Frequently Asked Questions On Honey Dressings

Honey dressing:

• Contains 82% carbohydrate, enzymes and amino acid
• Is antibacterial in nature

• Sheets
• Gel
• Ointments

When applied to the wound, certain chemicals within the honey kill the bacteria and fungus. Honey acts as a moisture barrier not allowing the dressing to stick to the skin. Honey also transfers nutrients and other chemicals into the wound site to accelerate healing.

Honey can be used as a topical antibacterial agent for treating infections in many wound types. These include:

• Wound healing
• Burns
• Leg ulcers
• Sunburn
• Infected wounds resulting from injury or surgery
• Diabetic foot ulcers

Honey dressings can be changed within 24-48 hours. But in certain cases it is left in place for up to 25 days. It is advisable to inspect the dressing every two days for faster healing.

Honey dressings:

• Promote moist healing of wounds
• Encourage autolytic debridement
• Display antimicrobial activity