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Wildflower folk remedy shows modern potential for tackling antibiotic resistance
- March 23, 2026 at 7:20 PM
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Scientists have proven that a wildflower steeped in folklore for its medicinal powers has genuine healing qualities—and the potential to help combat antibiotic resistance. Tormentil, a yellow wildflower found in heath and boglands in the UK, Ireland and across Europe, can inhibit the growth of one of the world's most deadly pathogens.
Originally published at Phys.org