HONEY
AND WOUNDS
Research is being carried out in Waikato University
in New Zealand and being used under the direction of a vascular surgeon
in Brisbane at Mather Hospital in the use of raw manuka honey in wounds.
Used on slightly sloughy ulcers and not deep or necrotic ulcers. Healing
seems to be at the same rate or better than duoderm. Some ulcers duoderm
or sloughing agents are used then saline applied.Warmed runny raw honey
is poured into wound after the edges are sealed with paw paw or vaseline
to stop maceration. Telfa pads are applied and taped. Dressing are to be
changed the same way twice a day. Patient can do this at home once a day.
Honey can be made more runny in the microwave. Stinging may occur up to
15 minutes. The more stinging the bacteria are in the wound. There seems
to be a high success rate and a cheap form of ulcer care. Dangers are the
introduction of clostridia - botulism type bug. Make sure the honey has
strict manufacture hygiene standards.
The author takes no responsibility and advises medical supervision.
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