Honey is more than just something sweet to bake with or put in your coffee, though that's why I brought bees to the farm last year. Though ancient civilizations applied honey to wound care, new research shows why it has healing properties. Part of why honey can be so effective in wound care, is its antibacterial properties, including resistent strains of bacteria such as Straphylococus aureus. These antimicrobial impacts are partly due to honey's hydrogen pyroxide, phenolic acid, and flavonoid content. It also has antioxident and anti-inflamatory properties that make it effective for wound dressings. Recent clinical trials also show honey shows promise for the regrowth of tissue from orthopedic wounds, according to a recent article by Matthew Meskan in the American Bee Journal.
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