antibacterial

[roosmom]

This should turn out to be a sticky subject. lol
I just wanted to let people know that Honey is naturally antibacterial. We watched a special on it and they said that if you put it on a cut, it will keep the nasties from getting in.

 

[me&thegals]

Yeah--I read about that! It's supposed to work as a poultice to help heal wounds, too. We use a spoonful in winter for itchy, irritated throats and ticklish coughs.

 

[punkin]

I did not know that. If I find myself without Neosporin, I'll just reach for the honey jar.

 

[TanksHill]

sorry, impure thoughts.

 

[roosmom]

 

[the simple life]

I have heard all of that as well. Its very good for its antibacterial properties.
They say you should eat a spoonfull once or twice a day as well.

 

[Wildsky]

It needs to be RAW honey.

My husband broke both his legs almost two years ago, he had surgery on one leg, on the other the accident took a CHUNK out - I used raw honey, to dress the wound, and wrapped it up. It worked pretty well I'd say, he never got infected or anything, and the wound healed up well - it was really really gross....

Honey helps to prevent the dressing from sticking to the wound as well.

And one more tip - don't put too much on, I made that mistake and had melting honey running down his leg