Ancient Egyptians Used Moldy Bread as an Antibiotic (malevus.com)

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There is evidence suggesting that ancient Egyptians used moldy bread, specifically containing a type of mold called Penicillium, as an early form of antibiotic.

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this post was submitted on 15 Sep 2024

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