Wilderness Environ Med, 2014 Jan 3. pii:
S1080-6032(13)00247-0
Honey is one of the most ancient remedies for wound care.
Current research has shown promising results for its use in wound care. This
review is intended to inform readers of the physiological properties of honey
and the evidence that exists to support its clinical use.
When compared with evidence for current wound treatment,
honey has proven to be a safe, effective, and sometimes superior treatment for
various wounds. There are currently US Food and Drug Administration-approved
medical-grade honey products available in the United States. Although there
have been no clinical trials exploring the use of honey in wilderness
environments, it may be a safe, improvisational wound treatment. More robust
studies are needed for definitive conclusions of its efficacy and safety.
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