1. Oregano Oil
Also called oil of oregano, this oil can
do everything from aid in weight loss to help digestion. But one of
its most notable benefits is found in the ability to fight
infection.
Carvacrol, a phenol present in the oil, works to kill
bacteria and illness causing infections.
The power of oregano oil has most
notably been tested in food preparation practices, where it is able
to help control food-borne pathogens and bacteria. It’s also shown
promise in treating infections of the digestive system and
candida
albicans, a yeast infection of the gut.
Truly,
oil of oregano uses are many.
2. Garlic
Another super-powered food source
is
garlic, most recognized for its anti-cancer benefits.
But garlic is
also able to fight simple viruses like the common cold. It does this
with the use of
allicin, the compound in garlic responsible for its
smell as well as its benefits.
As
reported by Paul Fassa one milligram of allicin is
"nearly 15x
as potent as penicillin", protecting against parasites, yeast,
viruses, bacteria, and even antibiotic-resistant superbug
MRSA.
3. Echinacea
A powerful healing herb,
Echinacea has
become so accepted as a natural treatment that you can find it in
many prepared teas from even the most commercial brands.
One of the
latest studies on the power of Echinacea found that those who took
the herb for four months
had a lower incidence of cold than a control group, and the
average duration of their colds (when they did occur) decreased by
26 percent.
Further research has indicated Echinacea has similar
effects on the flu virus.
Herbalists recommend taking Echinacea as a
preventative method rather than a treatment, however.