Description
In this modern world, antimicrobial resistance in the spectrum of antimicrobial drugs has become a major hurdle in the treatment of various infectious diseases. To solve this very situation, alternative strategies have been adopted, where natural resources are playing a major role. Honey is one of them which is not only used as food but also used in the treatment of various therapeutic activities. It has also shown its potential in treating wounds of resistance microorganism, where the low water activity of honey easily creates osmotic stresses in them. Due to such effect, microorganisms lose water and ultimately results in cell death. Furthermore, according to the literature honey contains more than 32 organic acids and low pH which creates an undesired condition for the growth of microorganisms. In addition, diluted honey produces hydrogen peroxide as a reactant product which also has potential antimicrobial properties in certain concentrations. Considering it diversified role, it can be inferred that honey could be an effective substitute in the treatment of antimicrobial-resistant microorganisms.