Anti-septic

Bioactive constituents such as allicin in garlic, polyphenols in honey, and curcumin in turmeric are increasingly scrutinized for their antiseptic capabilities (Ankri and Mirelman, 1999, Microbes and Infection; Mandal and Mandal, 2011, Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine; Teow et al., 2016, Food Chemistry; FDA Guidelines).

In vitro research underscores their antimicrobial efficacy against a diverse array of pathogens, thereby suggesting potential roles in augmenting immune response and mitigating infection susceptibility (Ogbolu et al., 2007, Journal of Medicinal Food; NIH Studies). While these findings are promising, the absence of extensive human clinical trials necessitates further rigorous investigation to validate these preliminary observations (Sardi et al., 2019, Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine; WHO Recommendations; USDA Guidelines).