abitweak,andsusceptibletoattack.Virusesaresmallpiecesofnucleicacidsthatboostthemselvesintopeople’sliving,healthycells;theyaltertheinteriorofpeople’scellstocreateadditionalviruses.Whileit’simportanttodigesthealthyfoodsanddrink herbs in the form of tea in order to eliminate chances of attack,thereareseveralnaturaltreatmentsthatrefutethesevirusesandhinderthelengthofthesubsequentillness.

ST.JOHN’SWORT

St.John’sWorthasbeenutilizedoverseveralcenturiestotreatsadnessanddepression. It hasbeen furtherutilized toassistwith rapidcutandwound repair. Recent laboratory studies show that St. John’s Wort ispulsingwithantiviral properties; it canworkagainst influenza,HIV,andherpes.ThepseudohypericinchemicalsthatresideintheSt.John’sWortattacktheDNAmaterialofthevirusesandtheyleavetheDNAmaterialofthebodilycellsalone.

WoundDisinfection

Ingredients:

12/3ouncesSt.John’sWortFlowers½cup100-proofalcoholDirections:Beginbypoundingtheflowerwithamortarandpestleuntil it’spowder-like.Place theherb in the100-proofalcohol,sealed, fora full tendays.Afterwards, strain the alcohol. Utilize the alcohol for the disinfection ofwounds and the relief of frostbite. One can further use it to relieveinflammation.St.John’sWortMedicinalTeaIngredients:2tsp.driedSt.John’sWort1cupwaterDirections:Beginbyboilingtheonecupofwaterinasaucepan.Afterwards,pourthedriedherbsintothewaterandputthestovetoponlow.Allowthewatertosimmer for twentyminutesprior tostraining thewater.Prior todrinking,onecanadministerabitofhoneytothebeveragefordesiredsweetness.

LICORICEROOT

ArecentSARSepidemicactivatedahuntforproperantivirusesinordertoeliminate thedisease.Germanresearchers found that thecompoundintherootofthelicoriceplant,glycyrrhizin,wastrulyeffectiveintreatingthedisease.Therootwasnottoxictotheotherbodilycells,andthereforedidnogreaterdamage.The interiorcompoundof the root,glycyrrhizin,actuallyreducedtherateofreplicationoftheSARSvirus,inthiscase;itfurther inhibited the virus’ ability to break into the bodily cell walls andalterthecellneuralcontent.Furthermore,licoricehasbeennotedtohaltthesynthesisofHIVcellsinalabsetting.BecauseHIVisaviralinfection,the understanding of this great herb is incredibly important movingforward.

LicoriceRootTea

Ingredients:¼cuplicoriceroot2quartsofwater1freshginger,slicedDirections:Begin by boiling the two quarts ofwater on high.When thewater hasbegun to boil, place the licorice root and the fresh ginger in thewater.Make sure they’ve been chopped into the smallest possible pieces tomaximizetheirflavour.Placethestovetoponalowsettingandallowthewater to simmer for thirty minutes. Afterwards, remove the water andstrainit.Drinkwarm.Theteawillkeepintherefrigeratorforaboutthreedays.

LicoriceandCorianderMeatSauce

Ingredients:1½poundspork8mushrooms½cupshrimp1cupshallots½bunchcorianderleaf16garliccloves1tsp.licorice1tbsp.sugar½cupwhitewine2/3cupsoysauceDirections:Begin by preparing themushrooms.Soak themushrooms in hotwaterwith a cover overtop of them for about an hour. Afterwards, place themushroomsonacuttingboardandmince.Reserve1cupofthesoakingmushroomwater,andpourtherestaway.Heatawokonmedium-highheattotheside.Addinaquarterofthepork.Stirtheporkforaboutthreeminutes.Next,addthechoppedshallotsandstirforanadditionalthreeminutes.Next,addtheshrimp,thecilantro,themushrooms,andhalfofthegarliccloves.Transferthemixturetoabowl.Next,placethewokonhighheat.Addtheremainingporkandcontinuetostir fry forabout fiveminutes.Add thesugar, 2 tbsp.of thesoysauce,andthelicorice.Stiruntilthemeatiscompletelybrown.Now,pourthebowl-mixturebackintothewok.Addthe1cupofleftovermushroomwaterandtheremainingsoysaucealongwiththewhitewine.

Bringthemixturetoaboil.Addtheremaininggarlicandsaltandpepperto taste. Allow the mixture to simmer for thirty additional minutes.Afterwards,servethemeatsaucewithriceforfullflavour.

ELDERBERRY

The black elderberry is world-renowned as one of the world’s mostantiquated and essential remedies. The elderberry finds its particularniche in the fight againstmeddlesome influenza. A recent double-blindtrialhasshownthattheelderberryherbcreatesessentialassistance.Anenhancedimmuneresponseiscreatedfromtheusageoftheelderberry,resultinginuptoafourdaydecreaseinthelengthoftheinfluenza.Theelderberrypropertiesbind to thesmallbitsofprotein that resideon theexterior of the birus cell. Flavonoids in the elderberry further work toprotect bodily cells from greater attack. Elderberry has been shown toreducethere-creationofallfourstrainsoftheherpessimplexvirus;ithasfurtherbeenfoundtodecreaseinfectioncausedbyHIV.Furthermore,itsantiviralpropertiesofferasoundrelieffromtheconstantflusideeffects.Itloosensthephlegmandmucuscloggingthelungsandthenose,resultingingreaterstrengthandfeelingsofvitality.

ElderberryColdandCoughSyrup

Ingredients:2tbsp.gingerroot2/3cupelderberries3cupswater½tsp.cloves1tsp.cinnamon1cuplocalhoneyDirections:Begin by placing the water in a saucepan and adding the ginger,elderberries, cloves, and the cinnamon. Bring the mixture to a boil.Afterwards, cover the mixture, reduce the heat to low, and allow it tosimmerforforty-fiveminutes.Removethesaucepanfromtheheat.Afterit’scooledabit,strainthemixtureintoanormalglassbowl.Afterthemixturehascompletelycooled,addthehoneyandcontinuetostir.Pourthesyrupintoaclean,sealablejar.Take½tsp.to1tsp.adayforachildand1tbsp.adayforadultstowardoffdiseases;intheeventofacoldorflu,takethedoseeverythreehours.

ECHINACEA

Immune system-boosting, beautiful purple-flower Echinacea has beenshown to haveessential antiviral abilities. The roots and the flowers oftheEchinaceareducethelengthandpainofthetypicalupperrespiratorytract infection and the common cold. One must begin the Echinaceaintakeearlysoastoeliminatedrasticsymptoms.

EchinaceaRootTincture

Note: Echinacea tincture is perfect to eliminate early cold and flusymptoms. It doesn’t taste great.Most people drip tiny amounts of theliquid into cups of water and take it that way. Regardless, Echinaceatinctureisavitalherbalmedicine.Ingredients:1cleanjar40proofvodkaDriedEchinacearootDirections:Begin by filling the jar you’ve chosen about ¾ full with the driedEchinacearoot.Next,pourthevodkaintothejaruntiltherootiscoveredby approximately two inches.Place the lid on the jar and label the jar.Allowthejartorest,sealed,inadarkcupboardforsixweeks.Aboutonceaweek,ifyouremember,shakethejar.After sixweeks, strain theherbsand keep thealcohol liquid.Pour thisliquidintoasmall,sterilebottle.Dropperbottlesworkthebest.Dropthetincture on the tongue in order to feel the tingling sensation of theEchinacea.Themixtureshouldlasttwoyears.

EchinaceaAntiviralTea

Ingredients:1tbsp.lemongrass1tbsp.spearmintleaves4tbsp.Echinaceagrounds(ofroots,flowers,andleaves)3cupswaterDirections:Bringthethreecupsofwatertoboiloverthestovetop.Afteritbeginstoboil, pour in the lemon grass, spearmint leaves, and the Echinaceagrounds.Turndowntheheattolowandallowtheteatosimmerforthirtyminutes.Afterwards,straintheteaanddrinkwarm.Theteacankeepintherefrigeratorforthreedays.

GARLIC

Garlic, that tastyherb, finds itshome inspaghetti saucesand,yes, themedicinecabinet. Itboosts the immunesystemandworks to inhibit thereproductiverateofthevirusespulsinginthebody.Thisisbecausegarliccontainsallicilin,acomplexcompoundthatcankillandinhibittheviruses.

WildGarlicPesto

Thepurportedhealthbenefitsofgarlic forboth the immunesystemandfor fighting back against viruses and bacteria are staggering. Thefollowingreciperecommendsforagingforabitofwildgarlicthatusuallygrowseveryspringattheveryexteriorofaveragewoodlands.Theplantisnothardtospot.Thewhiteflowershostagarlicscent;theplantsalsohave incredibly long,darkgreen leaves. Ifsuspiciousaboutaparticularplant,simplyrubthedarkgreenleaf.Iftherubbingemitsthegarlicscent,theplantismostlikelywildgarlic.Ingredients:2cupswildgarlicleavesandflowers200mloliveoil40gramssunflowerseeds½cupparsleySaltandpeppertotasteDirections:Begin by boiling a cup ofwater. Blanch the garlic leaves in the boilingwaterforafullfifteenseconds.Immediatelyafterwards,rinsetheleavesincoldwater.Pattheleavesdrycarefully.Placetheleavesinablenderora foodprocessoralongwith theoiland theshelledsunflowerseeds.Enjoythewildgarlicpesto.

GarlicSkinTreatment

Note:Thisointmentbringstheviralandbacterial-fightingpowerstotheexteriorbody.It’sperfectforrashesandcuts.Ingredients:3tbsp.oliveoil3tbsp.coconutoil(unrefined)1tbsp.crushedgarlicDirections:Beginbyplacingtheunrefinedcoconutoilinasmallsaucepan.Allowittomelt on low. Afterwards, pour in the three tablespoons of olive oil. Stirwhiletheyassimilatetogether.Removethesaucepanfromtheheatandaddinthetablespoonofgarlic.Pourthemixtureintoafoodprocessororblender,andblendthemixturetogetherfortwominutes.Straintheliquidandplaceitinasealablejar.Keepthejarintherefrigerator.Themixturewillturntoacreamyointment-likemixtureinjustonehour.Rubthemixtureontheskinforrashes,tofightcandida,ortofightinfection.Rubthemixtureonthechestforpneumoniaandchestcolds;rubitonthethroatforcoldsandsorethroats.Utilizeittocleanseone’sselfandeliminatebacteriaandvirusesanywhereonthebody.

Chapter5:AntibioticHerbs

CRANBERRY

Cranberrieshavebeenshowntointerferewiththebacteriaintheliningofthebladderinwomenpronetobladderinfections:sexuallyactivewomen,pregnant women, andmature women. The bladder infection is causedafter the bacteria have attached to the lining of the bladder. However,with theutilizationof thecranberries, thebacteriacanclearquicklyandfindnoaccesstothekidneys.

HomemadeCranberryJuice

Ingredients:8cupswater½cupagavenectar½cupfreshlemonjuice½cupfreshorangejuice8cupsfreshcranberriesDirections:Beginbybringingtogether thecranberriesandthewater ina largepot.Bring the cranberries to a boil and then turn the heat to low. Place acoveronthepotandallowittosimmerforafullthirtyminutes.Afterwards,bringthemixtureintoafoodprocessororblender.Themixturemighthavetobedonebitsatatime.Afterwards,addtheagavenectartothemixturealongwiththetwofreshjuices.Placeasieveoverabowlandpourthejuiceovertopthesieve,makesuretocollect.

Not-Just-ThanksgivingCranberrySauceIngredients:

12ouncesfreshorfrozencranberries

¾cupsugar

1cupwater

Directions:Bring together the water and the sugar in a medium-sized saucepan.Bringthewater toaboilandpour in thecranberries.Allowthewater toboost back to a boil.When this occurs, reduce the heat and allow themixturetosimmerfortenminutes.Continuetostir.Afterwards,coverthemixtureandcoolitoutsideoftherefrigerator.

TEATREE

This Australian tree holds essential oil that works as an incredibleantimicrobial agent when applied topically. It refutes the yeast calledCandida albicans and the bacteria that causes the staph infection.Furthermore,peopleoftenutilizeteatreeoiltotreatfungalnailinfections.Once tea tree oil is applied topically, the infection has been shown toimprovedramatically.

TeaTreeOilOintment

Note:Utilizethefollowingointmenttopicallyinordertorefutetopicalinfection.Ingredients:4ouncesoliveoil2ouncesbeeswax40dropslavenderoil20dropsteatreeoilDirections:Beginbymelting thebeeswax inadoubleboiler.Allow thewax tomeltslowly.Afterwards, remove thebeeswax from thedoubleboilerandstirwell.As thebeeswaxbegins tocool,add theoliveoil, the lavenderoil,andtheteatreeoil.Storetheointmentinaclean,sealablejarandapplytopicallyinordertohealcutsandreduceinfection.

LiceReduction

Whenlookingtoeliminateheadlice,dripafewdropsofteatreeoilintoshampooandscrubtheheadwithit.Thisshouldeliminateandpreventfutureliceattacks.

NaturalTeaTreeToothpaste

Ingredients:1tsp.sage5dropsteatreeoil4tbsp.bakingsoda3tbsp.coconutoilDirections:Bringalltheingredientstogetherinasmallbowlandstirwell.Placethemixtureonatoothbrushandbrushtheteethforapproximatelytwominutes.Rinsethemouthwithcleanwater.

ARTEMISIA

Asian-orientedArtemisiaisasystemicherbalmedicine.Thismeansthatitworksthroughthebloodstreamtoadministerhealthandstrengthtothebodily cells. Its active ingredient, artemisinin, works against strains ofstaphylococcus aureus, malaria, liver disease, cancer, MRSA, andepilepsy.ThereareseveraldifferentArtemisiafamilymembersincludingsagebrush,mugwort,Tarragon,wormwood,andsagewort.

TarragonGarlicChicken

Ingredients:½tsp.driedtarragon2tsp.freshtarragon2tsp.garlicoil2scallions2chickenbreasts½tsp.salt½cupcream1/3cupwhitewineDirections:Placethegarlicoilinaskilletandheattheoilonamedium-highsetting.Totheside,sliceanddicethefreshtarragonandthescallions.Placethescallionsandthedriedtarragoninthegarlicoilandstirforoneminute.Afterwards,placethechickenbreastsintheskilletaswell.Cookforfiveminutes.Becarefulnottoallowthescallionstoburnonthebottomofthepan.Next,flipthechickenbreastsandpourinthewhitewine.Tossinthesaltandplacethelidovertoptheskillet.Lowertheheattoalowsettingandallowittosimmerfortenminutes.Removethechickenfromtheskillet.Bringtheleftoverskilletmixturetoaboilandpourinthecream.Continuetostir.Addthefreshtarragonpiecesandstir.Saltandpepperovertop,aswell.Pourthistarragon-richsauceoverthechickenbreasts.Addabitmoretarragonforextrahealthbenefits,ifdesired.

DrinkAbsinthe

AbsintheisactuallycreatedwithArtemisiaabsinthium,whichisthetechnicaltermforwormwood.DrinkabsinthefordesiredArtemisiaproperties.

USNEA

Natural formationsof usnea canbe foundhanging from treebranches.This lichen’smain ingredient is usnic acid, which targets gram-positivebacterium.Therefore,itleavesallgoodbacteriainthegut,thusallowingtheimmunesystemtostrengthenratherthanfailwiththeoccurrenceofashortage of good flora. This usnic acid works to disrupt the bacteria’smetabolicfunctions,thusforcingthemtodie.

UsneaTincture

Ingredients:UsneaherbsEverclearWaterDirections:BeginbytakingaglassmasonjarandfillingitthreequartersofthewayfullwithUsneaherbs.Afterwards,pour theEverclearovertop theherbsuntilyou’vetoppeditovertwoincheshigherthantheherbs.Pourabitofwatertofillthejarcompletely,andtopthejar.Placethejarinacool,darklocationforsixweeks.Afterwards,straintheliquidandplacethetinctureinasmalldropper.Onecanutilizethetincturebydrippingitintocupsofwaterorsimplydroppingamorselonthetongue.

OREGANO

Mediterranean-nativeoreganoisaworld-renownedantibacterialherb.Itsmost active ingredient, carvacol, has been shown to be stronger thanStreptomycin, penicillin, and one of the most powerful syntheticantibiotics, vancomycin. Oregano is a broad-usage antibiotic; it willthereforeeliminateanysortofbacteriaitapproaches.

OreganoTea

Drinkingoreganoteaofferswonderfulassistanceforthosesufferingfrombacterialinfections.Rememberthatoreganoteacanhaveabittertastetoit,onethatcanberectifiedwithabitofhoney.Ingredients:8ounceswater1½tsp.oreganoleaves1tsp.honeyDirections:Beginbybringingalleightouncesofwater toboil inasmallsaucepan.Afterthewaterbeginstoboil,addtheoreganoimmediatelytothewaterand remove thewater from theheat.Allow theoregano tosteep in thewaterforafullfiveminutes.Afterwards,straintheteaandaddhoney,ifdesired.Enjoy.

OreganoOil

Oregano oil works to alleviate pain, even when applied topically.Furthermore,breathinginthescentof theoilworkstoreducenoseandthroat constriction and congestion. It further kills exterior bacteria andfungi.Ingredients:½cupoliveoil½cuporeganoleavesDirections:Beginbypreparingtheoreganoleaves.Theyshouldbefresh,rinsedandcompletelychopped.Pourtheoliveoilintoacleanglassjaralongwiththeoreganoleaves.Totheside,bringapotofwatertoaboilandplacethecleanglassjarintheboiling water. Allow the jar to rest in the hot water for ten minutes.Afterwards,removethejarfromthewaterandsealit.Placethejaronawindow that receives a lot of sunlight. Allow it to sit for two weeks,shakingiteveryfewdays.Afterthetwoweekshavepassed,straintheoilandtosstheleaves.Placethepreparedoreganooilinacleansedjar,andstorethejarsomewheredarkandcool.

MINT

The mint family offers up a medical counter, as well, with a host ofantibacterial effects. Look to thyme, sage, rosemary, lavender, basil,peppermint,andspearmint.Createateawithanyoftheherbs:especiallypeppermint,spearmint,andsage.

CULINARYSPICES

Further spices work to enhance the antimicrobial properties of foods,boostingtheimmunesystemandworkingagainsttheharmfulbacteriainthebody.Look tocinnamon,clove,chillipeppers,nutmeg,horseradish,tamarind,andcumin.

GarlicandCuminHummus

Ingredients:4garliccloves1/3cupoliveoil2tsp.cumin3tbsp.tahini2canschickpeas1tbsp.soysauce3tbsp.lemonjuice½tsp.saltDirections:Begin by slicing up the garlic cloves. Next, bring the olive oil and thesliced garlic together in a saucepan. Allow them to cook together forthreeminutesonmedium.Afterthreeminutes,removethepanfromtheheatandallowthepantocool.Next,placetahini,chickpeas,soysauce,lemonjuice,andsaltinthefoodprocessor.Fishoutthepiecesofgarlicfromthesaucepanandaddthemto the processor, as well. Keep the oil in the saucepan. Run theprocessor for twenty seconds. Afterwards, start to slowly pour in thecumin. After adding the cumin, slowly add the oil, aswell. Continue toprocessuntilyou’vereacheddesiredconsistency.Enjoy.

PreparationofHerbs

Theaboveherbswerelinkedwithveryspecificrecipesforutilization,fordigestingandforstrengtheningtheimmunesystem.However,thepreparationofherbscanbeverygeneralandisoutlinedbelow.1.DrytheHerbsWhen drying the herbs, harvest the herbs in the late summer. Cut thebranchesafterexteriordewhasevaporated.Donotgatheranydiseased,yellow branches. Hang these herbs upside down in a warm room andcheckonthemonceortwiceaweekuntilthey’vecompletelydried.2.StoreDriedHerbsAlwaysstorethedriedherbsinsealable,air-tightcontainers.Datethecontainers,andplacetheminadryplace.3.MakeaTeaorInfusionUseboiledwaterandsteeptheherbsintheboilingwater.Allowtheherbstosteepforafullfiveminutespriortostrainingtheteaanddrinking.4.MakeaPoulticeApoultice is a hot,wetmixture that is applied topically. Take the driedherbsandmixthemwithwateruntilitcreatesapaste.Spreadthispasteontheskinandplaceapieceofgauzeovertopthepoulticeandholditinplace.5.Cook,MakeanEssentialOil,andIncludeManyHerbsinEverydayLifeTheherbslistedabovecanbeincludedineverydayrecipes,ineverydaytopicalcreams.Enjoythebenefitsofthenaturalworldandthewonderfulflavourstheherbsbringtoeachrecipe.

ConclusionThemedicalworldofconstantsyntheticdrugsiscomingtoanastyhalt.Instead of allowing greater and greater bacteria to evolve via theutilization of synthetic drugs, look to the earth, to the natural, herbalantibiotics. Each herb outlined in this book holds unique properties toboost the immune system, to refute viruses, and to beat back againstbacteria. Rejuvenate the body and feel at one with the earth. Makeconfident,precisedecisionsabout theunique,evolvedplants thatenterthe body as antibiotics in tincture, tea, or food formation. Enjoy thewonderful flavors that build greater interior bodily strength. Holdantibioticstoahigherstandardandunderstandthehistoryoffeelingwell.

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