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Medicinal honey
The use of honey for medicinal purposes dates back to the ancient Greeks and
Egyptians.
Honey offers an affordable, effective topical treatment for wounds, shown to
facilitate healing and suppress microbial proliferation. Honey’s antibacterial
effects are attributed to its acidity, hydrogen peroxide content and high
osmolality. Multiple studies have reported on its infection-fighting effectiveness,
citing complete resolution of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus with its
use.
Meta-analysis supports the greater efficacy of honey compared with alternative
dressings. The exact amount of honey needed for antibiosis and wound healing
is unknown and the composition and geographical origin of the honey may
influence its medicinal value (Blaser et al. 2007, Gethin & Cowman 2008,
Mandal & Mandal 2011, Hanazaki et al. 2009, Wijesinghe et al. 2009, Al-Waili
et al. 2011, Lee et al. 2011, Janis & Harrison 2014).