A reassuring assessment of the antimicrobial properties of honey without singling out any particular nectar source. More importantly, it reinforces honey's value in reversing antimicrobial resistance...
It is evident that innovative research is required to
exploit the antimicrobial properties of honey for clinical use and to determine
the efficacy of honey in the treatment of a range of skin disorders with a
microbiological etiology.
Honey: A realistic antimicrobial for disorders of the skin
J Microbiol Immunol Infect. 2015 Jan 30
Resistance of pathogenic microorganisms to antibiotics is a
serious global health concern. In this review, research investigating the
antimicrobial properties of honeys from around the world against skin relevant
microbes is evaluated.
A plethora of in vitro studies have revealed that honeys
from all over the world have potent microbicidal activity against
dermatologically important microbes. Moreover, in vitro studies have shown that
honey can reduce microbial pathogenicity as well as reverse antimicrobial
resistance. Studies investigating the antimicrobial properties of honey in vivo
have been more controversial.
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