Before I even start, I have to say that you must talk with your doctor and find out whether your use of any of the products mentioned in this post, or indeed anywhere on this site, is appropriate for you. All statements are only personal opinion, and have not been approved by any authority or agency or anyone else whatsoever. And read our disclaimer statement.

Additionally, some people are allergic to honey. You must never use honey if you are allergic to it, or put it on anyone who is allergic to it. You could initiate an anaphylactic reaction that could be life threatening.

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I’m not allergic to honey. I do not know anyone who is allergic to honey. So I use it on wounds.

If your mouth dropped open just now, you are in good company. Mine did that when I first read about using honey on wounds. I was looking through my copy of the best wilderness emergency first aid book ever written, A Comprehensive Guide to Wilderness & Travel Medicine, by Eric A. Weiss, M.D. when I saw that he recommended honey for first aid treatment of open wounds. Frankly, I didn’t believe it. I said to myself, okay, he gives very wise information on just about everything he writes about, so he’s entitled to one clunker. (more…)