Article 569XB Saved by the Saxons! The disgusting 10th-century potion that could beat superbugs

Saved by the Saxons! The disgusting 10th-century potion that could beat superbugs

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Made from cow's bile, garlic and onions, Bald's eyesalve was meant to cure styes, but scientists believe it could deal with antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections

Name: Bald's eyesalve.

Age: 1,000 years old.

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