Anti-microbial Efficacy of Honey Against Infectious Pathogens

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Abstract (English)

Honey has been known as an ancient traditional medicine, possessing numerous health benefits and recognized for its
antimicrobial, anticancer, and antiulcer property. However, this study was undertaken to evaluate the anti-microbial
efficacy of the honey against infectious pathogens. The antimicrobial activity was studied on Escherichia coli,
Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Bacillus subtilis and Aspergillus niger by agar disc diffusion method.
Honey was found to effective against Staphylococcus (1.6cm), Escherichia coli (1.9cm), Aspergillus niger (1cm).
However, the existing antibiotic gentamicin and antifungal Fluconazole had shown more inhibition zone than honey.
Furthermore, honey was found to have 10 mM hydrogen peroxide per ml in the present study. In conclusion, honey may
be used as a cheap and effective concomitant agent for treating infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia
coli and Aspergillus niger.