Assists Healing Studies have shown that the acidity produced by honey helps stimulate wound healing. The images below show how UMF Manuka Honey inhibits the growth of bacteria. Antiseptic Dressing Pad showing bacteria growth. Daily dressing changes are usual, but up to three times daily may be needed for heavily weeping wounds. If the dressing sticks to the wound, this usually indicates that more frequent changes of dressing are needed.
More honey is required on deeper infections or if there is a lot of fluid produced from the wound.
As the wound heals, there will be less fluid produced by the wound so the amount of honey required and the frequency of dressing changes may be reduced accordingly. However, waterproof dressings are preferable because they will help keep the honey in contact with the wound. Adhesive tape or bandages can help keep the dressings in place. Copyright 1996, Comvita New Zealand.