Sunday, September 9, 2007

Herbal Alternative To Antibiotics - Infection-fighting



Do you or your loved ones fall sick at the slightest whiff of infection or chill in the air? Is there no end to the fevers, flu, coughs and sore throats? Is hearty play, serious study or hard work constantly being interrupted?

While it is impossible to safeguard against all germs and viruses, you can protect yourself and your loved ones by strengthening the body’s immune function with powerful, natural immune boosters from Mother Nature.

Infection-fighting Herbal Extracts

Oriyen Phyto Biotic contains extracts of herbs with antibiotic properties traditionally used to cure infections. 1 to 2 capsules of Phyto Biotic twice daily strengthens resistance to common infections. At the onset of a cold, coughing, sore throat or fever, double the dose for immediate relief.

A safe and natural infection fighter, Phyto Biotic is suitable for consumption by anyone aged 15 and above, with the exception of pregnant and breast-feeding mothers.

Antibiotics vs Natural Infection Fighters

Antibiotics, which are regularly prescribed for infections, can indiscriminately destroy healthy bacteria along with the infection-causing organisms or pathogens. Chronic antibiotic usage weakens the body's natural resistance, creating increased vulnerability to fungal or yeast infections, which cause diarrhea, allergies, skin and vaginal problems. Furthermore, many people complain that while on antibiotics they feel weak and nauseous and even lethargic, so they stop taking the drugs as soon as they feel a little better! Abuse, misuse, over- and under-usage of antibiotics have allowed pathogens previously sensitive to antibiotics to develop new resistances. Newer, more potent and more expensive antibiotics with adverse side effects are then needed to counter emerging resistance strains.

Studies have validated that various herbs with antibiotic activities can deal with infection-causing organisms safely and effectively. Among these herbs are Houttuynia, Scutellaria barbatae, Woad, Dandelion, Commelinae, Chrysanthemum, Forsythia, Begonia, Hedyotis, Yedeon’s Violet, Skullcap, Ledebouriellae, Honeysuckle and Licorice.

Dandelion, for example, is considered to be an aperient, diuretic, stimulant, stomachic, tonic and detoxicant. Dandelion tea is used to treat fever, insomnia, jaundice, rheumatism, eczema and other skin diseases, and constipation. Common dandelion has also been used against warts, cancers and tumors.

Licorice, another herb, is considered a demulcent, diuretic, emollient, expectorant, laxative, pectoral and stomachic. Folk remedies call for licorice to be used against asthma, bronchitis, coughs, fevers, ulcers and cancers.

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