A traditional medicinal plant, tormentil, shows promise against antibiotic-resistant bacteria in laboratory tests. Its compounds work by limiting bacterial growth and boosting antibiotic performance. Before the development of modern antibiotics, plant-based remedies were commonly used to treat infections. One such plant is tormentil (Potentilla erecta), a small yellow wildflower found across Irela

Forgotten Medicinal Plant Shows Promise in Fighting Dangerous Superbugs
Ronan McCarthy, University of Southampton, John J. Walsh, Trinity College Dublin, Kavita Gadar, University of Birmingham·SciTech Daily··1 min read
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