Finally, honey has been recognized by the scientists for its anti-bacterial properties. This nature miracle is even more powerful than conventional antibiotics due to its potent antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial properties. Honey contains defensin-1, a protein made by the bees which can act as a germ-killing agent.
When applied topically, honey has the ability to kill a great number of pathogens including MRSA and flesh-eating bacteria. The power of honey is based on its ability to fight numerous infections, thus making it difficult for bacteria to develop resistance, unlike the conventional antibiotics. Susan M. Meschwitz, Ph.D. claims that honey can provide an osmotic effect, which originates from the high sugar concentration of honey. In this fighting method, water is drawn from the bacteria cells, leaving no choice to the pathogens, but to dehydrate and die.
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