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Natural treatments and home remedies for blood poisoning

When you have some kinds of infections in your body, then you can easily get an infection in your blood. This situation is known as blood poisoning. It means that you have bacteria in your blood. Also, this kind of condition is known as sepsis which is the medical term for it. There are some cases when sepsis is turning into a life-threatening condition. You should be worried if you are suffering from blood poisoning because this is a serious

infection that needs medical help.

Symptoms of blood poisoning

Symptoms of blood poisoning are elevated heart rate, elevated respiratory rate, abnormal white blood cells, and high body temperature.  Also, this kind of condition is known as septicemia. Viral, bacterial, and fungal infections are a reason for blood poisoning and also they can lead to blood clots. You must visit your doctor as soon as possible because you can more serious condition than at the moment if you do not treat this condition at the right time. Here are some home remedies and natural cures which are helping you to win against the blood poisoning:

9 Natural cures for blood poisoning

Turmeric

This kind of herb is one of the most used herbs in medicine. It is not only used for blood poisoning, but its health benefits have made it a miracle herb that is used for many kinds of diseases. Turmeric has curcumin as its components which means that when you are consuming turmeric as your natural remedy, then the protein levels in your blood are boosted. This was proven in one study which was done by Oregon State University and was published in 2012 [1]. When you have more protein in your blood, then your body can fight against many infections.

Also, this kind of herb is helping to fight bonds and swelling in a combination with antibiotics. In many cases, this combination has no side effects for which you should be worried. If you are suffering from blood poisoning, then you should add a pinch of turmeric to your dishes when you are cooking for yourself. If you do not like the taste of turmeric in your meals, then you should add one teaspoon of turmeric to cold water and boiled water, and then you should drink it. When you are using turmeric in a combination with antibiotics, then you are reducing the pain, swelling, and redness which are symptoms of the infection. You can dilute turmeric in water and take it every day. Also, you can take 2 grams of turmeric per mouth. In these ways, you will improve your condition.

Garlic

Every single person knows that garlic is one of the best vegetables which can be used because it has many health benefits. If you are suffering from blood poisoning, then you should use garlic as your natural treatment. It has one component which is known as allicin which is fighting against the different types of inflammations in your body which are leading to blood poisoning. Also when you are using garlic as your natural treatment, then you are boosting your immune system [2]. Many years ago garlic was used as a natural remedy for warriors who have wounds. Also, they were using garlic as a natural remedy for gangrene and sepsis. You should add garlic to your diet if you want to win against sepsis. It has positive effects on your body. Also, you can make a mixture of honey and chopped garlic cloves. Then, you should swallow this mixture. When you are using this mixture as your home remedy, then you can control the sepsis, and also you can control other infections in your body. You can make a mixture of this vegetable. You will need to peel a clove of garlic. Then, you should chop the garlic. After you have chopped the garlic, then you should mix the garlic with one tablespoon of honey. This kind of mixture is recommended to be consumed every single morning. It will help you to fight against blood poisoning and also it will help you to fight against other infections in your body.

Echinacea herb

When you are using this kind of herb, then you are boosting your immune system which means it can fight against infections [3]. In a cup of boiling water, you should add two teaspoons of powdered Echinacea herb. Then, you should steep this mixture. You should drink it when it is cooled. Drink it 2 – 3 times per day if you want to have the best results.

Honey

There was one study which was made by the University of Malaya in which was shown that this is one of the most effective natural remedies for sepsis [4]. In this study, it was shown that honey is boosting your immune system which means that you can recover in a faster way. Also, they are thinking to use honey as a pharmaceutical tool in the future to fight against sepsis. If you want to stay healthy, then you should consume two spoons of honey every day. Also, this kind of product can be mixed with milk or with other healthy beverages which will help you to stay healthy and to fight against blood poisoning. If you have a wound, then you should apply a poultice of honey in those places. You should apply the honey to the affected areas at least once per day if you want to have the best results.

Slippery elm and lobelia

These are one of the most effective natural treatments which you can use if you have wounds. We have said previously that if you have a wound, then the bacteria from it can spread to your blood and will cause you blood poisoning. You should make a paste from these herbs. The amounts of them should be equal. You should add a small amount of water to this mixture. You should use this paste as a bandage. You will notice that you have improvements in your condition.

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Irish potato

Many families who had blood poisoning or wounds have used this incredible home remedy which has saved their life so many times. When they were having infected cut which in many cases was a wound from a rusty nail, then they have used the Irish potato as their natural treatment. They were diagnosed with blood poisoning. You will need an Irish potato. You should wash it. Then, you should cut it in half. You should scrap a pile of mushy raw potatoes. Put a piece of Irish potato in a plastic bag to hold the potato juice. Then, you should wrap this remedy around your infected area. You will notice that the redness which is caused by the blood poisoning is gone. Also, other symptoms of this infection will be gone when you are using Irish potato as your natural remedy.

Herbal infusions

You can make an herbal infusion from dandelion leaves, nettle, and birch leaves. You should take one teaspoon of each mentioned herb. Put this mixture in boiling water. When you are using this mixture as your home remedy, then you are helping your body to clean the toxins which can lead to blood poisoning.

Vitamin C

There was one study which was made by the University of Western Ontario in which was shown that people who were suffering from blood poisoning and who were taking Vitamin C as their natural treatment have improved their condition [5]. Also, the onset of sepsis can be prevented if you use Vitamin C as your natural remedy. You can consume Vitamin C in an oral way or if you do not like its taste, then you can inject this vitamin. Also, there are many Vitamin C pills that are easily found in pharmacies and they do not have side effects. But the best way in which you can add Vitamin C to your diet is to eat fruits that are rich in this vitamin. In this way, you will help your body to fight against other infections. It will boost your immune system which means it can fight against many infections. You should eat a lot of citrus fruits or you can add Vitamin C supplements to your diet.

Mung Bean

There was a study which was made by the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research in which was shown that the extract of mung bean is helping in the fight against sepsis [6]. This bean is also known as Vigna radiate. It is native to India where it is used as part of the cuisine. Also in Chinese cuisine, this kind of bean is one of the most used types of beans. Deoxyribonucleic acid proteinHMGB1 which is a reason for the inflammation in the body can be reduced if you are using mung bean as your natural treatment. When you are eating mung beans, then you are neutralizing the effects of HMGB1 which means that you are reducing the chances of blood poisoning.

References:

[1] Oregon State University. Pulse: Tumeric is healthy and fruit juice carries similar risks to soda. 2012. Retrieved from www.oregonlive.com/health/2012/05/pulse_tumeric_is_healthy_and_f.html

[2] Arreola R, Quintero-Fabián S, López-Roa RI, et al. Immunomodulation and anti-inflammatory effects of garlic compounds. Journal of Immunology Research. 2015; 2015: 401630.

[3] Birt DF, Widrlechner MP, LaLone CA, et al. Echinacea in infection. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2008;87(2):488S–492S.

[4] Kassim M. The role of gelam honey in modulating the immune response of sepsis in animal model. University of Malaya. 2012.

[5] University of Western Ontario. Vitamin C may offer potential life-saving treatment for sepsis. Science Daily. 2010. Retrieved from www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/11/101117184457.htm

[6] Asian Scientist Newsroom. Chinese mung bean could protect against sepsis, Study read. Asian Scientist. 2012. Retrieved from https://www.asianscientist.com/2012/10/in-the-lab/chinese-mung-bean-protects-against-sepsis-inflammation-2012/

Hanan Marshal
Hanan Marshal
Hanan, a medical student (MBBS) having passion for writing and is very much interested in holistic living along with nature. He is very much interested in doing community service and watches anime and play PS4 during his free time. You can reach him through [email protected]

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