There's never been a reported case of botulism from honey used on 
wounds, BUT, there's no research on using raw honey on nipples. That 
said, there is a medical grade gamma irradiation sterilized honey 
(cooking or heating honey destroys its antibacterial properties) called 
Medihoney. Any C. botulinum spores are destroyed by the radiation.  I've 
used it with moms who have mildly infected nipples, or nipples with deep 
wounds in danger of infection. I do advise moms to rinse it off gently 
with warm water before feeding the baby. Moms who are suspicious of 
antibiotics or hydrogels are usually happy to try the Medihoney, and it 
has been helpful in providing pain relief, moist wound healing, and 
infection prevention (and even treatment if the infection is not extensive).

Catherine Watson Genna BS, IBCLC  NYC  cwgenna.com


On 2/12/2011 2:36 PM, Pat Young wrote:
> I vote for improperly cared for tongue tie :-(
>
> Next I wonder about using honey.  I've heard it was used for large 
> open wounds in Haiti after the earthquake, when they didn't have many 
> resources and it worked well.
> What do others think?
> Also yes, breast milk applied is a great idea.  Pat  in SNJ
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