Category: antibacterial

Manuka Honey: The Honey With the Most Antibacterial and Anti-Inflammatory Benefits

Honey not only adds sweetness to food and drinks but also offers a wide range of health benefits. In particular, Manuka honey stands out due to its potent antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Manuka honey is predominantly found in New Zealand and Australia, where bees gather nectar from the Manuka tree to produce this distinctive honey….


Dragon’s Blood: One of the Most Potent Sources of Antioxidants on the Planet

Out of 3,100 foods, beverages, spices, herbs, and supplements used worldwide, dragon’s blood is the highest-known antioxidant tested according to a study published in Nutrition Journal. This dark-red tree resin has been used as a medicine for more than 1,000 years by many ancient civilizations including the Greeks and Romans and has been used in many traditional medicine systems…


5 Best Immune-Boosting and Antiviral Herbs to Grow at Home

When we have a cold or feel unwell, we tend to visit a doctor or buy medicine from the pharmacy. However, some diseases can be cured with the help of the healing power of plants—specifically herbs—in natural remedies, without the worry of drug resistance. Furthermore, some herbs are well-suited for home growing. 5 Healthful and…


The Power of Pomegranates

When was the last time you had a pomegranate? Can’t remember? Never have had one? Have one occasionally but consider them too much trouble to enjoy more often? What’s a pomegranate? These are typical responses whenever someone is asked when they last enjoyed one of these less common fruits. We want to share some tasty…


Why Wasabi Is Good for More Than Just Sushi

There’s more to wasabi—or Japanese horseradish—than being the best condiment for sushi. Scientifically known as Wasabia japonica (Miq.) Matsum, this perennial plant native to Japan has been cultivated for over a thousand years.[i] It’s now grown in other countries as the interest in Japanese cuisine grows. Wasabi, most well-known for its sharp, pungent flavor and vibrant green…


Antibacterial Agents From Nature

Probiotics, green tea, and honey are examples of “ancientbiotics”—natural compounds that have been used for centuries to address the overgrowth of opportunistic bacteria. These traditional medicines have also been scientifically validated as having antibacterial properties that are valued to this day. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been declared one of the top 10 global public health…