Honey has been used as an antibiotic since ancient times. Its strong antibacterial properties can be attributed to a number of things, including its hydrogen peroxide content.
A 2014 study found that garlic extract is effective against C. jejuni, one of the most common causes of food poisoning in Europe and North America. The researchers determined that the efficacy with which garlic could inhibit the growth of this bacteria
You may recognize myrrh as one of the three gifts in the Biblical Christmas story, but like many people are unaware of its ability to fight off harmful germs and bacteria.
Thyme essential oil has been shown to be particularly useful against antibiotic-resistant bacteria. In 2011 researchers tested both thyme and lavender essential oil against 120 strains of bacteria from patients with various infections.
Oregano essential oil contains a compound called carvacrol, which has been shown to stop the growth of several types of bacteria [10]. One study found that 43 percent of mice who were infected with S. aureus bacteria lived past thirty days
Tea tree oil has been used for nearly a century as a healing treatment in Australia but is now available worldwide both as a pure oil and as a component in a variety of products
Cranberries are a commonly used treatment for UTIs, especially among women, and there is research that demonstrates the fruit's efficacy against this type of infection.