Q. Can honey heal gangrene?
Doctor Answer is medically reviewed by SecondMedic medical review team.
Gangrene is a serious medical condition that occurs when tissue in an area of the body dies due to insufficient blood supply. If left untreated, it can lead to amputation and even death, so seeking immediate medical help is essential for proper treatment.
When it comes to treating gangrene, honey has been used for centuries as a natural remedy. In fact, many ancient cultures utilized honey in the healing process due to its antimicrobial properties and ability to promote wound healing.
In modern medicine, researchers are taking note of both traditional and new applications of honey as a potential alternative treatment option for gangrene patients. A study published in 2018 evaluated the effects of topical application of Manuka honey on 27 individuals with diabetic foot ulcers or venous leg ulcers (which are similar forms of tissue injury that can happen with gangrene). The results showed there was improved wound healing among participants treated with Manuka honey compared those who received conventional treatments such as silver sulfadiazine cream or microporous adhesive dressings alone.*
*Source: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352914818300538?via=ihub
The research suggests that topical application of Manuka honey could potentially be beneficial for helping improve wound healing in cases where people have become affected by gangrene and other forms if severe tissue damage from infections such as necrotizing fasciitis (flesh-eating bacteria disease), burns or frostbite injuries . Moreover, the antimicrobial activity exerted by some types of honeys may be effective against certain microorganisms found on wounds which contribute to their delayed healing processes - something which antibiotics cannot do well enough on their own (due to increasing antibiotic resistance).
Therefore looking at current evidence based studies related to Manuka honeys’ effects on various kinds sustained infection wounds; we can say that while there is no definitive answer yet - since further research needs conducted - currently available evidence however indicates promising benefits worth pursuing further especially since Honey is considered safe topically relative other medical treatments like antibiotics or creams..
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