Imagine slathering honey on an open wound. It may sound weird, but until the advent of penicillin, this was a widely used and well-regarded remedy. Today, the practice is making a sweet comeback in hospitals across the country.
Honey is especially helpful for wounds that are slow to heal or prone to infection. For cancer patients who may suffer from bed sores, skin lesions caused by radiation treatment, and surgical wounds, honey can make a big difference in how they feel and how fast they heal.
