Best Honey for Wound Care

For minor cuts and scrapes: clean the wound thoroughly with water first, apply a thin layer of raw honey directly to the wound, and cover with a clean bandage. Change the dressing one to two times daily. For burns: cool the burn with cool running water for at least 10 minutes first, then apply a thin layer of honey and cover with a non-stick dressing. For chronic or serious wounds: always use medical-grade honey products under the guidance of a healthcare professional. Honey creates an acidic, moist environment that promotes healing while its osmotic properties draw fluid from tissues to help clean the wound.

Do not apply food-grade honey to deep wounds, surgical wounds, or serious burns without medical guidance—use sterile medical-grade products instead. Do not use honey on wounds if you have a known bee product allergy. Do not substitute honey for professional medical treatment for infected wounds, deep cuts requiring stitches, or third-degree burns. Do not use pasteurized or ultra-filtered honey for wound care—the processing destroys the antibacterial enzymes. Never give honey-based wound treatments to infants under 12 months. Do not use honey as a sole treatment for diabetic ulcers without medical supervision.