For at least 2700 years,
honey has been used to treat a variety of ailments through
topical application, though it was not until modern times
that the cause of infection was understood. Now, it is
understood that the folk remedy of using honey to treat
wounds has a scientific explanation: it acts as an
antiseptic/antibacterial agent. As an antimicrobial agent
honey has potential for treating a variety of ailments.
Antibacterial properties of honey are the result of the low
water activity causing osmosis, hydrogen peroxide effect,
and high acidity.
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