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Uses of Honeybee products in Wound Care

Honey, propolis, royal jelly, and bee venom are used as active ingredients in healing ointments and wound care products to treat a number of conditions:

First aid to treat minor cuts, scrapes and burns
Protecting and healing major wounds
- Chronic wounds such as diabetic foot ulcers
- Acute wounds such as after surgery care
Relief of itching and pain symptoms associated with conditions including rashes, skin irritations, eczema, and psoriasis
Reducing the appearance of old and new scars
Providing relief from muscle & joint pain and inflammation

The information presented on this website is not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any honeybee health product, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.

Properties of Honey in Wound Care

Honey is a wound dressing with multiple bioactive actions that work in concert to expedite the healing process.

Physical properties supporting wound healing are:

- Acidity – increases the release of oxygen from hemoglobin making the wound environment less favourable for destructive proteases
- High Osmolarity – draws fluid out of the wound bed to create an outflow of lymph as occurs with negative pressure wound therapy
- Antibacterial Activity – honey has broad spectrum antibacterial action. All honey has activity due to hydrogen peroxide. This activity is often deactivated by the enzyme catalase which is exuded from wounds. Manuka honey has a second antibacterial action due to methylglyoxal which remains active even in high exudate wounds. Manuka honey has been shown to be effective against bacteria most commonly involved wound infection, including so-call “super bugs” MRSA and VRE
- Stimulates Immune response
- Reduces inflammation
- Autolytic debridement of wound
- Removes unpleasant odors
- Minimizes scarring
- Painless andno damage when changing wound dressings

What Our Customers Say

Kirin Chow
Vancouver BC
Lots of local or Canadian honey and related products, plus some nice matcha, looseleaf teas, and body care. I come for medicinal honey (to treat skin conditions) that aren't commonly available in Vancouver. Their staff are very helpful and friendly so feel free to ask questions.