Honey as a Wound Healer

The use of honey for healing open wounds has been widely used in various civilizations. The natural antimicrobial properties of honey have also attracted much research to determine the effectiveness of honey for healing wounds.

From various studies that have been conducted, the following things are very likely to make honey a natural medicine for healing wounds.

• Antimicrobial Properties:
  Honey has the ability to fight bacteria and fungi. The hydrogen peroxide content in honey, as well as its low pH, helps inhibit the growth of microorganisms.
• Maintaining Moisture:
  Honey can maintain wound moisture, which is very important for the healing process. Moisture helps accelerate tissue regeneration.
• Encourages Cell Growth:
  Honey can stimulate the growth of new cells (fibroblasts and epithelial cells) needed for wound closure.
• Reduces Pain and Inflammation:
  Honey can also provide analgesic effects and reduce inflammation in the wound area
• Absorption:
  The hygroscopic nature of honey (the ability to attract moisture) helps draw fluid from the wound, clean it, and promote healing.

So, with the various benefits of honey that have the potential to accelerate wound healing, how to apply it properly, so that we can get optimal benefits.
Of course we can't be careless in its application.

Here are the stages of applying honey for external wound treatment.

• Preparation:
  Choose pure and high-quality honey, such as NISBAD Honey products.
• Application:
  Apply honey directly to clean wounds. Can be used with or without a bandage.
• Frequency:
  Repeat the use of honey for wound treatment every day or as needed to ensure the wound remains clean and moist.

Here are some references to scientific research that have been conducted to determine the benefits of honey as a wound treatment

M. C. Molan, 1999. "Why Honey Is Effective as a Medicine." Naturopathic Doctor News & Review. - This article discusses the various properties of honey that make it effective as a medicine, including antimicrobial and pro-healing mechanisms.

O. Ranzato et al., 2019. "Honey: A Natural Product for Wound Healing." Molecules. - This study explains the mechanisms behind the positive effects of honey in wound healing and compares it with other treatment methods.

J. MN. Al-Waili et al., 2003. "Honey for wound healing: A systematic review." The American Journal of Clinical Dermatology. - This systematic review presents evidence supporting honey in wound healing therapy, including the variety of wound types that can be treated.

S. P. B. da Silva et al., 2014. "Honey and wound healing: A review." Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia. - This review discusses the biological aspects of honey, its effects on wound healing, and discusses studies that support its effectiveness.

With the various benefits of honey for external wound healing therapy, there is nothing wrong with having wounds treated with natural medicine using honey. However, keep in mind, in order to get maximum results, you must use pure original honey.

Pure original honey can be found here 👇

Klangceng honey, honey from stingless bees, with a distinctive aroma and taste.

Dorsata forest honey, honey harvested traditionally from the interior of the Kalimantan forest

Black honey, honey produced by mellifera bees from the acacia carpa forest

Coffee honey, honey produced by bees on selected coffee plantations in Indonesia