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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

10/30/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Can Moor-e-Talkh, a Persian medicinal plant, be used to treat antibiotic-resistant bacteria?

A study published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine revealed that Salvia mirzayanii, a Persian medicinal plant also known as Moor-e-Talkh, could be effective against antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The researchers involved in the study believe that S. mirzayanii can be used to develop natural antibacterial and antifungal remedies for various illnesses such as Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Countless medical experts have expressed concern that the […]

10/10/2018 / By Edsel Cook

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

An African medicinal plant might be a potential means of treating infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Researchers from Côte d’Ivoire studied the therapeutic potential of extracts from cherry mahogany (Tieghemella heckelii), a tree that grows in certain African countries like Cameroon and Côte d’Ivoire. S. aureus is one of the bacteria commonly involved in […]

10/04/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Science again confirms the efficacy of ancient medicine: The antibacterial properties of honey found to be effective against resistant MRSA

To many, honey is more than just a natural sweetener: it’s a source of valuable medicine. A revered folk cure, honey has been used for a variety of medicinal purposes throughout the centuries, and now, science has confirmed that this tasty food may be all that stands between us and the scourge of antibiotic-resistant infections […]

09/28/2018 / By Edsel Cook

The therapeutic potential of cherry mahogany in treating methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Côte d’Ivoire researchers tested cherry mahogany (Tieghemella heckelii) for its antibacterial activity against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). They reported that extracts from the stem bark of the African medicinal plant were able to inhibit the growth of different strains of the drug-resistant pathogenic microbe. The study was supported by the Institut Pasteur Côte d’Ivoire. Its findings were published in […]

06/25/2018 / By Zoey Sky

What you need to know about MRSA and how to protect yourself from catching it

It’s easier to make the necessary preparations for minor medical concerns, like cuts and scrapes, before SHTF. But how do you prepare in advance for a superbug like MRSA? (h/t to ApartmentPrepper.com) What is MRSA? Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), or MRSA, is a group of bacteria – also referred to as a superbug – that is resistant […]

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