Did you know that antimicrobial herbs can be specific to certain types of pathogenic bacteria? And that taking a broad spectrum antimicrobial can sometimes be more detrimental to gut health.
Clinical research has determined compounds punicalagins and ellagic acid found in pomegranate peel, inhibit the growth of a wide spectrum of pathogenic bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Clostridia spp and Helicobacter pylori, but also enhance the growth of beneficial species.
High concentrations of garlic and its bioactive compound allicin have been shown to exhibit broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity, demonstrate prebiotic activity and prevent biofilm formation through the inhibition of early bacterial adhesion and secretion of extracellular polymeric substances.
Also in high concentrations, black seed and its active ingredient thymoquinone have shown strong antimicrobial and antifungal activity whilst having an array of health benefits. Thymoquinone has no effect on lactobacillus species, prevents biofilm formation and exerts systemic antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions.
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To make sure you’re not doing more damage by self prescribing anti microbial therapy, book a consultation to discuss which may be the best suited to your case.
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