>For application to open wounds, eg leg ulcers, I think that one of the enzymes is required to produce O3 (ozone) at the interface of flesh and honey to kill bacteria.

...I think you are talking about glucose oxidase (which produces hydrogen peroxide...H2O2).

It probably has some effect on things, but I expect it is way down in the noise when compared to the hygroscopic properties.

...but I disagree with Peter...I think heat will break down H202...it is sensitive enough that it is sold in opaque plastic bottles (light will break it down)...pure H202 behaves differently than H202 does in a water solution...probably similar to what it does in honey.

deknow

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