Honey is super saturated solution containing sugar derived from nectar gathered by honeybee.
Honey is viscus supersaturated solution mainly composed of sugar and water along with minor
constituents such as minerals, vitamins, amino acids, organic acids, flavonoids, and other
phenolic compound and aromatic substances. Honey contents according to percentages are
fructose 38.6%, glucose 31%, water 17%, lactose 7.2%, larger sugars 4.7% and rest of
micronutrients and elemental compounds are 1.5%. Honey enhances wound healing by removing
slough and necrotic tissue from wound. It promotes wound healing by increasing angiogenesis,
granulation and epithelization. Honey possess antimicrobial activity against bacteria like
methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus, vancomycin resistant Escherichia Coli,
pseudomonas aeruginosa, and many other species. It also has activity against some yeast
species such as aspergillus and penicillium.
Honey used for dressing will be 'Langnese Honey". Langnese honey is raw honey / unprocessed
packed as collected, quality and quantity will be same for patients.