I like honey in my tea and on toast…but apply it to a skin irritation, burn or scar? Sure, why not! Many health practitioners believe that raw honey can act as a natural antibiotic because it naturally contains a high sugar content, low moisture content, gluconic acid and hydrogen peroxide. Raw honey has been used in wound treatment since ancient times in Egypt.
Raw honey, when applied topically, may help to speed the healing of tissues damaged by infection and/or trauma. Bacteria are not able to live in raw honey, so the risk of infection is greatly diminished when using honey as an antiseptic. Raw honey contains many vitamins, minerals and enzymes, as well as sugars, all of which are believed to aid in the healing of wounds.
Numerous beauty products and soaps also contain honey because it contains superb cleansing and moisturizing properties. So do a little investigating and check out the amazing health benefits of honey. Millions of hardworking bees can’t be wrong!
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