Bee venom VS Fungi

In a study, the antifungal properties of bee venom were tested against two common dermatophytes, Trichophyton mentagrophytes and Trichophyton rubrum. These fungi are known to cause various skin infections in humans and animals. Using a modified broth dilution assay, researchers found that bee venom exhibited significant antifungal activity against both dermatophytes.

Remarkably, the antifungal effects of bee venom were much stronger than those of fluconazole, a widely used commercial antifungal drug. This suggests that bee venom could potentially be developed into a natural antifungal treatment, offering a powerful alternative to conventional medications.

Further research is needed to explore the full potential of bee venom as an antifungal agent and to develop safe and effective delivery methods for its use in treating fungal infections.

Reference: -Yu A-R, Kim J-J, Park G-S, Oh S-M, Han C-S, Lee M-Y. The Antifungal Activity of Bee Venom against Dermatophytes. J Appl Biol Chem. 2012;55:7–11.