Study chestnut extract as an antibiotic?

American scientists have shown that the leaves Castanea sativa (Ess-Chestnut) contain ingredients that harm dangerous staphylococcus bacteria.

As the researchers report, can extract from the leaves of Castanea sativa an extract that makes staphylococci less dangerous. The extract deprives the bacteria of the ability to produce toxins that damage the tissue. The extract prevents the chemical communication between the bacteria. This effect makes the extract so interesting. Because it not only works against a specific poison, but can prevent a chain of reactions that is responsible for the production of a variety of toxins, the scientists.

Initial tests have shown that the extract itself could help against the dangerous MRSA germ. The study can be found here. (Pm)