This month I’m going to take you through a few of my favourite anti-infectious herbs, starting with antivirals. But first, another cautionary note on antibiotics.
Viruses & antibiotics
One of the main issues with the overconsumption of antibiotics is that these drugs are often given to people with undiagnosed viral infections.
Antibiotics treat bacterial infections - they will do nothing for a viral infection. If anything, they’ll lower your defences and make you feel worse. Always ask for confirmation that you have a bacterial infection before taking antibiotics - you may need to run some tests before you can be sure.
Antibiotics treat bacterial infections - they will do nothing for a viral infection.
If your doctor suspects a viral infection, you’ll be told to go home, rest and drink lots of fluids. The great news here is that there are some potent antiviral herbs in your kitchen that can really save the day.