5 foods with anti-microbial properties to fight skin infections

Foods that can help prevent or fight skin infections

While the benefits of most of these foods are achieved by ingesting them, some are applied topically to treat skin infections.

By Longjam Dineshwori Published on: December 15, 2020 8:24 pm

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Researchers are constantly exploring the healing properties of natural, everyday foods. Some foods have been found to be as useful as over-the-counter medications in treating conditions such skin infections. Infection is the invasion of the body by harmful microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Some foods have anti-microbial properties that can help prevent or fight infection.Below, we’ve listed 5 different foods that can help fight or prevent skin infections. While the benefits of most of these foods are achieved by ingesting them, some have been found to be useful when applied topically. [Take note: Natural remedies won’t work for all skin infections. Some may need medication, and therefore it’s important to seek a doctor’s advice.]©Shutterstock

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Cabbage: This green vegetable is high in vitamin C that helps our bodies fight off foreign invaders. For years, the leaves of cabbages have been used as poultices to heal cuts, scratches, grazes, abscesses and infected wounds. For example, you can use cabbage leaves to remove pus from ingrown toenails and eliminate the infection.

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