Honey is a natural therapeutic agent with many health-related benefits. Used in ancient era, it has found its place in modern wound care in view of its antimicrobial properties. Effective for different types of wounds, medical grade honey places an essential role in biofilms management and in cases of multidrug resistant bacterial infection. After knowing its properties, this agent is increasingly being used in different parts of the world by wound care experts to promote wound healing and sterilize the wound. This article aims to describe honey in a whimsical manner highlighting its properties.
Key words: Diabetic foot, honey, wounds
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