Honey has also been used in the treatment of superficial burns. In some studies performed, honey has done a better job of healing than that of the standard treatment used, silver sulfadiazine. Though honey sometimes contains the spores of bacteria that cause botulism, Dr. Molan says there have been no reported cases of this bacteria or anything else in honey infecting a wound. Experts do caution that infants should not eat honey because of the botulism risk. It is okay to use honey on children's and infants burns and scrapes.
Honey is a lot cheaper than antibiotic ointments.
Dr. Molan believes it is safe to use ordinary supermarket honey on such minor wounds. If your entry does not appear after posting - click 'Reload' button.