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. Natural Health and Wholistic Wellness Resources in Raleigh NC Created Monday, June 23, 2008 by T.Smith, M.S.
