Research shows Australian ant honey inhibits pathogens
The medicinal value of ant honey has been a topic of interest in recent years, particularly in light of the alarming rise in antibiotic resistance.
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The medicinal value of ant honey has been a topic of interest in recent years, particularly in light of the alarming rise in antibiotic resistance.
An ant species in Australia makes honey that killed some bacterial and fungal infections in the lab, raising hopes that its properties could be used in new drugs
Experiments show honey from Australian desert ants has potent antimicrobial power.
Indigenous Australians have been using ant honey for generations to treat colds and sore throats, and as an ointment.
Honeypot ant researchers hope to identify compounds that can be used in antimicrobial treatments as western science catches up to Indigenous knowledge