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Betadine contains povidone iodine which is an antiseptic that can kill germs and bacteria. This antiseptic works by destroying germ cells and making germs inactive. Therefore, it is not uncommon for Betadine to be used to sterilize medical devices, especially to clean wounds.
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According to dr. Farhan Zubedi, a health practitioner as well as a public figure in his TikTok video, wound medicine does contain povidone iodine which functions to sterilize and prevent further infection. This liquid is bactericidal or kill bacteria.
Povidone iodine actually has other benefits, for example, for cleaning tools makeup.
“Povidone iodine solution with warm water can be used to clean makeup tools, because it is antiseptic or kills germs. It is very important to clean makeup tools from germs so they don’t cause acne when they touch the facial skin,” said dr. Farhan in his TikTok video, as quoted Wednesday (16/6).
Of course there are other benefits of povidone iodine aka Betadine that you may not know about. Here are five of them, as quoted from several life-hack videos on TikTok.
1. Plant Pest Control
In addition to healing wounds in humans, this one wound medicine can also heal wounds on humans plant.
Those of you who like to grow crops at home, must be annoyed when you see plants wither due to pests. Well, you can use Betadine at home to heal your plants.
You simply separate the rotting plant parts from those that are still healthy and sprout, apply Betadine to the healthy parts, then replant. Giving this wound medicine is believed to be able to reduce the spread of fungi and bacteria into the plant.
2. Produce Artwork
Who would have thought that wound medicine could be used as an ingredient for painting? One of TikTokers, Erika Richardo who is also a painter, tried to make a painting using Betadine Antiseptic.
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