More anecdotal support. Some years ago, I foolishly grasped a metal bar which
had been in a bonfire, and burned the palm of my hand. I applied honey
straight away and put on a dressing. For the next three days I renewed the
honey and dressing regularly. The skin healed cleanly, quickly, and without
pain. (In the interests of science, I should have carried out a trial on the
other hand, and not treated it ....)

Matthew J Allan