Are Dandelions as Effective as Commonly Prescribed Antibiotics
Against Bacteria? To determine whether dandelion roots, which
are used in many parts of the world for therapeutic purposes,
can be used as an antibiotic against the bacteria Serratia
marcescens and Escherichia coli, and to determine whether they
are as effective as commonly prescribed antibiotics. - dandelion
roots - food processor - 5 cups - sterile distilled water -
dandelion capsules (can be obtained from a health food store) -
sterile pin - penicillin tablets (250 mg) (can be obtained from
a medical doctor) - Erythromycin tablets (250 mg) (can be
obtained from a medical doctor) - Tetracycline tablets (250 mg)
(can be obtained from a medical doctor) - sterile applicators -
12 petri dishes: tryptic soy agar with 5% sheep's blood -
Serratia marcescens culture - Escherichia coli culture - masking
tape - marking pen - sterile filter paper disks Tests will be
carried out to determine whether dandelion roots can be used as
effective antibiotics. Dand