Scientists have found an ancient Welsh recipe could help fight food poisoning...

A 16th century Welsh drink has been found to contain antibacterial properties that could help fight food poisoning.

Scientists at Cardiff University hope to create a "super mead" using a mixture of herbs that can tackle salmonella.

Watch the report from Mike Griffiths below:

The scientists have been trying to work out how to make a so-called 'super honey'.

They've found with a mix of herbs that together can fight bacteria like salmonella.

They hope combining Welsh history with science being done in Wales could lead to new and effective drugs.

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The scientists say the formula could be added to a mead, gin, tea or other non-alcoholic drink.

The exact recipe is a secret, but the team hope it's not long before it's more widely available...