devoid of objectionable language; "lyrics as antiseptic as Sunday School"
(Antiseptics) Herbs that destroy or inhibit bacteria.
(Antiseptics) A product with antimicrobial activity that is designed for use on skin or other superficial tissues; removes both transient and resident flora. The term is used for preparations applied to living tissue (9).
(Antiseptics) Herbs which prevent the growth of bacteria. Examples: garlic, Echinacea, saw palmetto, goldenseal.
(Antiseptics) are microbiocidal agents harmless enough to be applied to the skin and mucous membranes, but they should not be taken internally. Examples include mercurials, silver nitrate, iodine solution, alcohols and detergents.
Substances that can be applied to the skin to prevent the growth of bacteria: goldenseal, calendula, chaparral, myrrh and the oils of thyme, garlic, pine, juniper berries and sage.
An agent that kills bacteria. Alcohol is a common antiseptic. Before injecting insulin, many people use alcohol to clean their skin to avoid infection.
a substance that inhibits the growth and development of microorganisms without necessarily killing them.
Prevents infection by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms.
Sterilized, or clean of any microorganisms.
(action) prevents, resists, and counteracts infection.
Agent that inhibits the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria or fungi.
A chemical which prevents or inhibits growth and reproduction of bacteria; it does not necessarily destroy them as a disinfectant would.
Preventing sepsis, decay, putrefaction; also, an agent that kills germs, microbes.
Herb that combats and neutralizes pathogenic bacteria, and prevents infection.
A compound that kills all bacteria, also known as a bactericide.