History with a Twist
Ancient Egyptians Used Moldy Bread as Medicine
Overview
They applied moldy bread to wounds as an antibiotic treatment.
Key Insights
Ancient Egyptians Used Moldy Bread as Medicine is a fascinating subject within history with a twist. They applied moldy bread to wounds as an antibiotic treatment. Thousands of years before modern medicine. The mold contained antibiotic properties. It actually worked. Penicillin.