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Oregano oil 'could wipe out MRSA'



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Published Date: 25 November 2008
MRSA could be wiped out using oil from oregano.
Researchers at the University of the West of England in Bristol discovered the herb could eradicate the infection from hospital wards when they found Carvacrol, a natural compound in oregano, to be more effective than 18 drugs.



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  • Last Updated: 24 November 2008 9:57 PM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Related Topics: Hospital superbugs
 
 

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