Researchers from Ethiopia’s University
of College of Medicine have recently found that the use of mixtures of honey
and ginger extract can treat drug –resistant bacteria such as Staphylococcus
aureus, Escherichia coli and Klebsiella .They note that further clinical
evaluation and pharmacological standardization of the mixtures are needed
before they can be used therapeutically.
The ginger extract and honey combination was found to have
the greatest inhibiting effect on the bacteria; however, even the two applied
separately were more effective against the bacteria than the antibiotics. Although
in vivo studies are needed, the researchers believe that the honey and ginger
extract combination is a promising source for treatment of resistant bacterial
strains.
Adapted from: Natural awakenings magazine
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