A plant compound called morin may soon revolutionize gum disease treatment with a safe, natural alternative to antibiotics. Credit: Shutterstock A powder based on morin, a natural compound extracted from plants such as guava leaves, apple and fig peels, certain teas, and almonds, has shown antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects against bacteria that cause periodontal disease. It is expected that the substance, released in a controlled manner through polymers, will help with

Tag-uri: Medicamente