Natural Antibiotic

[Sausagecake]

I was just wondering how many people have considered growing garlic in their back yard as a SHTF antibiotic? A bottle of antibiotic pills would probably work fine for a short term SHTF scenario(months). However, garlic seems like it could be a good long term solution. I guess a good question would be, is a long term SHTF scenario realistic? By short term I mean months, and by long term I mean years.

 

[Survivalcookie]

I was just wondering how many people have considered growing garlic in their back yard as a SHTF antibiotic? A bottle of antibiotic pills would probably work fine for a short term SHTF scenario(months). However, garlic seems like it could be a good long term solution. I guess a good question would be, is a long term SHTF scenario realistic? By short term I mean months, and by long term I mean years.

I envision long term all the time...I have become a pack rat thinking I could use this if...I have basic meds for a year, what I don't have yet is non-GMO herbal medicine seeds. I read online about oils that suppose to last for years buy very expensive...I am still learning about the medicinal plants...just not enough time in the day. Nice to get on these blogs just to learn a little and un-wind.

 

[Stschil]

Another good one to have is euchinacia (spelling?) or commonly called Purple Cone Flower. We have both as well as other herbals both growing and seeds in storage. The Encyclopedia of Country Living is a great source for things like this.

 

[cavemike]

Don't forget honey. Here are a few links to articles

Honey as a topical antibacterial agent for treatment of infected wounds
Honey Shown to Serve as All Natural Antibiotic, Heals Wounds
http://www.news-medical.net/news/2006/07/27/19109.asp

YMMV

Mike

 

[TGUNTER]

This is the one area I need the most help. Keep the post going I will take all the info I can get.

 

[Stschil]

Don't forget honey. Here are a few links to articles

Honey as a topical antibacterial agent for treatment of infected wounds
Honey Shown to Serve as All Natural Antibiotic, Heals Wounds
http://www.news-medical.net/news/2006/07/27/19109.asp

YMMV

Mike

I have bees as well. Local honey and bee pollen itself is also very good for reducing or even eliminating allergies like hayfever and the like. The key is that it has to be from the same area the sufferer lives.

 

[churchmouse]

Another good one to have is euchinacia (spelling?) or commonly called Purple Cone Flower. We have both as well as other herbals both growing and seeds in storage. The Encyclopedia of Country Living is a great source for things like this.

Adding that one to the shelf...thanks

 

[Survivalcookie]

Another good one to have is euchinacia (spelling?) or commonly called Purple Cone Flower. We have both as well as other herbals both growing and seeds in storage. The Encyclopedia of Country Living is a great source for things like this.

Yep, know what you are talking about we take that at first sign of a cold. I was looking at the survival meet up page and there is a guy who is a herbalist who has class over on the east side...I am definitely going to look into his classes.

 

[dudley0]

We have purple cone flowers around our place. Got them for butterflies and humming birds.

Save me a google-fu... what do you do with these? Seeds or flowers? Eat or brew?

Interested and lazy about looking right now.

 

[vzdude]

Lots of great info! I'm sure there will be more to come!

 

[mrjarrell]

If you're going to go the natural medicines route then do yourself a favour and buy a copy of this.
Amazon.com: Holistic Herbal 4th Edition: A Safe and Practical Guide to Making and Using Herbal Remedies (9780007145416): David Hoffman: Books

Also, bear in mind. There is no natural remedy that will replace an antibiotic. At best natural remedies have a small antibiotic effect. Usually in the topical arena. Your best bet is to talk to your MD and see if they will set you up with a supply of a broad spectrum antibiotic. It will likely have to be replaced every so often, too, since you're not likely to use in the short term. Drugs DO degrade and lose their efficacy. Garlic and echinacea are not great substitutes for a real antibiotic. If they were our ancestors would not have died in droves from disease.

 

[Iroquois]

Also gotta consider allergies, I love herbal remedies but they don't all love me. Echinacea is part
of the ragweed family for example.

 

[IndyGunner]

A bottle of antibiotic pills would probably work fine for a short term SHTF scenario(months).

Where do you get those!?

 

[J man]

About 2 months or so ago I posted about a book I found on E bay.
Amazon.com: Grow Your Own Drugs: Easy Recipes for Natural Remedies and Beauty Fixes (9781606521076): James Wong: Books

I always check e bay for books before buying at Amazon, that way I can get it for the best deal.