The antibacterial action of honey. An in vitro study.
The reported antibacterial effect of pure honey was evaluated by an in vitro study testing the growth of various Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria in media containing varying concentrations of honey. It was found that most pathogenic bacteria failed to grow in honey at a concentration of 40% and above. The possible mechanisms of this effect are briefly outlined.
D001419:Bacteria / Q000254:growth & development*; D003470:Culture Media; D006722:Honey; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests
D003470:Culture Media