Oregano oil fights dysentery bacteriaExperimental study on the antibacterial effect of origanum volatile oil on dysentery bacilli in vivo and in vitro.
Highly relevant to gastroenteritis
We sought to understand how oregano volatile oil (OVI) influences dysentery bacteria, specifically Shigella sonnei and Shigella flexneri. In an experimental setup, we infected the abdominal cavity of mice with these bacteria to gauge the antibacterial effects of OVI.
After administering OVI through gastric lavage, we made several interesting observations. The research indicated that OVI provided a protective effect on the infected mice, showcasing its germistatic and germicidal properties against these troublesome bacteria.
Furthermore, we determined the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) in a laboratory setting, supporting our findings that oregano oil could be a beneficial treatment against dysentery infections.
Our conclusion posits that oregano oil emerges as a viable natural remedy for combating dysentery-causing bacteria, contributing positively to the conversation about natural treatments for gastroenteritis.
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