Portal de Periódicos da CAPES

Honey in wound care: antibacterial properties.

2007; National Institutes of Health; Volume: 2; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

Rose Cooper,

Phytochemistry Medicinal Plant Applications

Honey is an ancient wound treatment that was re-introduced into modern medical practice in Australasia and Europe following the development of regulated wound care products. Its therapeutic properties are attributed to its antimicrobial activity and its ability to stimulate rapid wound healing. This review will briefly describe the evidence that demonstrates its antimicrobial activity in vitro and in vivo.