Copper’s anti-infection properties have been known since the days of scalpel-wielding ancient Egyptians, but modern medicine has not fully exploited these benefits until now.
Antimicrobial copper surfaces in intensive care units (ICU) kill 97 percent of bacteria that can cause hospital-acquired infections.
The ancient Egyptians used the disinfecting effect of copper by treating wounds with a mixture of copper filings and honey.
Copper’s anti-infection properties have been known over 4000 years ago by the Ancient Egyptians. at least since the days of scalpel-wielding ancient Egyptians, but modern medicine has not fully exploited these benefits — until now.