For thousands of years, honey has been used as an agent for healing. The ancient Egyptians and Greeks famously used honey as the basis for a wide array of medicines, and that knowledge has been preserved over the ages. While the use of honey in modern medicine dwindled in the earliest years of advanced medical systems, doctors and medical researchers alike are beginning to see the true benefits of honey and why it shouldn't be ignored as a medicine. This changing perspective has led to a huge surge in product research and test trials aimed at refining honey into a medical-grade product that will aide in the healing of burns and other wounds that are typically difficult to heal.
Research has come to show that the Manuka plant of the Leptospermum species is the ideal nectar source for honeybees if the objective is to create the optimal quality for medical applications. Now that many researchers have agreed upon this type of medical-grade honey and its benefits, doctors across the globe are incorporating this medicine into a wide range of their practices and treatment plans.
MEDIHONEY
MEDIHONEY paste is one of the leading medical-grade honey treatment options in the world, and it is one of a long line of other products that feature the same MEDIHONEY active ingredients. These MEDIHONEY products include the MEDIHONEY hydrocolloid paste, MEDIHONEY ointment in a variety of delivery systems, and even adhesive bandages that help heal wounds faster.
Like other medical-grade honeys, MEDIHONEY paste is produced from bees that only have access to the Leptospermum plant species. This rare species is native to New Zealand, but the producers of MEDIHONEY ointment ensure their products are consistent with strict controls over the production process. Since the production environment is entirely controlled, there's no use for potentially harmful antibiotics or pesticides. Beyond the Leptospermum source, which has been scientifically proven to be the ideal medical-grade honey source for improved healing of wounds, MEDIHONEY paste and all other MEDIHONEY products receive sterilization via irradiation of gamma rays. Store-bought honey used for dietary applications is often unsterilized, which is fine for consumption, but not ideal for use in medical applications. It may contain Clostridium botulinum spores that are harmless to the digestive system but might pose the risk of infection if used externally.
Why is MEDIHONEY Effective?
There are three main factors through which MEDIHONEY wound paste helps heal wounds faster. These metrics are:
- Reduction of the pH of the wound
- Moisture in the wound environment
- Debris-cleansing from the wound
When using one of the MEDIHONEY products, like MEDIHONEY hydrocolloid paste or MEDIHONEY gel, you'll experience a much faster rate of healing than with conventional wound dressings. More than 234 clinical results have shown that MEDIHONEY paste works to remove dead tissue from a wound while promoting the natural healing process in a moist, sterile environment.
MEDIHONEY wound paste comes in a wide variety of formulations and delivery packages, so you can take advantage of the amazing benefits offered by MEDIHONEY for wound care at any stage. While it should be obvious that MEDIHONEY paste dressing isn't appropriate for stopping blood flow or serious third-degree burns, there are numerous options in the line of MEDIHONEY for wound care products that are appropriate for light to moderate wounds with common levels of exudation. MEDIHONEY paste is ideally suited to treat wounds including:
- Foot ulcers related to diabetes
- Arterial ulcers
- Venous stasis ulcers
- Pressure sores
- Surgical wounds
- Traumatic wounds
- First/Second degree burns
- Donor sites
This is not a full list of the possible external wounds that could benefit from MEDIHONEY hydrocolloid paste, but they are the most common wound types treated with this medicine.
Diabetic MEDIHONEY Use
You might be surprised to learn that you can still benefit from the healing effects of MEDIHONEY wound paste even if you suffer from diabetes in one form or another. There is, of course, a high level of sugar in MEDIHONEY paste, and that high-sugar paste dressing creates an osmotic effect over the wound. This helps your body naturally clean the dead tissue from the wound at a much faster rate than it would otherwise. If the wound you are treating with MEDIHONEY ointment is particularly serious, you should have a healthcare professional monitor the progress of the wound even with the benefits of MEDIHONEY hydrocolloid paste. Such monitoring will show if the treatment affects blood glucose levels, but no such alterations have been found in clinical diabetic patients using MEDIHONEY wound paste.
When should I use MEDIHONEY?
One of the standout features of the MEDIHONEY product line is that their paste dressing options are suitable for wounds at any stage. This is not the case for most other topical wound management systems that require different treatments and medicines at different wound phases. MEDIHONEY hydrocolloid paste should be used as soon as possible after the appearance of the wound to ensure healing is as fast as it can be.
Paste Dressing Duration
There are several factors that will determine how long you'll need to leave your MEDIHONEY hydrocolloid paste in place. With the help of your primary healthcare professional, you'll find a schedule of wound maintenance based on the wound itself and your general medical history. One of the main factors that will determine the frequency at which you'll need to change your paste dressing is wound drainage. If your wound experiences high levels of exudation, the paste dressing will need to be changed more often. Of course, if there is little exudation, the dressing will last for quite some time. You can wear the MEDIHONEY hydrocolloid paste under compression bandages or other pieces of medical equipment including medical boots, slings, and certain temporary casts.
Changing Paste Dressing
If you're using one of the MEDIHONEY products that includes an adhesive backing, gently remove this adhesive from the wound as you would any other adhesive bandage. If you're using the MEDIHONEY hydrocolloid paste or any other non-adhesive product, the MEDIHONEY paste should be gently removed with either sterile warm water or saline. Once the dressing is fully removed, the wound can be cleaned additionally if necessary before applying a new dressing.
In most cases, a thin film of honey will be left after removing the bulk of the dressing, but this can be easily removed with standard medical external cleaning techniques. Since the MEDIHONEY wound paste actually draws dead tissue from the wound, there's a good chance the dressing will have changed color. This is completely normal and should be expected. Once the wound has been cleaned, you can apply a new MEDIHONEY dressing.
Initial Application
As with most effective wound medicines, MEDIHONEY ointment and adhesive dressings that include it can initially cause the wound to exude more fluid as the body reacts to the healing effects of the substance. This can cause dressings to saturate quickly, so it's a good idea to maintain a vigilant watch over any dressings covering new wounds. If the dressing becomes saturated, the moisture trapped in the edges over undamaged adjacent skin can lead to maceration. You might also notice that the wound initially increases in size very slightly after the first few applications of MEDIHONEY wound paste, which is also a normal reaction to the necrotic-tissue-cleansing ability of the medicine. Of course, if the wound continues to grow after this initial period, a medical professional should be consulted immediately.
Where To Buy MEDIHONEY Dressing
Now that you're aware of the undeniable benefits of medical-grade honey, you're probably wondering where to buy MEDIHONEY dressing and other products from the brand. Thankfully, you won't have to look very hard to find these premium products thanks to the exceptional reputation of MEDIHONEY for wound care. These products are available directly from Save Rite Medical, and they don't require a prescription to purchase. Take advantage of the wound-healing benefits offered by the brand.
Side Effects and Restrictions
Most people choose MEDIHONEY for wound care since the product line has almost no side effects. The product is also safe and gentle enough for use on patients of any age. While it is certainly true that MEDIHONEY helps heal wounds faster than traditional wound dressings, the product isn't free of side effects. The primary side effect reported with the use of MEDIHONEY is a slight stinging sensation that is the result of the slightly acidic pH of the medicine. Most patients find that the ability to heal wounds faster is worth any stinging that accompanies the initial application of the dressing. Children might find the stinging intolerable, but doctors suggest an analgesic before application of the dressing to help limit the stinging sensation.
Sources
Honey and Health: A Review of Recent Clinical Research
Traditional and Modern Uses of Natural Honey in Human Diseases
Antimicrobial Properties of Honey
On to you
By now, you've learned where to buy MEDIHONEY dressing and what such dressings can do for the healing process. Whether you're hoping to speed up the healing time of your own wounds or you want to offer the benefits to someone close to you, the results will be the same when you try MEDIHONEY. There are a number of different formulations of MEDIHONEY, so be sure to consult your physician before deciding on a specific product. Some healthcare providers will even offer samples of these products for you to try before buying.
Please let us know if you have any questions by leaving comments in the section below, or feel free to call us now. We’ll be happy to help you discover how you can personally benefit from this great product.
-Marc Kaplan
CEO, Save Rite Medical
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Save Rite Medical was found on the idea of providing value to customers. Whether through education or services, Marc Kaplan has developed an organization that has grown to become the leading provider on online medical supplies.
