The use of honey-derived dressings to promote effective wound management.
Clinical observations suggest that honey holds significant promise as an effective treatment for a number of medical conditions and particularly in the management of non-healing wounds. This article explores the healing properties of honey and illustrates the effectiveness of using honey in the management of chronic leg ulcers.
Dunford
Cheryl
C
Lecturer in Tissue Viability, School of Midwifery, University of Southampton, Highfield. cheryl.dunford@btopenworld.com
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001458:Bandages; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006722:Honey; D006801:Humans; D007871:Leg Ulcer / Q000451:nursing; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000187:drug effects; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000451:nursing*
D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents