A honey-impregnated gauze pad is an effective improvised covering for mild burns. It has the ability to reduce infection and promotes healing of the wound. According to Wikipedia, "A review in the Cochrane Library suggests honey could reduce the time it takes for a mild burn to heal — up to four days sooner in some cases. The review included 19 studies with 2,554 participants."
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A Comprehensive Guide to Wilderness & Travel Medicine, 3rd Edition by Eric A. Weiss M.D.
Honey has also been proved to treat Ulcerations and infected cuts, as it will fight the infection and aid healing. Historically they used to treat most sores with it to great success. I can also say from experience that it works wonders for treating infections. I had a nasty infected knife wound that I dressed with a Buff and honey, still scarred but cleared up the infection and healed it quickly.
ReplyDeleteGreat info Gordon, thank you! Stay warm in Lockerbie
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