Promotes burn and wound healing

Topical honey treatment has been used to heal wounds and burns since ancient Egypt. The practice is still common today.

A review of 26 studies on honey and wound care found it most effective at healing partial-thickness burns and wounds that have become infected after surgery

Honey is also an effective treatment for diabetes-related foot ulcers, which are serious complications that can lead to amputation.

One study including people with diabetes-related foot ulcers reported a 43.3% success rate with honey as a wound treatment. In another study, topical honey healed an impressive 97% of participants’ diabetes-related ulcers

Researchers theorize that honey’s healing powers come from its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects

What’s more, it may help treat other skin conditions including psoriasis and herpes lesions

Manuka honey is considered especially effective at treating burns. However, if you have a severe burn, you should seek medical attention immediately