Preventing H. Pylori Infection Naturally

7. Alternative Treatment: Curcumin, Garlic, and Ginseng

Other alternative treatments that are promising, including curcumin, garlic, and ginseng. Curcumin is an active component of turmeric. Researchers have done many studies on curcumin, showing it has multiple health benefits, including antibiotic properties. Its anti-inflammatory actions make it particularly useful for treating H. pylori. One in vitro study showed it slowed growth in 19 strains of H. pylori.

Ginseng is an herb widely used in Asian folk medicine. Many studies show that it has antimicrobial properties, specifically inhibiting H. pylori by dislodging it from gastric cells and prohibiting bacterial activity and inflammation. Research has also shown that garlic extract is effective as an add-on to sequential therapy for H. pylori.