Researchers tested honey and propolis from Australia’s native stingless bees against 16 bacterial and fungal pathogens; the honey stopped every bacterium tested, including two hard-to-treat hospital pathogens, suggesting it could help combat antimicrobial resistance
- For generations, Australia’s tiny native stingless honey bees have been part of Indigenous medicine.
- Scientists now believe they may hold clues to tackling one of modern medicine’s biggest challenges: antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
- Researchers at the University of Sydney examined the potential medicinal benefits of honey and propolis (a mixture of plant resin and beeswax that bees use to build their nests) produced by Australia’s stingless bees, and the early results are hard to ignore.
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- For generations, Australia’s tiny native stingless honey bees have been part of Indigenous medicine.
- Scientists now believe they may hold clues to tackling one of modern medicine’s biggest challenges: antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
- Researchers at the University of Sydney examined the potential medicinal benefits of honey and propolis (a mixture of plant resin and beeswax that bees use to build their nests) produced by Australia’s stingless bees, and the early results are hard to ignore.
Sources: Times of India