An ideal wound dressing, honey has been declared safe and effective in many countries world-wide. Now, another review by health care professionals confirms that its safe, reduces scarring and heals wounds at a faster rate than conventional methods. Earlier this year, a medical journal confirmed using honey in an improvisational / wilderness setting was a safe, effective choice. Read between the lines, honey is safe whether or not it's medical honey...
Medical Honey and Its Role in Paediatric Patients
Br J Nurs, 2014 Mar 27
Background:
The use of complementary medical treatment in
wound management has continued to grow throughout the world. There is a large
body of evidence that supports the use of honey as a wound dressing for a wide
range of wound types. The authors present an update of present knowledge about
honey as a form of complementary medicine in paediatric wound management.
Methods:
The literature cited was found by searching the
PubMed, BIOSIS and ISI Web of Science databases for the phrase 'honey and
wound'. Papers where honey was used in a mixture with other therapeutic
substances were excluded. Randomised controlled trials as well as case studies
were taken into consideration.
Results:
This paper reviews data on the effectiveness of
honey in wound healing; 80 citations or references were found that matched the
criteria. Furthermore, the wound-healing properties of honey are described and
the mechanism of action discussed. The authors' data show that honey induced
enhanced epithelialisation, minimised scar formations and had an
anti-microbiotic effect.
Conclusion:
These results should encourage the use of
medical honey in the field of paediatrics. It is a safe and natural substance
that induces wound healing at a greater rate than conventional methods.
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