Honey as a dressing for wounds

Honey used for the treatment of indigestion, coughs and colds, insomnia, headaches, general weakness, and skin wounds...

Applications:
Applied externally, honey is useful for healing minor cuts and abrasions by drawing excess water from the tissues and reducing swelling. In addition, honey contains a germ-killing substance called inhibine, which helpes prevent infectipons. Spread the honey directly on the wound and cover with a sterile bandage.

Honey - Nature's Remedy

HONEY; The name of this familiar and tim-tested household remedy comes from ancient Hebrew and means "enchant" Long used as a culinary sweetener, honey isvalued for it's many healing properties as well. Treatment with honey is referred to as apitheraphy and includes replenishing energy, enhancing physical stamina and strengthening those weakened by illness or stress. Honey can also help calm the mind and promote rejuvenating sleep. In addition, honey releves indigestion and is used to treat cardiovascular disease and respiratory complaints. Finally a thin coat of honey can be applied to the skin to disinfect and heal minor skin wounds and chapped lips.

BEES FILTER OUT ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS
Honey contains only slight traces of residues from industrial emisions, car exhaust and agricultural chemicals because bees act as a bilological filter: They die if they come into the contact with toxins and thus do not bring pollutants into the hive.