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Honey Heals Cuts, Burns, Wounds
Posted on Monday, June 23, 2008 at 12:32 PM by T.Smith, M.S. the site author">T.Smith, M.S.
Treat Burns and Cuts with Honey
After the review of over 20 clinical trials, it was concluded that honey shortened the healing time on many wound types, and provided better pain relief than antifungal creams and antibiotics (Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds, Mar 2006).
This isn't new science. The ancient civilizations of Rome, Greece,
Mexico and Egypt all used honey as a salve to heal wounds and burns.
European hospital use it topically now.
How does honey work on burns and cuts? Honey has natural antibacterial properties due to its hydrogen peroxide content. Not only clears a current infection, but also prevents new ones from coming establishing themselves. Honey promotes the growth of skin tissue, reduces scarring, and reduces inflammation. Also it creates for better dressing changes, by providing a smooth surface for the bandage to lie on, the dressing can be removed with less pain, and it does not pull-off and destroy new tissue growth.
Honey Application - Always wash cuts and burns with soap and water then apply enough raw, natural honey to cover the bandage and fill the wound. Change dressing once or twice per day. The honey may sting a little. Severe cuts and burns should be treated with medical assistance.
Edited on: Monday, June 23, 2008 1:02 PM