What’s the Best Cure for a Minor Burn - Would You Believe Honey?
Its interesting running across so many articles that show the many food cures of honey. The most recent I have found is how honey is a great home remedy for soothing mild burns. I never realized how beneficial honey can be inside and out. I’ve heard of using the great herbal remedy Aloe Vera and my grandmother always used butter, but how about using honey?
Scientists have found that honey has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that may promote healing. A study found that non-serious burns healed faster when treated with honey than those treated with antibiotic creams and other dressings.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that applying butter or various popular ointments, for example, can actually increase the risk of infection. But the one remedy that has held up well with the CDC is honey.
Have you have ever had small child have a minor burn on their finger from accidentally touching the oven? You really can’t put antibiotics on their hands without them sticking it into their mouth. Honey can be a great alternative to antibiotic creams and Aloe, and a tasty one too.
If you ask your doctor, they will probably tell you to apply a wet compress and put the burned area under cool water. This is great to relieve the pain, but why not try adding a little sweet honey to heal the burn faster. This is one item that should always be in your cupboard as well as your natural remedy medicine cabinet.
Tags: aloe vera, burns, cdc, centers for disease control, food cures, Herbal Remedies, honey, natural remedy
