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.  Several years ago one of our
>physicians talked about using honey in an incision that wasn't healing, but I
>don't think anything ever came of it. It's interesting to hear that it does
>work.
>
>Judy D

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