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Destroys or inhibits the growth of microorganisms (i.e. bactera, fungi, and/or viruses)
• Infections
Major
• Andrographis (Andrographis paniculata)
• Barberry (Berberis vulgaris)
• Pau d'arco (Tabebuia avellanedae)
• Black walnut (Juglans nigra)
• Garlic (Allium sativum)
• Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis)
• Myrrh (Commiphora myrrh)
• Neem (Azadirachta indica)
• Oregon grape (Mahonia aquifolium)
• Usnea (Usnea barbata)
• Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium)
Minor
• Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria)
• Amargo (Quassia amara)
• Arnica (Arnica montana)
• Barosma (Agathosma betulina)
• Bayberry (Myrica cerifera)
• Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis)
• Boldo (Peumus boldus)
• Boneset (Eupatorium perforliatum)
• Burdock (Arctium lappa)
• Caraway (Carum carvi)
• Cat's claw (Uncaria tomentosa)
• Cedar (Thuja occidentalis)
• Centaury (Centaurium erythraea)
• Chelidonium (Chelidonium majus)
• Chicory (Cichorium intybus)
• Chinese skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis)
• Cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia)
• Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara)
• Couch grass (Agropyron repens)
• Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)
• Elecampane (Inula helenium)
• Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus)
• Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
• Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium)
• Gentian (Gentiana lutea)
• Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
• Guggul (Commiphora wightii)
• Holy basil, tulsi (Ocimum sanctum)
• Juniper (Juniperus communis)
• Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)
• Lomatium (Lomatium dissectum)
• Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris)
• Mullein (Verbascum thapsus)
• Osha (Ligusticum porteri)
• Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
• Prickly ash (Zanthoxylum Americanum)
• Rhubarb root (Rheum palmatum)
• Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
• Sage (Salvia officinalis)
• St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum)
• Sun dew (Drosera rotundifolia)
• Sweet annie (Artemisia annua)
• Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare)
• Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)
• Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
• Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
• Wild indigo (Baptisia tinctoria)
• Infection
Note: antimicrobial herbs are further divided into other classes (Antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, antiparasitic, etc). However, this does not mean all antimicrobials are effective against those sub-classes.
Hoffman D. Medical Herbalism. Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press, 2003.
Barnes J, Anderson LA, Phillipson JD. Herbal Medicines, 3rd ed. London: Pharmaceutical Press, 2007.
Bone K. Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2000.
Bone K. A Clinical Guide to Blending Liquid Herbs: Herbal Formulations for the Individual Patient. St Louis, MO: Churchill Livingstone, 2003.
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AntimicrobialDefinitionDestroys or inhibits the growth of microorganisms (i.e. bactera, fungi, and/or viruses) Indications• Infections TreatmentsMajor Systems• Infection MechanismNote: antimicrobial herbs are further divided into other classes (Antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, antiparasitic, etc). However, this does not mean all antimicrobials are effective against those sub-classes. ReferencesHoffman D. Medical Herbalism. Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press, 2003. |
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