Article: Honey - Natural Treatment For Wounds And Burns
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Honey - Natural Treatment For Wounds And Burns
Honey is a highly concentrated sugar solution produced by honeybees. It is commonly used as substitute for sugar or a flavor enhancer. But other than that, honey is also effective in treating burns and wounds and it has been used for this purpose for many centuries. Now it is known that the secret of honey lies on its antibacterial activity.
How Can Honey Stop Infection?
We know that bacteria love sugar, but why most bacteria and other microorganisms cannot grow or reproduce in honey? Here are the reasons:
1. Acidity - Honey is acidic, and acids prevent the growth of bacteria.
2. Hydrogen Peroxide - When honey is applied as a wound dressing, it is diluted with fluids from the damaged tissue and combines with an enzyme added by the...
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