Published April 30, 2021, 6:56 PM
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has announced the development of kadios (Cajanus cajan) or black-eyed pea as skin antibiotic.
DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña said it was Dr. Doralyn Dalisay, a Balik Scientist, who looked into the development of the legume, which is commonly grown on Panay Island, as skin antibiotic.
Balik Scientist Dr. Doralyn Dalisay (Photo from Department of Science and Technology-National Research Council of the Philippines)
He said Dalisay’s novel study focused on the chemical and biological characterization of pure and bioactive compounds from kadios (Cajanus cajan) seeds and its topical formulation studies.”