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04/05/2022
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By Franz Walker
Compounds in oriental penthorum found to be promising treatments for MRSA infections
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) remains difficult to treat due to its resistance to antibiotics. With this in mind, Chinese researchers looked into oriental penthorum (Penthorum chinense Pursh), a plant used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, to see whether it could be used to fight MRSA. More commonly known in China as guan huang cao, oriental penthorum is traditionally used by the Miao ethnic […]
02/09/2022
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By Ralph Flores
Looking for a natural mouthwash? These medicinal plants have you covered
Researchers from the Bharat Institute of Technology in India have found that medicinal plants can be used to prevent dental caries. In their report, which was published in BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, the team looked at the antibacterial properties of plants commonly used in traditional medicine. Natural mouthwash from medicinal plants People have used plants as medicine for […]
01/12/2022
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By Arsenio Toledo
DISCOVERY: Natural sweetener xylitol can fight bacteria and viruses, including the COVID-19 virus
Natural sweetener xylitol, a lower-calorie alternative to sugar, may have strong antiviral and antibacterial properties. Research suggests that xylitol may have both antibacterial and antiviral properties, an unusual combination found in a natural ingredient. Xylitol could help people cut down their use of dangerous and expensive prescription medications against diseases like the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19). Xylitol is commonly […]
11/04/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Plant cures: Uses and benefits of basil essential oil
Basil essential oil is derived from the leaves and seeds of Ocimum basilicum, commonly known as basil. The herb is typically used for culinary purposes, particularly in Mediterranean cuisine. Basil essential oil is also commonly used as a natural medicine in parts of Europe, India and Central and Southeast Asia. Uses and benefits of basil essential oil Basil is a fragrant […]
10/08/2021
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By Franz Walker
Study: Berberine, a natural anti-staphylococcal agent, can be used to treat prosthetic joint infections
Staphylococcus aureus is one of the primary pathogens responsible for prosthetic joint infection (PJI). This is a huge problem as certain strains of S. aureus are resistant to conventional antibacterial treatments. With this in mind, a group of researchers from China investigated whether berberine can be used as a treatment for PJI-related S. aureus infection. Joint replacement […]
10/05/2021
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By Ralph Flores
Bioactive compounds in pomegranate peel can protect against bacterial infection, says study
Researchers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture have found a novel use for pomegranate peels. In their report, published in the journal Nutrition Research, they revealed that pomegranate peels – considered to be an agricultural waste – have potential antibacterial properties. Phenolic compounds exhibit antimicrobial, antioxidant activity Pomegranates are known for their impressive health benefits, which range from […]
09/28/2021
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By Franz Walker
Investigating the antimicrobial activity of berberine against Staphylococcus aureus
Researchers from China looked at the anti-staphylococcal activities of berberine, an isoquinoline alkaloid derived from the traditional Chinese medicinal herb, Coptis chinensis, and evaluated its potential to treat prosthetic joint infection (PJI). Their findings were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Researchers collected 18 PJI-associated strains of S. aureus and identified their Multi-Locus Sequence Types (MLST). They assigned […]
08/27/2021
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By Cassie B.
4 Excellent antibacterial agents found in nature
COVID-19 may be getting all the headlines lately, but antimicrobial resistance is still considered one of the top public health threats around the world. Antibiotic resistance, which refers to bacteria resisting antibiotics, is a very important issue, but the larger issue is antimicrobial resistance, which describes the opposition of any type of microbe to the […]
08/02/2021
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By Mary Villareal
Medicinal plants: What you need to know about herbal antibiotics
Bacteria tend to develop resistance to industrial antibiotics sooner or later, but this isn’t the case with herbal antibiotics. Herbal antibiotics work in a way where bacteria resistance becomes unlikely, even futile. Medicinal plants, including herbal antibiotics, have been used in the management of infectious diseases since ancient times. In modern times, the effectiveness of many […]
07/28/2021
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By Ralph Flores
Combating dental caries with medicinal plants
In a study, researchers from the Bharat Institute of Technology in India explored how different medicinal plants can prevent dental caries. Their findings were published in BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies. The team looked at the anti-carries effect of different medicinal plants. In particular, the team explored this effect at the molecular level and against Streptococcus mutans glucosyltransferases (gtf). The […]
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