Bacterial infections and natural antibiotics

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This is an A-Z of bacteria, the conditions they can cause and the natural antimicrobial herbal remedies for each one. The plants listed have shown to have antimicrobial properties against that particular bacterium but do not cause an imbalance of the intestinal flora or ‘super resistant bugs’ like pharmaceutical antibiotics do..

Acinetobacter baumannii

Blood or wound infections and pneumonia. Natural antibiotic remedy:

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus)

Actinomyces odontolyticus

Oral, intestinal and genital tract infections. Natural antibiotic remedy:

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)

Agrobacterium spp.

Human systemic diseases, cellulitis, myositis, peritonitis and urinary tract infection. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis)
Coconut (Cocos nucifera)
Cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon)
Fennel seeds (Foeniculum vulgare)

Aeromonas hydrophila

Acute cholecystitis, bacteraemia and septicaemia, cellulitis, eye infections, haemolytic syndrome, kidney disease, meningitis, osteomyelitis, peritonitis, pneumonia and respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infection, wound and soft-tissue infections, Natural antibiotic remedy:

Rough chaff (Achyranthes aspera)

Bacillus anthracis

Anthrax. Natural remedies: NONE

Bacillus cereus

Food poisoning, gastrointestinal infection. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Arctic snow (Wrightia tincturia)
Fennel seeds (Foeniculum vulgare)
Bergamot (Citrus aurantium bergamia)
Marjoram (Origanum majorana)
Oregano (Origanum vulgare)
Pepperwort (Lepidium heterophyllum)
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
Savoury (summer savoury Satureja hortensis, winter savoury Satureja montana)
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)

Bacillus dysenteriae shiga

Dysentery. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris)
Zhi mu (Anemarrhena asphodeloides)

Bacillus megaterium

Brain abscesses, blood, eye, heart, skin and soft tissue infections and gastroenteritis. Natural antibiotic remedy:

Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum)

Bacillus pumillus

Arthritis, blood infections, eye infections, gastrointestinal infections, sepsis and systemic infections. Natural antibiotic remedy:

Oleander (Nerium indicum)

Bacillus subtilis

Endocarditis, pan-ophthalmitis, pneumonia and visceral abscess. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Acacia (Acacia karroo)
Arctic snow (Wrightia tincturia)
Blessed thistle (Cnicus benedictus)
Cape ash bark (Ekebergia capensis)
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)
Cumin (Cuminum cyminum)
Curry leaves (Murraya koenigii)
Dragon’s blood (Dracaena cinnabari)
Garlic(Allium sativa)
Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris)
Oleander (Nerium indicum)
Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)
Sour plum (Ximenia caffra)
Water lily (Nymphaea caerulea, Nymphaea nouchali)
Wisteria (Bolusanthus speciosus)

Bacillus typhosus

Cholera and typhoid. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Cubeb (Piper cubeba)
Zhi mu (Anemarrhena asphodeloides)

Bartonella henselae

Cat scratch fever. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea, Echinacea angustifolia)
Golden seal (Hydrastis canadensis)
Olive leaf (Olea europaea)

Beneckea natriegens

Cellulitis and septicaemia. Natural antibiotic remedy:

Marjoram (Origanum majorana)

Bifido

Gastrointestinal infections and irritable bowel syndrome. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Angelica root (Angelica archangelica)
Psyllium husks (Plantago ovata)
Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus)
Oregano (Origanum compactum)

Bordetella pertussis

Pertussis and whooping cough. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Apple cider vinegar (Malus domestica)
Echinacea (Echinacea angustifolia, Echinacea purpurea)
Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)
Garlic (Allium sativa)
Ginger (Gingiber officinalis, Zingiber officinale)
Lemon juice (Citrus limonum)
Lime juice (Citrus aurantifolia), turmeric

Borrelia burgdorferi

Lyme disease. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Andrographis (Andrographis paniculata)
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)
Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceous)
Banderol (Otoba acuminata, Otoba novogranatensis, Otoba parvifolia)
Blood root (Sanguinaria canadensis)
Blue flag ((Iris versicolor)
Burdock root (Arctium lappa)
Caraway seeds (Carum carvi)
Cat’s claw (Uncaria tomentosa
Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum, Egenia caryophyllata), coccinia (Coccinia indica, Coccinia cordifolia)
Dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale)
Echinacea (Echinacea angustifolia, Echinacea purpurea)
Elderberry (Sambucus nigra)
Fagara (Zanthoxyloides)
Gotu kola (Centella asiatica)
Japanese or Chinese knotweed root (Fallopia japonica, Polygonum cuspidatum)
Land caltrop (Tribulus terrestris)
Linden (Tilia cordata, Tilia platyphyllos)
Liquorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
Mandrake (Mandragora officianarum)
Moringa (Moringa oleifera)
Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus)
Olive leaf extract (Olea europaea)
Oregon grape root (Berberis aquifolium, Berberis vulgaris, Berberis aristata, Tinospora cordifolia)
Pine needle tea (Pinus aphremphous, Pinus koraiensis, Pinus sabiniana, Pinus sibirica, Pinus sylvestris, Pinus taeda)
Plantain (Plantago lancelota, Plantago major, Plantago ovato)
Poke root (Phytolacca americana, Phytolacca decandra)
Prickly ash (Zanthoxylum clava-herculis, Zanthoxylum americanum)
Red clover (Trifolium pratense)
Sarsaparilla (Smilax longiflora, Smilax regelii)
Sassafras (Sassafras officinale, Sassafras albidum, Sassafras variifolium, Laurus sassafras)
Stephania root (Stephania tetrandra)
Suma root (Pfaffia paniculata)
Yellow dock (Rumex crispus)

Branhamella catarrhalis

Upper respiratory tract infection. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Elderberry (Sambucus nigra)
Eyebright (Euphrasia officinalis)

Brucella bacteria

Brucellosis which is a highly contagious zoonosis caused by ingestion of unpasteurised milk or under-cooked meat from infected animals or close contact with their secretions. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Blessed thistle (Cnicus benedictus)
Pau d’arco (Tabebuia serratifolia, Tabebuia impetiginos)

Burkholderia pseudomallei

Melioidosis, septicaemia, Whitmore’s disease. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Echinacea (Echinacea angustifolia, Echinacea purpurea)
Golden seal (Hydrastis canadensis)
Olive leaf (Olea europaea)

Campylobacter rectus

Bone loss and periodontitis. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Betel nut (Areca catechu innaeus)
Garlic (Allium sativa)

Capnocytophaga gingivalis

Gingivitis. Natural remedy:

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)

Chlamydia trachomatis

Chlamydia sexual transmitted disease. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Echinacea (Echinacea angustifolia, Echinacea purpurea)
Garlic (Allium sativa)
Golden seal (Hydrastis canadensis)
Oregano (Origanum compactum)

Clostridia

Gastrointestinal infections, tetanus and toxaemia. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Angelica root (Angelica archangelica),
Coconut (Cocos nucifera)
Pomegranates(Punica granatum)

Clostridium difficile

Bowel infections and diarrhoea. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Angelica root (Angelica archangelica)
Coconut (Cocos nucifera)

Clostridium histolyticum

Food poisoning, gastrointestinal infections, trauma-associated gas gangrene. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Angelica root (Angelica archangelica)
Coconut (Cocos nucifera)

Clostridium perfringens

Food poisoning, gastrointestinal infections, trauma-associated gas gangrene. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Angelica root (Angelica archangelica)
Coconut (Cocos nucifera)

Clostridium septicum

Food poisoning, gastrointestinal infections, trauma-associated gas gangrene. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Angelica root (Angelica archangelica)
Coconut (Cocos nucifera)

Clostridium sporogenes

Gas gangrene and gastrointestinal infection. Natural antibiotic remedy:

Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)

Clostridium tetani

Tetanus. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Angelica root (Angelica archangelica)
Coconut (Cocos nucifera)

Corynebacterium diphtheriae

Diphtheria and upper respiratory disease. Natural antibiotic remedies::

Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis)
Golden rod (Solidago)
Hu huang lian (Coptis chinensis)

Eikenella corrodens

Oral, intestinal and genital tract infections. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Betel nut (Areca catechu innaeus)
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)

Enterobacter aerogenes

Bacteremia, infections of the lower respiratory tract, skin, soft-tissue and urinary tract. Natural antibiotic remedy:

Quince (Chaenomeles)

Enterococcus faecalis

Various but especially urinary tract infections. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis)
Angelica root (Angelica archangelica)
Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis)
Coconut (Cocos nucifera)
Cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon)
Dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale)
Fennel seeds (Foeniculum vulgare)
Neem leaves (Azadirachta indica)
Noni (Morinda citrifolia)
Peppercorns (Piper nigrum)
Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

Erwinia carotovora

A plant pathogen in potatoes and cyclamen which can cause pharyngitis, upper respiratory tract infection or urinary tract infection in humans. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Fennel seeds (Foeniculum vulgare)
Marjoram (Origanum majorana)

Escherichia coli

Various including anaemia, bladder infections, prostatitis, urinary tract infection and kidney failure. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Acacia (Acacia karroo)
Allspice (Pimenta dioica)
Arctic snow (Wrightia tincturia)
Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis)
Bergamot (Citrus aurantium bergamia)
Bilberries (Vaccinium myrtillus)
Blessed thistle (Cnicus benedictus)
Blueberry leaves (Cyanococcus)
Cape ash bark (Ekebergia capensis)
Coconut (Cocos nucifera), coriander (Coriandrum sativum)
Cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon)
Cryptolepis root (Cryptolepis sanguinolenta)
Cumin (Cuminum cyminum)
Dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale)
Dragon’s blood (Dracaena cinnabari)
Fennel seeds (Foeniculum vulgare)
Garlic( Allium sativa)
Ginseng (Panax)
Golden rod (Solidago)
Grapefruit seed extract (Citrus paradise)
Indian nettle (Acalphya indica)
Juniper berries (Juniperus communis)
Marjoram (Origanum majorana)
Marshmallow root (Alcea diditata, Althea officinalis)
Mucura (Petiveria alliacea)
Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris)
Mustard (Brassica juncea)
Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)
Oregano (Origanum compactum, Origanum vulgare)
Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)
Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)
Peppercorns (Piper nigrum)
Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
Pepperwort (Lepidium heterophyllum)
Phyllanthus amarus (Phyllanthus niruri)
Quince (Chaenomeles)
Radishes (Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. Sativus)
Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum)
Savoury (summer savoury Satureja hortensis, winter savoury Satureja montana)
Sour plum (Ximenia caffra)
Spearmint (Mentha spicata)
Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
Water lily (Nymphaea caerulea, Nymphaea nouchali)
Wisteria (Bolusanthus speciosus)
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
Savoury (summer savoury Satureja hortensis, winter savoury Satureja montana)
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)

Eubacterium limosum

Gastrointestinal infections and colon cancer. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Angelica root (Angelica archangelica)
Psyllium husks (Plantago ovata)
Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus)
Oregano (Origanum compactum)

Fusobacterium nucleatum

Various including Lemierre’s syndrome, periodontal diseases and topical skin ulcers. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Betel nut (Areca catechu innaeus)
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)

Haemophilus influenza

Influenza and meningitis. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis)
Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceous)
Chlorella (Chlorella vulgaris)
Comfrey (Symphytum officinale)
Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea)
Garlic (Allium sativa)
Ginseng (Panax)
Golden seal (Hydrastis canadensis)
Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris)
Nettles (Urtica dioica)
Sage (Salvia officinalis)

Helicobacter pylori

Stomach ulcers. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Apples (Malus domestica)
Chamomile (Chamomilla recutita)
Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)
Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum)
Dragon’s blood (Dracaena cinnabari)
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
Gentian root (Gentiana lutea)
Ginger (Gingiber officinalis, Zingiber officinale)
Hops (Humulus lupulus)
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus)
Liquorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
Marshmallow root (Alcea diditata, Althea officinalis)
Oregano (Origanum compactum)
Pau d’arco (Tabebuia serratifolia, Tabebuia impetiginos)
Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
Sage (Salvia officinalis)
Spearmint (Mentha spicata)
Tarragon (Artemisia dranunculus)
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) and lemon thyme (Thymus citriodoru)

Klebsiella

Urinary tract infection, bladder infection and prostatitis. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis)
Cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon
Dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale)
Golden rod (Solidago
Pyllanthus amarus (Phyllanthus niruri)

Klebsiella pneumoniae

Lung infection.Natural antibiotic remedies:

Acacia (Acacia karroo)
Cape ash bark (Ekebergia capensis)
Cumin (Cuminum cyminum)
Curry leaves (Murraya koenigii)
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
Marshmallow root (Alcea diditata, Althea officinalis)
Pau d’arco (Tabebuia serratifolia, Tabebuia impetiginos)
Sour plum (Ximenia caffra)
Turkey berry (Solanum torvum)
Water lily (Nymphaea caerulea, Nymphaea nouchali)
Wisteria (Bolusanthus speciosus)

Lactobacillus acidophilus

Arthritis, bloating, blockage of a lung artery, diarrhoea, disease of the oesophagus, heart inflammation, liver infection, skin reactions, stomach cramping, stomach lining inflammation, stomach and vaginal burning and discomfort. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Angelica root (Angelica archangelica)
Peppercorns (Piper nigrum)

Leptospira spp

Leptospirosis, biphasic disease, meningitis, liver damage and renal failure. Natural antibiotic remedy:

Gotu kola (Centella asiatica)

Leuconostoc mesenteroides

Blood and soft tissue infections, nosocomial infections during hospitalisation. Natural antibiotic remedy:

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)

Listeria monocytogenes

Listeria and meningitis. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Allspice (Pimenta dioica)
Blueberry leaf (Cyanococcus)
Garlic(Allium sativa
Mustard (Brassica juncea)
Oregano(Origanum compactum)
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
Tarragon (Artemisia dranunculus)

Micrococcus luteus

Pneumonia, septic shock and urinary tract infections. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis)
Cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon)
Cumin (Cuminum cyminum)
Holy basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum)
Peppercorns (Piper nigrum)

Micrococcus pyrogens

Blood infection and septic shock. Natural antibiotic remedy:

Cubeb (Piper cubeba)

Moraxella

Infections of the central nervous system, eye, joints, middle ear and respiratory system. Natural antibiotic remedy:

Marjoram (Origanum majorana)

Mycobacterium abscessus

Lung disease, cystic fibrosis sufferers at most risk of this infection. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Turkey berry (Solanum torvum)
Usnea (Usnea lapponica)

Mycobacterium leprae

Leprosy, Hansen’s disease, granulomatous disease of the peripheral nerves and mucosa of the upper respiratory tract. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Gotu kola (Centella asiatica)
Hops (Humulus lupulus)
Turkey berry (Solanum torvum)
Usnea (Usnea lapponica)

Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Tuberculosis. Natural antibiotic remedies:

African lily (Agapanthus inapertus P.Beauv.)
African wormwood (Artemisia afra)
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)
Blue squill or hyacinth bulb (Merwilla plumbea)
Cannabis (Cannabis sativa)
Cape willow (Salix mucronate)
Chamomile (Chamomilla recutita)
Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum, Eugenia caryophyllata)
Common fig bark (Ficus carica L)
Christmas berry roots (Chironia baccifera)
Desert fig roots (Ficus platypoda, Rock fig)
Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea, Echinacea angustifoli)
Elecampane (Lula helenium)
Fever tree (Lippia javanica, Lemon bush)
Figwort (Scrophularia nodosa)
Garlic (Allium sativa)
Golden rod (Solidago)
Grains of paradise (Aframomum melegueta)
Hard fern roots (Pellaea calomelanos)
Honeysuckle (Lonicera pericylmenum, Lonicera japonica)
Hops (Humulus lupulus)
Hu huang lian (Coptis chinensis)
Lemon tree leaves (Citrus lemon)
Liquorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
Lomatium dissectum (Lomatium cous, lomatium geyeri, lomatium macrocarpum, lungwort (Pulmonaria officinalis)
Loquat roots (Eriobotrya japonica)
Mint, spearmint and peppermint leaves (Mentha ssp.)
Mucura (Petiveria alliacea)
Papaya (Carica papaya)
Pau d’arco (Tabebuia serratifolia, Tabebuia impetiginos)
Phyllanthus amarus (Phyllanthus niruri)
Pineapple lily (Eucomis pallidiflora ssp. pole-evansii)
Propolis (beeswax)
Resurrection plant (Myrothamnus flabellifolius)
River red gum leaves and roots (Eucalyptus camaldulensis)
Small knobwood (Zanthoxylum capense)
Star grass tuber (Hypoxis hemerocallidea, African potato)
Tarragon (Artemisia dranunculus)
Turkey berry (Solanum torvum)
Usnea (Usnea lapponica)

Neisseria gonorrhoea

Gonorrhoea. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Acacia (Acacia karroo)
Cape ash bark (Ekebergia capensis)
Coconut (Cocos nucifera)
Copaiba oil (Copaifera pauper)
Cryptolepis root (Cryptolepis sanguinolenta)
Fagara (Zanthoxyloides)
Mullaca (Physalis angulate)
Pink cedar (Tabebuia heterophylla)
Sarsaparilla (Smilax longiflora, Smilax regelii)
Sour plum (Ximenia caffra)
Wisteria (Bolusanthus speciosus)

Neisseriameningitidis

Meningitis. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis)
Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceous)
Chlorella (Chlorella vulgaris)
Comfrey (Symphytum officinale)
Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea)
Garlic (Allium sativa)
Ginseng (Panax)
Golden seal (Hydrastis canadensis)
Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris)
Nettles (Urtica dioica)
Sage (Salvia officinalis)

Paratyphoid bacillus

Typhoid. Natural antibiotic remedy:

Zhi mu (Anemarrhena asphodeloides)

Peptostreptococcus micros

Various including infections of the abdominal region, brain, ear, gastrointestinal abscesses, genitals, heart, jaw, mouth, nasal septum and the pelvic and pleural cavities. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Angelica root (Angelica archangelica)
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)
Poke root (Phytolacca americana, Phytolacca decandra)

Pneumococcus

Bloodstream infections, pneumonia, meningitis and middle ear infections. Natural antibiotic remedy:

Radishes (Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. Sativus)

Prevotella spp.

Anaerobic infections in the respiratory tract and periodontal and vaginal infections. Natural antibiotic remedy:

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)

Propionibacterium acnes

Acne. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Cashew nuts (Anacardium occidentale)
Eyebright (Euphrasia officinalis)
Limes (Citrus aurantifolia)
Moringa (Moringa oleifera)
Poke root (Phytolacca americana, Phytolacca decandra)

External use:

Tamanu oil (Calophyllum inophyllum)

Prophyromonas gingivalis

Gingivitis. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Betel nut (Areca catechu innaeus)
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)
Raisins (Vitis vinifera)

Proteus mirabilis

Urinary tract infection, bladder infection and prostatitis. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis)
Blessed thistle (Cnicus benedictus)
Cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon)
Cumin (Cuminum cyminum)
Dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale)
Garlic(Allium sativa)
Golden rod (Solidago)
Phyllanthus amarus (Phyllanthus niruri)
Zhi mu (Anemarrhena asphodeloides)

Proteus vulgaris

Urinary tract infection. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis)
Blessed thistle (Cnicus benedictus)
Cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon)
Cumin (Cuminum cyminum)
Dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale)
Zhi mu (Anemarrhena asphodeloides)

Pseudomonas spp.

Various including bacteraemia, lung infections, pneumonia and urinary tract infection. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis)
Arctic snow (Wrightia tincturia)
Blessed thistle (Cnicus benedictus)
Cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon)
Cumin (Cuminum cyminum)
Dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale)
Fennel seeds (Foeniculum vulgare)
Garlic(Allium sativa)
Juniper berries (Juniperus communis)
Mucura (Petiveria alliacea)
Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris)
Mullaca (Physalis angulate)
Tarragon (Artemisia dranunculus)
Turkey berry (Solanum torvum)

Pseudomona aeruginosa

Blood, ear, eye and lung infections, pneumonia, skin rashes and urinary tract infection. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Arctic snow (Wrightia tincturia)
Fennel seeds (Foeniculum vulgare)
Garlic(Allium sativa)
Juniper berries (Juniperus communis)
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus
Moringa (Moringa oleifera)
Mucura (Petiveria alliacea)
Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris)
Mullaca (Physalis angulate)
Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)
Tarragon (Artemisia dranunculus)
Turkey berry (Solanum torvum)

Pseudomonas fluorescens

Blood infections and septicaemia. Natural remedies:

Fennel seeds (Foeniculum vulgare)
Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris)
Mullaca (Physalis angulate)
Turkey berry (Solanum torvum)

Pseudomonas putida

Skin and soft tissue infections. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)
Turkey berry (Solanum torvum)

Salmonella

Salmonellosis, typhoid fever, paratyphoid fever, food-borne illness. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Allspice (Pimenta dioica),
Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis)
Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
Blueberry (Cyanococcus)
Chamomile (Chamomilla recutita)
Chives (Allium schoenoprasum)
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)
Cumin (Cuminum cyminum)
Curry leaves (Murraya koenigii)
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
Garlic(Allium sativa)
Oregano(Origanum compactum)
Grapefruit seed extract (Citrus paradise)
Holy basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum)
Honeysuckle (Lonicera pericylmenum, Lonicera japonica)
Hu huang lian (Coptis chinensis)
Liquorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris)
Mustard (Brassica juncea)
Olive leaf (Olea europaea)
Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)
Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
Perilla leaves (Perilla frutescens)
Pink cedar (Tabebuia heterophylla)
Radishes (Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. Sativus)
Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum)
Spearmint (Mentha spicata)

Sarcina lutea

Emphysematous gastritis and skin infections. Natural antibiotic remedy:

Water lily (Nymphaea caerulea, Nymphaea nouchali)

Shigella dysenteriae

Dysentery. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum, Eugenia caryophyllata)
Fennel seeds (Foeniculum vulgare)
Garlic(Allium sativa)
Green tea (Camellia sinensis)
Hops (Humulus lupulus)
Hu huang lian (Coptis chinensis)
Juniper berries (Juniperus communis)
Mucura (Petiveria alliacea)
Pau d’arco (Tabebuia serratifolia, Tabebuia impetiginos)
Radishes (Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. Sativus)
Tarragon (Artemisia dranunculus)

Shigella sonei

Diarrhoea. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum, Eugenia caryophyllata)
Fennel seeds (Foeniculum vulgare)
Green tea (Camellia sinensis)
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)
Mucura (Petiveria alliacea)
Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)
Tarragon (Artemisia dranunculus)

Shigella flexneri

Bacillary dysentery. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Fennel seeds (Foeniculum vulgare)
Green tea (Camellia sinensis)
Hops (Humulus lupulus)
Hu huang lian (Coptis chinensis)
Mucura (Petiveria alliacea)
Pau d’arco (Tabebuia serratifolia, Tabebuia impetiginos)
Tarragon (Artemisia dranunculus)

Staphylococcus aureus

Various from minor skin infections to bacteraemia, endocarditis, meningitis, osteomyelitis, pneumonia, sepsis and toxic shock syndrome and MRSA and MSSA. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Acacia (Acacia nilotica)
Alisma (Alisma plantago aquatic)
Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis)
Arctic snow (Wrightia tincturia)
Aveloz (Euphorbia tirucalli)
Bird cherry (Prunus padus)
Black seed (Nigella sativa)
Blessed thistle (Cnicus benedictus)
Blueberry leaves (Cyanococcus)
Blue vervain (Verbena officinalis)
Borage flowers (Borago oficinalis)
Cape ash bark (Ekebergia capensis)
Chamomile (Chamomilla recutita)
Chestnut leaves (Castanea sativa)
Cinchona bark (Quinaquina officinalis)
Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum, Eugenia caryophyllata)
Coconut (Cocos nucifera)
Cumin (Cuminum cyminum)
Curry leaves (Murraya koenigii)
Damiana (Turnera diffusa)
Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea, Echinacea angustifoli), f
Fennel seeds (Foeniculum vulgare)
Garlic(Allium sativa)
Gentian root (Gentiana lutea)
Ginseng (Panax)
Grapefruit seed extract (Citrus paradise)
Juniper berries (Juniperus communis),
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia, Lavandula latifolia, Lavandula. stoechas, Lavandula luisieri)
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus)
Moringa (Moringa oleifera)
Mucura (Petiveria alliacea)
Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris)
Mullaca (Physalis angulate)
Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus)
Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)
Oleander (Nerium indicum)
Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)
Pau d’arco (Tabebuia serratifolia, Tabebuia impetiginos)
Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
Pomegranates(Punica granatum)
Pumpkin seeds (Curcubita pepo)
Radishes (Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. Sativus)
Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum)
Rosehips (Rosa canina, Rosa nutkana, Rosa pisocarpa, Rosa woodsii)
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
Sour plum (Ximenia caffra)
Spearmint (Mentha spicata)
St John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum)
Tarragon (Artemisia dranunculus)
Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
Usnea (Usnea lapponica)
Wisteria (Bolusanthus speciosus)
Yellow dock root (Gentiana lutea)

Staphylococcus pyogenes citreus (urinary tract infection)

Natural antibiotic remedy:

Arctic snow(Wrightia tincturia),

Staphylococcus saprophyticus

Urinary tract infection. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis)
Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum, Eugenia caryophyllata)
Coconut (Cocos nucifera)
Cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon)
Dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale)
Liquorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris)
Mullaca (Physalis angulate)

Streptococcus

Various including impetigo, scarlet fever, septicaemia and tonsillitis. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis)
Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceous)
Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum, Eugenia caryophyllata),
Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea, Echinacea angustifoli)
Garlic(Allium sativa)
Grapefruit seed extract (Citrus paradise)
Honeysuckle (Lonicera pericylmenum, Lonicera japonica)
Hu huang lian (Coptis chinensis)
Juniper berries (Juniperus communis)
Liquorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
Mucura (Petiveria alliacea)
Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris)
Mullaca (Physalis angulate)
Pau d’arco (Tabebuia serratifolia, Tabebuia impetiginos)
Perilla leaves (Perilla frutescens)
Radishes (Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. Sativus)
Usnea (Usnea lapponica)

Streptococcus faecalis

Various especially urinary tract infections. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis)
Blessed thistle (Cnicus benedictus)
Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum, Eugenia caryophyllata)
Cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon)
Dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale)
Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea, Echinacea angustifoli)
Honeysuckle (Lonicera pericylmenum, Lonicera japonica)
Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris)
Mullaca (Physalis angulate)
Perilla leaves (Perilla frutescens)
Radishes (Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. Sativus)

Streptococcus mutans

Tooth decay. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Betel nut (Areca catechu innaeus)
Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum, Eugenia caryophyllata)
Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea, Echinacea angustifoli)
Green tea (Camellia sinensis)
Liquorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
Mullaca (Physalis angulate)
Noni (Morinda citrifolia)
Raisins (Vitis vinifera)
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)

Streptococcus pneumoniae

Pneumonia and meningitis. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Alisma (Alisma plantago aquatic)
Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum, Eugenia caryophyllata)
Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea, Echinacea angustifoli)
Honeysuckle (Lonicera pericylmenum, Lonicera japonica)
Mucura (Petiveria alliacea)
Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris)
Mullaca (Physalis angulate)
Perilla leaves (Perilla frutescens)
Radishes (Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. Sativus)
Usnea (Usnea lapponica)

Streptococcus pyogenes

Arthritis, bone infections, cellulitis, impetigo, kidney disease, otitis, pharyngitis, respiratory disease, rheumatic fever, scarlet fever, sinusitis and tonsillitis. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceous)
Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum, Eugenia caryophyllata)
Dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale)
Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea, Echinacea angustifoli)
Elderberry (Sambucus nigra)
Eyebright (Euphrasia officinalis)
Golden rod (Solidago)
Honeysuckle (Lonicera pericylmenum, Lonicera japonica)
Mucura (Petiveria alliacea)
Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris)
Mullaca (Physalis angulate)
Perilla leaves (Perilla frutescens)
Poke root (Phytolacca americana, Phytolacca decandra)
Usnea (Usnea lapponica)

Streptococcus salivarius

Meningitis. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Betel nut (Areca catechu innaeus)
Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum, Eugenia caryophyllata),
Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea, Echinacea angustifoli)

Streptococcus sobrinus

Tooth decay. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Liquorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris)
Mullaca (Physalis angulate)
Noni (Morinda citrifolia)

Treponema denticola

Periodontal disease. Natural remedies: NONE

Treponoma pallidum

Syphilis. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Banderol (Otoba acuminata, Otoba novogranatensis, Otoba parvifolia)
Blood root (Sanguinaria canadensis)
Burdock root (Arctium lappa)
Copaiba oil (Copaifera pauper)
Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea, Echinacea angustifoli)
Fagara (Zanthoxyloides)
Ginger Thomas (Tecoma stan),
Gotu kola (Centella asiatica)
Poke root (Phytolacca americana, Phytolacca decandra)
Prickly ash (Zanthoxylum clava-herculis, Zanthoxylum americanum)
Slippery elm (Ulmus fulva, Ulmus rubra)
Stephania root (Stephania tetrandra)
Suma root (Pfaffia paniculata)

Veilonella parvula

Dental cavities, meningitis, periodontitis and systemic infections. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Eyebright (Euphrasia officinalis)
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)

Vibrio cholerae

Cholera. Natural antibiotic remedies:

Apples (Malus domestica),
Blue flag (Iris versicolor)
Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum, Eugenia caryophyllata)
Curry leaves (Murraya koenigii)
Green tea (Camellia sinensis)
Limes (Citrus aurantifolia)
Liquorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)

Yersinia pestis

Bubonic plague – black death. Natural remedies: NONE

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