A historical perspective of the principals of effective microorganisms applied science.

The concept behind beneficial and effective microorganisms was pioneered by Dr. Teuro Higa, at the University of Ryukyus, Okinawa, Japan. His book, An Earth Saving Revolution, provides an interesting and thorough examination of his revolutionary thinking.

Dr. Higa has clearly stated his goal to make this technology available for all of humankind: “It was not my intention to make EM technology into a monopoly but rather to make it freely available to everyone.” Subsequently, EM technology has been researched by academics worldwide, resulting in thousands of scientific papers and case studies. Throughout the 1970s and 80s, Dr. Higa pioneered the research that led to the development and commercialization of EM technology. This natural and organic biotechnology has since been successfully commercialized throughout markets in human health, agriculture, livestock and industrial waste treatment. Thousands of research and efficacy studies have been conducted and documented in projects, conferences and books around the world.

Originally, EM was developed for use in agriculture (crop farming) as an alternative to chemically-based pesticides and fertilizers. Unlike traditional fertilizers, the purpose of EM is to increase the number of beneficial microorganisms in the soil. This improves the soil's microbial health and promotes a healthy environment for plants. It can also be used as a processing tool to manufacture organic fertilizers.

From crop farming, its application flowed naturally into livestock. Outside the U.S., EM technology is actively used in livestock operations, including hog, cattle/dairy, and poultry. From livestock, the positive effects on the livestock waste and effluent into lagoons and rivers led to the use of EM technology for environmental purposes including land/soil remediation and water purification. EM technology-based environmental applications throughout the world have included cleaning polluted waterways, lakes and lagoons, in septic systems, municipal wastewater treatment plants, and landfills/dump sites. As EM technology became used extensively in livestock, research began into its use as a functional food supplement for human health. It was discovered that EM technology exhibits very beneficial effects as an antioxidant and probiotic on the digestive system.

Read more about the history of SCD Probiotics and how they have incorporated the principles of beneficial and effective microorganisms technology into products for a sustainable future.

*SCD Probiotics is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by EM Research Organization, Inc. or their affiliates.