Effective killing of Borrelia burgdorferi in vitro with novel herbal compounds
Karvonen, K., & Gilbert, L. (2018). Effective killing of Borrelia burgdorferi in vitro with novel herbal compounds. General Medicine Open, 2(6), 1-4. https://doi.org/10.15761/GMO.1000153
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Introduction: The tick-borne disease Lyme Borreliosis is caused by Borrelia bacteria. The disease can persist even after treatment with antibiotics, which is why other
methods of treatment are needed. Herbal compounds and phytochemicals have been recently examined in relation to eradicating Borrelia bacteria in vitro.
Objective: The possible antimicrobial effect of two novel compounds, Biocidin Liquid and LSF Broad-Spectrum Liposomal formulas, was examined in the hopes
of discovering an alternative method for eradication of Borrelia bacteria.
Methods: The minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) and minimum bacterial deaths (MBDs), as well as, time-kill effect of each compound were utilized in
the study.
Results: The Liquid formula effectively killed the spirochetes with 1:10 dilution, while the MIC for the Liposomal formula was 1:25. Moreover, the MIC for both
compounds with Round Bodies was 1:50 and for biofilms 1:10. Though long-term effect (MBD) was seen only with 1:5 dilutions for both formulas. Additionally, the
killing effect of each compound was observed already at 10 min post-treatment.
Conclusion: The study conducted here provides new insight into the antimicrobial effect of herbal compounds. Furthermore, studies such as these are required in
order to discover possible alternatives to antibiotics in the battle against Borrelia infections.
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