Since ancient Egypt, honey has been used to dress wounds.Not only can honey killbacteria, but it can also help keep the wound moist.It promotes healing in wounds and other skin conditions.You can use honey as a natural treatment if you keep some at home.If your wound won't stop bleeding after a few minutes or you show signs of an infection, you should see a doctor as soon as possible.
Step 1: Minor wounds and burns can be treated with honey.
There are anti- inflammatory and antibacterial properties to honey.It's perfect for minor injuries.It can be applied to a minor open wound if it stops bleeding after a few minutes.Minor burns and infections can be prevented with the help of honey.If you don't know if the wound requires medical attention, you should see a doctor.You can use honey to treat eye conditions by applying it around the eye.If you get honey directly into your eye, it may make the problem worse.There is evidence that honey can help fight infections, but you need a doctor to do this.If the infections aren't assessed by a medical professional, they can get worse.If the wound won't stop bleeding, you should see a doctor.You need medical help if you have an odd odor or discharge.Minor wounds, burns, and inflammation can be treated with honey.Don't use honey to treat wounds on your body.
Step 2: Buy manuka honey with a high UMF.
Manuka honey with a high UMF can heal wounds up to 12 days faster than generic honey.If you want to build a natural first aid kit or buy honey for its antibiotic properties, you should pick up a manuka honey with a UMF between 15-30.You can find manuka honey at health food stores.A variety of honey is made from manuka trees.UMF stands for unique manuka factor and is the amount of antibacterial activity in a honey.The UMF can be found on the front or back of the label.
Step 3: Remove any debris from the wound.
You can wash the wound under a steady stream of water for 10 minutes.If your wound is open, wash it with a clean towel.If the wound is not open, wash it with soap before drying it.This reduces the risk of infections.There is no need for a special product to clean the wound.All soaps can be used to wash away dirt and debris.Unscented soaps are less likely to irritate a wound.Don't use soap if you're treating a burn.It is going to hurt your skin.It's a bad idea to remove debris since it can cause infections and spreadbacteria.This type of debris can be removed by your doctor.
Step 4: You can put a layer of honey on the bandage.
A big bandage is needed to cover your wound.Place the honey in the center of the bandage with a spoon or knife.The honey should be spread out.You can use a bandage, piece of cloth, or both.If you want the honey to cover your wound, make sure it's spread out wide.You can wipe the bandage off if you soak it in honey.
Step 5: Wrap the wound with tape if necessary.
Carefully lower the bandage against your skin.You can smooth the bandage on your skin by hand.Wrap the cloth in surgical tape to hold it in place.There is a seam where the bandage meets your skin.Don't push the bandage onto the wound.If you want to make sure the honey comes into contact with your skin, gently press it on and around the wound.People say they feel a soothing effect in 1-2 minutes after applying the honey.If you find the feeling uncomfortable, don't worry.It will go away in a few minutes.
Step 6: If the bandage is draining you should change it daily.
You should change your bandage every 24 hours if the wound is still draining.Remove the bandage and apply the honey with a clean cloth.If the wound isn't healing or shows signs of infections, you should consult with your doctor.
Step 7: If it's done draining, leave the bandage on for a week.
For up to a week, leave the bandage on if the wound isn't producing liquid.When your wound is healed, wash it off and then dry it.You can tell if a wound is draining by touching it gently.It is still draining if it is producing a clear liquid.The body naturally cleans the wound while it heals.
Step 8: It's a good idea to use honey to prevent scarring.
You should wash your hands with soap and water.Then, put your finger in the honey.Rub the skin with a small amount of honey.Leave the honey on your skin for a few minutes and then wipe it off with a dry cloth.It's a good idea to do this daily to keep a blemish from coming back.The honey is good for the skin and can kill a lot of the acne-causing organisms.The antibacterial properties of honey will keep the skin from getting scars.If you only treat a single blemish, you don't need more than a drop of honey to make this work.
Step 9: Fight infections with honey.
If you have athlete's foot, you should see a doctor to see if you can treat it with honey.If you can, apply honey directly to the affected area or put some honey on a bandage and place that over the infection.The bandage should be replaced daily until the problem is solved.The antibacterial properties of honey have been proven to fight infections.You should consult your doctor if the infection won't go away after a few days.
Step 10: To reduce inflammation, massage sore muscles with honey.
If you experience a sore muscle after vigorous physical activity, you can give it a squirt of honey.The honey can be rubbed into the sore area by using smooth circular motions.It is possible to reduce inflammation and muscle pain by massaging a sore or strained muscle with honey.The honey should be reapplied every 1-2 days.
Step 11: If you have wounds that won't stop bleeding, get medical attention.
It is important to get more serious wounds checked out by a doctor because you can safely treat most cuts and scrapes at home.If you have a bleeding wound that won't stop even after you apply pressure for a few minutes, you should go to the emergency room.If you have a wound on your face, hands or feet, or in any area with vital organs, you should go to an urgent care clinic.You have a wound that is numb or painful.The edges of the wound are different.There is a large or deep wound near a joint.You were wounded by something dirty or potentially contaminated like stepping on a rusty nail, getting bitten by an animal, or cutting yourself on an old can.The tetanus shot is not up to date if you have a deep wound.
Step 12: If your wound is not healing properly, see a doctor.
A wound may not heal the way it is supposed to, even with good home care.An infectious wound can lead to more serious problems.If you experience any of the following when you have a wound, make an appointment with your doctor.There is a lot of fluids draining from the wound.A general feeling of being unwell.The skin around the wound was dark.There was a bad smell from the wound.
Step 13: If you suspect you have a skin infection, call your doctor.
Mild skin infections may be helped by honey, but more severe infections need medical attention.If you experience a rash or other skin irritation, it is a good idea to have it checked out so you know what is causing the problem and how to treat it.If you have a weakened immune system due to a medical condition such as HIV/AIDS, diabetes, or cancer and you develop a rash or other skin irritation, you should seek medical attention.The skin in the affected area is warm and swollen.You develop blisters in the area.Your skin symptoms include a fever.
Step 14: If you have large or severe burns, get medical attention.
Immediate medical care is required for some types of burns.If burns aren't treated properly, they can lead to infections and permanent skin damage.If you have a burn that affects a large area of your body, such as your hands, feet, face, groin, buttocks, or a major joint, you should go to the emergency room.The burn affects more than the outermost layer of your skin.The burn is either charred or patchy.You were burned.You are having difficulty breathing after being burned.