On Fri, 21 Jul 1995, Narelle Clark wrote:

> I read a study not so long ago (now where was that reference?) where
> pure, unprocessed honey was put on some wounds, to entirely seal
> them. They healed faster than the ones treated the standard methods.
> The honey had an antibiotic and protective (stopped bugs getting in)
> effect. From recollection the study was done in India.
>
> >Judy K. wrote re concern about botulism from putting honey in an open wound.
> > I think it's only infants and children (under 2 years, maybe?) who are
> >susceptible to the botulism carried in honey.
> >
> >Judy D
> * Narelle Clark                                [log in to unmask] *
>
I am getting more confused by the message, but hasten to say that I want
to thank everyone writing in! All these scraps of info from all parts of
the globe......! Rita, are you out there? What do your herbal books and
sources say about risk/benefit of honey therapy? Mine have nothing, are
on plants only. Can you add anything? Judy K.