Honey in wound care: antibacterial properties
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Honey in wound care: antibacterial properties
Abstract
Honey is an ancient wound treatment that was re-introduced into modern medical practice in Australasia and Europe following the development of regulated wound care products. Its therapeutic properties are attributed to its antimicrobial activity and its ability to stimulate rapid wound healing. This review will briefly describe the evidence that demonstrates its antimicrobial activity in vitro and in vivo.
Honig wird von alters her als Mittel zur Wundbehandlung eingesetzt und wurde in den letzten Jahrzehnten in Australien, Neuseeland und schließlich auch in Europa wieder in das Spektrum der professionellen antibakteriellen Wundtherapie eingeführt. Der therapeutische Nutzen der Anwendung von medizinischem Honig beruht auf seiner antibakteriellen Aktivität und seiner Fähigkeit, die Wundheilung zu beschleunigen. Diese Übersicht beschreibt in vitro und in vivo Belege für die antibakterielle Aktivität des medizinischen Honigs.
Keywords: antibacterial activity; honey; professional wound care.
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