[Bob434]

[[Rather than killing Staphylococcus aureus, the chestnut leaf extract — rich in oleanene and ursene derivatives (pentacyclic triterpenes) — works by taking away bacteria’s weapons, essentially shutting off the ability of the bacteria to create toxins that cause tissue damage.]]

Ok fine- but now we’ve got staph lying dormant in our bodies? What happens when the extract is stopped?

[CutePuppy]

[[— works by taking away bacteria’s weapons, essentially shutting off the ability of the bacteria to create toxins that cause tissue damage.]]

The presumption is that the biochemical change of bacteria is permanent or long-lasting enough, when it no longer poses a serious threat to a healthy immune system. In which case the "dormant" would not really be the proper adjective anymore. There are plenty of harmless and even useful bacteria and viruses in human bodies.

[[The extract does not lose activity, or become resistant, even after two weeks of repeated exposure.]]