Bacteria

Ashwaganda is a member of the nightshade family.

It shows antibacterial activity against gram-positive bacteria such as Staph, Enterrococcus, and Streptococcus. ¹ And also gram-negative bacteria such as Salmonella and Pseudomonas. ²

It also has antifungal properties, and is active against Candida Albicans. ²

It shows potential in treating malaria, diabetes, and cancer. However, because it increase testosterone, it should be avoided in those being treated for prostate cancer. ²

It increases sperm count and reduces FSH levels. In women, it increases arousal, lubrication, and orgasm. ²

It protects the cardiovascular system. It is also anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. ²

It also helps with stress, anxiety, insomnia, depression, schizophrenia, and hormone balance. ²

It helps build muscle. It might even be effective against COVID. ²

It may be useful in treating Hypothyroid conditions. That being said, it can exacerbate Hyperthyroid, so be mindful of each condition. ²

It increases GABA and reduces dopamine, which can be beneficial or harmful depending on the situation. GABA can excite or inhibit the nerves, and reduced dopamine can have an impact on clinical depression, for example. ²

Because it reduces the functioning of the HPA axis, it may speed aging rather than slowing it down. Supplementing with DHEA may help counteract this issue. ²

Those with autoimmune disease should avoid Ashwaganda altogether, because it boost immune activity and also is a member of the nightshade family. ²

Interactions:

Ashwagandha root may interact with anti-anxiety, sleep, myorelaxant and sedative preparations, exacerbating their effects due to synergism. The raw material exhibits additive effects with anticonvulsants, barbiturates, and benzodiazepines which may lead to an increase in their adverse effects, such as impaired motor coordination, muscle weakness, headache, decreased libido, muscle tremors, and drowsiness. Ashwagandha root should not be used concomitantly with immunosuppressive drugs. ²

1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.a.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4427836/
2. https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4923/15/4/1057

Ciprofloxacin is a strong fluoroquinolone antibiotic that should be used only as a last resort in treating difficult infections. The FDA has issued a black box warning for this drug. You should avoid it if there are any alternatives.

It is particularly damaging if you have Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Marfan syndrome, are at increased risk of aortic aneurysm, have high blood pressure, higher risk of colon cancer, higher risk of vascular disease, or elderly.

This warning applies to all versions of the drug, including oral and eye drop usage. ¹

1. https://www.myquinstory.info/can-you-be-floxed-by-eyedrops/

Cordyceps Militaris is one of the most important remedies in Traditional Chinese Medicine and its existence has been known since 2000 B.C. Evidence shows it is beneficial for sexual health, inflammation, aging, cancer, tumors, immune system, microbes, bacteria, viruses, fungus, protozoa, insects, larva, lung scarring, high blood sugar, cholesterol, diabetes, HIV, malaria, streptococcus, fatigue, neurons/CNS, liver, and kidneys. ¹

1. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0367326X10001863

Hibiscus is high in antioxidants, lowers blood pressure, and may even help inhibit cancer growth. ¹ It inhibits urea and bacterial growth. ² It is also antiviral against HSV. ²

1. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/hibiscus-tea-benefits
2. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28468298/

Supplementation with IgG found in milk and other animal products can help prevent gastrointestinal infections, respiratory tract infections, bacterial infections, and bacteria-induced inflammation. ¹

1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6024018/

Magnesium may improve the outcome of Streptococcus infection. ¹

1. https://research.birmingham.ac.uk/en/publications/magnesium-therapy-improves-outcome-in-streptococcus-pneumoniae-me

Monolaurin is able to break down the lipid envelope of viruses such as HSV. ^{1 2}

It is also effective at breaking down biofilms on various bacteria, such as Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Enterobacter, Enterococcus, Klebsiella, and E. Coli ^{3 4}.

1. https://www.monolaurinandmore.com/articles/monolaurin-hsv
2. https://www.monolaurinandmore.com/articles/monolaurin-and-herpes-the-definitive-guide
3. https://bmcproc.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12919-019-0174-9
4. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17966176/

Niclosamide is a pharmaceutical drug primarily used to treat parasitic infections. Recent studies have shown is to be effective for other disease as well, such as cancer, bacterial and viral infection, metabolic diseases such as Type II diabetes, NASH and NAFLD, artery constriction, endometriosis, neuropathic pain, rheumatoid arthritis, sclerodermatous graft-versus-host disease, and systemic sclerosis. ^{1 2}

1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5628105/
2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6832696/

Ozone shows great potential for wound healing, and has inti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral properties. ¹ Ozone can be applied as a gas, but there are also ozonated oils that are available for easier at-home treatment.

It may be effective for treating Lichen Sclerosis and Balanitis Xerotica Obliterans. ²

It also shows promise in treating postherpetic neuralgia ³, Herpes virus, COVID, and Hepatitis C. ⁴

Ozone increases efficacy of antivirals, so it is best used in combination with antiviral therapy. ⁴

Ozone is potentially harmful when inhaled, so use caution not to breathe deeply into the lungs. ⁴

1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7871935/
2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6017296/
3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6118245/
4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7585733/

Selenium is able to detox heavy metals in the body. ¹

It also shows promise as an antimicrobial against a range of microorganisms including E. Coli and Candida. ²

Maximum daily intake for adults is 400mcg.

1. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0020169300877579
2. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsami.2c21013