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Chlorine dioxide proven to kill hospital superbugs, including MRSA

July 26, 2023 - bactericidal, virucidal, sporicidal, cysticidal, algicidal, and fungicidal – and the best part is that chlorine dioxide is safe, effective, and drug-free.

"It has been reported that chlorine dioxide, a strong oxidant, can inhibit or destroy microorganisms at concentrations ranging from 1 to 100 ppm which produced potent antiviral activity, inactivating > or = 99.9% of the viruses with a 15-sec treatment for sensitization," Georgiou's paper explains.

"Moreover, ...

Here’s another health benefit of flaxseed: Improved gum health

March 26, 2021 - bactericidal concentration (MBC) against three oral pathogens, namely, Porphyromonas gingivalis, Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans and Tannerella forsythia.

P. gingivalis is an invasive and evasive bacterium that has been described as a "keystone" biofilm species. It is heavily involved in the pathogenesis of periodontitis. A. actinomycetemcomitans is an opportunistic pathogen associated with aggressive forms of periodontitis. Like P. gingivalis, this bacterium is ...

Researchers: Coriander oil is a safe and effective way to treat MRSA superbug infections

August 12, 2018 -

Coriander oil is known to be toxic to various strains of pathogenic bacteria. One study, published in the Journal of Medical Microbiology, investigated the bactericidal properties of coriander oil against invasive MRSA (methicillin-resistant S. aureus), which infect 80,000 people globally and kill over 11,000 people each year.

Researchers at the University of Beira Interior studied the effects of coriander oil on 12 disease-causing bacteria using flow cytometry ...

Extract from Asian plant helps eliminate bacteria known to cause tooth decay

March 04, 2020 - bactericidal effect that can stop the growth of S. mutans and potentially prevent dental caries.Korean mugwort is a natural anti-plaque agent

The study design involved the evaluation of the increase in acid production and biofilm formation by S. mutans, as well as the determination of the expression levels of virulence factor genes. Virulence factor genes are DNA that encode substances (e.g., toxins) produced by microorganisms. These factors help bacteria invade their ...

Does sunlight offer a natural way to kill indoor bacteria?

February 02, 2019 -

Sunlight exposure is one of the most important things to consider when designing buildings. However, it is not just considered for the beauty that it contributes but also for its potential bactericidal effect, which, to some extent, is attributed to ultraviolet light. This theory was validated in a recent study by researchers from the University of Oregon and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, which showed that daylight exposure can significantly reduce the ...

Assessing the antimicrobial activity of flaxseed

January 05, 2021 -

Based on these findings, the researchers concluded that flaxseed can be used as a natural adjunct to periodontal therapy because of its bactericidal effects against P. gingivalis.

Journal Reference:

Badiger AB, Gowda TM, Rajarajeshwari S, Majhi SS, Kumar T, Mehta DS. ANTIMICROBIAL EFFECT OF FLAXSEED (LINUM USITATISSIMUM) ON PERIODONTAL PATHOGENS: AN IN VITRO STUDY. International Journal of Herbal Medicine. 2019;7(3):16-19....

Investigating the antimicrobial activity of berberine against Staphylococcus aureus

September 28, 2021 -

The researchers concluded that berberine has bactericidal activities against PJI-related strains of S. aureus. However, berberine's efficacy depends on the bacterial strain.

Follow NaturalAntibiotics.news for more studies on natural medicines against S. aureus infections.

Journal Reference:

Tan J, Wang J, Yang C, Zhu C, Guo G, Tang J. ANTIMICROBIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF BERBERINE ...

Scientists analyze the antioxidant properties of the pepper fruit tree

September 05, 2018 -

The researchers concluded that both UFP and RFO had antibacterial and antioxidant properties that made them excellent candidates as lead constituents for new treatments.

Read the full text of the study at this link.

Find other stories on antioxidants at Antioxidants.news.

Journal Reference:

Okoh SO, Iweriegbor BC, Okoh OO, Nwodo UU, Okoh AI. BACTERICIDAL AND ANTIOXIDANT PROPERTIES OF ESSENTIAL OILS FROM THE FRUITS ...

Anthroposophical medicine, a little-known alternative therapy, found to be effective in killing bad bacteria

October 06, 2018 - bactericidal activity of selected preparations from Anthroposophical Medicine was evaluated. Only drugs that had no alcoholic content, were prepared using only one plant, and are used for treating infectious diseases were used for this study. Following these criteria, only 33 anthroposophic drugs were studied.

The antibacterial activity of these medications was tested against Gram-positive bacteria, Bacillus subtilis and  Staphylococcus aureus, as well as Gram-negative ...

Study: Berberine, a natural anti-staphylococcal agent, can be used to treat prosthetic joint infections

October 08, 2021 - bactericidal effects against PJI-related S. aureus

Following their tests, the researchers found that berberine's minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values against PJI-related S. aureus strains varied greatly – from 32 to 512 micrograms per milliliter (mcg/mL) – among different MLST subtypes.

Within two hours of incubation, the researchers found no significant growth in all tested S. aureus strains. After 6 hours, all the strains showed a decrease in bacterial ...

Has the cure for MRSA been found? A traditional Côte d’Ivoire medicine shows great potential in treating the infection

October 10, 2018 - bactericidal concentration (MBC), the least amount of the antibacterial agent needed to outright kill the bacterium. They also determined if the extract is bacteriostatic or bactericidal by comparing the growth of the microbes in differently-prepared batches.

African medicinal plant has the potential to fight MRSA infections

The IPCI researchers found that extracts from the stem bark of the cherry mahogany were potentially effective against multiple ...

This beautiful purple flower native to China kills harmful bacteria in your body without any side effects

October 02, 2018 - bactericidal. Finally, they measured the postantibiotic effect, the ability of a treatment to continue suppressing bacterial growth hours after it was first administered.Phenanthrene in tuber roots can suppress or eradicate Staph bacteria

The ZCMU researchers reported that the fibrous roots of the Chinese ground orchid contained large amounts of phenanthrene. The fraction displayed good antibacterial activity against Gram-positive bacteria such as the Staphylococcus ...

Olive oil can help prevent ailments of the gut, cancer

February 13, 2007 - bactericidal action against H. pylori by the dialdehydic form of ligstroside aglycon, it is promising to carry out studies in vivo with extra virgin olive oil to prevent and control peptic ulcers and gastric cancer caused by this bacteria,� said the researchers.Studies conducted on extra virgin olive oil in the past have shown the Mediterranean staple to decrease the incidence of some cancers as well as cardiovascular disease.###..."...

Study: Eating a handful of dark-colored berries can help prevent tooth decay

April 07, 2019 - bactericidal agents capable of modulating pathogenicity of cariogenic biofilms. (Related: Cranberries contain possible anti-caries/anti-plaque agents (press release).)

Dark-colored berries, being rich in polyphenols, could be used as natural weapons against dental caries. The findings of this study support previous research by indicating that these are beneficial for preventing bad bacteria from sticking to the teeth and gums. This, in turn, could help lower the risk ...

Used as a spice in Mexico, India and the Middle East, cumin has an abundance of macro and micronutrients, including 18 amino acids

June 02, 2018 - bactericidal, carminative, diuretic, and antiseptic properties. These benefits researchers attribute to cumin being a rich source of vitamins A, C, and E, riboflavin, thiamine, and niacin. Cumin also contains a good amount of protein and dietary fiber as well as minerals like iron, copper, phosphorus, and potassium.

There are so many therapeutic uses of cumin. Let’s briefly discuss a few of them.

Cumin can be used both as ...

Peppermint shows potential for killing drug-resistant bacteria

October 21, 2018 - bactericidal concentration (MBC) methods.

Based on the results of the study, the ethyl acetate peppermint extract exhibited the most potent inhibitory effect, particularly inhibiting the growth of all the tested pathogens. The chloroform, ethanol, and methanol peppermint extracts followed.

The results also revealed that S. pyogenes had the lowest MIC value, which means that its growth can be inhibited with the lowest concentration of the peppermint extract....

Olive oil can help prevent ailments of the gut, cancer

February 13, 2007 - bactericidal action against H. pylori by the dialdehydic form of ligstroside aglycon, it is promising to carry out studies in vivo with extra virgin olive oil to prevent and control peptic ulcers and gastric cancer caused by this bacteria,� said the researchers.Studies conducted on extra virgin olive oil in the past have shown the Mediterranean staple to decrease the incidence of some cancers as well as cardiovascular disease.###

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Researchers say this aromatic plant is a valuable natural source of powerful antioxidants

February 11, 2019 -

Cotton lavender -- which is grown across Europe, Asia, and Africa -- is a shrub that can be identified through its bright yellow flowers and silver-gray filamentous leaves. This herb is widely used in Mediterranean and African folk medicine as a remedy for intestinal worms, digestive problems, and dermatitis. Moreover, cotton lavender exhibits antihelmintic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, bactericidal, fungicidal, and wound healing properties. Unfortunately, there are ...

Food cures: Cinnamon bark oil found to kill multidrug-resistant bacteria

October 04, 2018 - bactericidal activity against all P. aeruginosa strains. Bioautographic results also showed that cinnamaldehyde and eugenol were the active components of cinnamon bark oil that showed strong inhibitory effects against P. aeruginosa, although cinnamaldehyde showed more powerful antimicrobial activity than eugenol.

The findings of the study suggested that cinnamon bark oil and its active compound cinnamaldehyde could be used as an alternative treatment for multidrug-resistant ...

Garden thyme essential oil’s antibacterial properties found to be useful in fighting childhood illnesses

July 25, 2018 - bactericidal activities of essential oil combinations.

Thus, the researchers that concluded that garden thyme essential oil could be used as a potential drug against S. typhimurium, particularly, against the fever and diarrhea caused by this strain. “Instead of using Eucalyptus combinations, we could use Thymus combinations where [lemongrass essential oil] concentration is equal or more than that of thyme. [Garden thyme] combinations are more effective on Salmonella ...