Study: Manuka Honey Dressings Decrease Wound pH, Size
The Impact of Manuka Honey Dressings on the Surface pH of Chronic Wounds
International Wound Journal, Volume 5 Issue 2 Page 185-194, May 2008
http://apitherapy.blogspot.com/2008/05/study-manuka-honey-dressings-decrease.html
Chronic non healing wounds have an elevated alkaline environment. The acidic pH of Manuka honey makes it a potential treatment for lowering wound pH, but the duration of effect is unknown. Lowering wound pH can potentially reduce protease activity, increase fibroblast activity and increase oxygen release consequently aiding wound healing...
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