Antistaphylococcal activity of Omani honey in combination with bovine milk

From: British Journal of Biomedical Science | Date: April 1, 2005| Author: Hosni, S A Al; Nsanze, H; Nzeako, B; Al-Jabri, A A | Copyright information

Honey is well known for its antibacterial properties,1-4 which act against a range of organisms including those that are highly resistant to antibiotics.5,6 Honey has been used as an adjuvant to accelerate wound healing since ancient times and has been used sporadically in the treatment of burns.2 The mild laxative, bactericidal, sedative and antiseptic characteristics of honey make it an important medicine.7

Bovine and human milk is reported to possess antimicrobial activities8 and co...

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