Use of honey in wound care: an update.

Abstract

The therapeutic use of honey in wound care has been used since ancient times. Honey has been shown to have antibacterial properties in vitro and animal studies have demonstrated accelerated wound healing with the use of honey. In human trials, there is currently not enough strong evidence to fully support the use of honey in wound care; however, use in minor burns and prevention of radiation mucositis appear to be 2 areas where honey shows therapeutic promise.

• Authors: Jason J Song, Richard Salcido
• Journal: Advances in skin & wound care (Adv Skin Wound Care) Vol. 24 Issue 1 Pg. 40-4; quiz 45-6 (Jan 2011) ISSN: 1538-8654 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 21150765 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural)

Chemical References

• Anti-Bacterial Agents
• Anti-Inflammatory Agents

Topics

• Acute Disease
• Anti-Bacterial Agents (therapeutic use)
• Anti-Inflammatory Agents (therapeutic use)
• Chronic Disease
• Honey
• Humans
• Skin Care (nursing)
• Wound Healing (drug effects)