{"id":725,"date":"2018-09-15T13:47:20","date_gmt":"2018-09-15T13:47:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.honeymood.gr\/?p=725"},"modified":"2018-11-25T16:30:07","modified_gmt":"2018-11-25T16:30:07","slug":"how-to-use-honey-as-a-topical-antibiotic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.honeymood.gr\/en\/2018\/09\/15\/how-to-use-honey-as-a-topical-antibiotic\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use Honey as a Topical Antibiotic"},"content":{"rendered":"

Honey has been a documented antibiotic treatment for cultures across the globe for thousands of years, including during the First World War.[1]<\/a><\/sup> Doctors and other medical professionals have also increasingly begun to see the benefits of honey for wound care and other purposes. Not only can honey kill bacteria, but it also helps maintain wound moisture and acts as a protective barrier.[2]<\/a><\/sup> It also minimizes inflammation and promotes healing in wounds and other skin conditions.[3]<\/a><\/sup> By keeping some local or even commercial honey at home, you can use honey as a topical antibiotic for wounds and other skin conditions such as acne.<\/p>\n

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    Have the right honey on hand.<\/b> Although you can use any type of honey to help wounds, some types, such as manuka, may be more effective than others as topical antibiotics. Keeping a supply of honey in your home can ensure you have it when you most need it.[4]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n