When we get sick, many of us turn to over-the-counter medications, but these drugs often have longterm side effects that can prove to be harmful. That’s why it’s so great that a natural antibiotic has just been revealed to be extremely powerful.

Doctors say that turmeric and honey can treat a variety of different ailments. Unlike conventional antibiotics, honey actually treats infections while not causing resistant bacteria. A new study carried out by the European Journal of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases concluded that honey is strong enough to destroy every bacteria that researchers tested on it.

Turmeric also has an incredible healing power, with curcuminoids giving it an astounding ability to heal. It also gives users an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antibacterial and antifungal effect.

When honey and turmeric come together, they work with each other in perfect synergy. Experts say that they can treat a variety of ailments including indigestion, cold, flu, asthma, hypertension, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, arthritis, diabetes, heart diseases, depression, anxiety, inflamed wounds and burns, eczema, psoriasis, acne, and aging. On top of that, they do wonders for the liver and kidneys.

All you need to make this remedy is:

• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• ¼ cup raw honey
• 2 drops of lemon essential oil, optional

Simply combine these ingredients and keep them at room temperature, making sure to stir thoroughly before using it. If you are trying to treat a cold, take half a teaspoon of the remedy several times throughout the day.

The next time you get sick, consider trying this remedy instead of over the counter medications that could end up hurting your health in the long run!