Honey, known for centuries as a topical treatment for a wide
range of wounds, has recently known a revival in modern wound care. The
objective of this systematic review is to evaluate the available evidence and
the role of honey in contemporary wound care.
The search strategy was developed in the databases PubMed
and ISI Web of Science. Fifty-five studies of any design, evaluating the use of
honey in human burns, ulcers and other wounds, written in English, French,
German or Dutch were eligible for inclusion.
In all three wound categories honey seems to be a dressing
with wound healing stimulating properties. In burns there is also evidence for
its antibacterial capacity. In general, honey is also been mentioned to have
deodorizing, debridement, anti-inflammatory and wound pain reducing properties,
although the evidence for these properties is rather limited. Many of the
included studies have methodological problems, and the quality of certain
studies is low, making it difficult to formulate conclusive guidelines.
This review reveals several gaps in the research of honey in
modern wound care, and recommendations are suggested for future research.
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Tery interesting!!
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