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There are many calls from the government to monitor the distribution of antibiotic drugs on the market. As a natural alternative, you can consume these 7 foods.
Distribution of antibiotic drugs is still occurring in the Indonesian market today. In fact, according to the Chair of the Daily Management of the Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI), Indah Suksmaningsih, there are 70 percent of antibiotic drugs circulating on the market without a prescription from a doctor.
This raises concerns because consuming antibiotics without a doctor’s prescription can pose a danger of resistance in humans. The reason is, the dose for each person is not the same. For antibiotics to work effectively and safely, doctors need to consider several things.
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Therefore, YLKI urges the government to monitor the distribution of antibiotics in the community more strictly. Everyone also needs to reconsider the effects before consuming antibiotics carelessly.
As an alternative, you can consume natural antibiotic foods. It contains natural compounds that have the potential to fight microbial pathogens that attack the body.
Launching Medibuddy.In (02/04/2024), here are 7 foods that have natural antibiotic properties:
1. Ginger
 Ginger can be a natural antibiotic medicine to fight viruses and bacteria. Photo: Getty Images/imageBROKER RF/imageBROKER/Juergen Pfeiffer |
Ginger has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties which are effective against bacteria and viruses, especially bacteria in the mouth.
This natural spice can also effectively treat respiratory tract infections, mouth infections and digestive problems.
In fact, ginger extract alone is commonly used as a traditional herb to improve the immune system.
Ginger can be consumed whole and fresh, boiled into ginger tea, or used as a cooking spice.
2. Turmeric
 The curcumin content in turmeric is also effective in fighting bacteria, viruses and fungi, Photo: Getty Images/Photopips |
Turmeric has an active compound called curcumin which is known for its antibacterial properties.
Curcumin has antimicrobial activity which can fight viral, bacterial and fungal infections in the body. The antimicrobial activity of curcumin also shows that this chemical compound not only stops infection, but also inhibits further infection.
Turmeric can be processed into warm drinks such as turmeric drink. It’s easy to make, you just need to use fresh turmeric, then grate the turmeric, and boil it with water. After that, strain to separate the dregs. Turmeric wedang is ready to drink.
3. Honey
 Manuka honey has strong antibacterial properties to fight pathogenic bacteria. Photo: Istock |
Honey can also be used as an alternative to antibiotics, especially Manuka honey which has strong antibacterial properties due to the presence of methylglyoxal.
However, honey in general also contains beneficial nutrients to fight viruses and bacteria. In honey there are enzymes that produce hydrogen peroxide and act as an antimicrobial agent to kill pathogenic bacteria.
Honey also has a low pH which can affect antibacterial activity. Apart from that, honey also has hygroscopic properties which can attract water from the bacteria’s living environment, so that the bacteria become dehydrated.
You can read a list of other foods that can be natural antibiotics on the next page!
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