One hospital in the UK is using sterile honey and seaweed to prevent MRSA infections in wounds. The honey is directly applied to the wound to seal it, and the seaweed solution is in the dressings and is purported to pull the infection away from the wound.
Doctors at the James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough began treating patients after discovering Aborigines use the method.
Andy Owens, clinical director of cardiac surgery, said: “We are delighted with the results. We are amazed — it is a complete success.
“I am sure this can be a prevention for MRSA.
“The sooner every hospital in the country is using it the better.†[Source]
Hmm. I wonder how long it will be before we are using these methods in the U.S. Can you say “when hell freezes over?” What do you think - will the U.S. ever get past “big pharma” and try older, natural methods to treat and prevent infections?
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3 responses so far ↓
Arrowwind // Mar 2, 2007 at 1:33 pm
Honey on wounds?? Ha. You’ve got to be kidding. Even though this is an age old documented effective treatment they won’t be doing it anytime soon. Where’s the money, Honey?
I just posted some info on an effective treatment that a clinic in Texas is doing. Go take a look at www.HealthSalon.org
Christina // Mar 2, 2007 at 4:01 pm
LOL Arrowwind, my sentiments exactly. Maybe if big pharma started to produce the honey and could charge $10 grand for each jar, we might see some around.
Christopher // Mar 22, 2008 at 2:04 pm
This article is really interesting. Honey has been used for about 2 millenia (maybe further) and has shown no negative affects, from what I’ve dug up about it. Though, in the US, I highly doubt a doctor will prescribe honey and cloth bandages to treat a wound because of insurance issues…
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