No effect of honey on intestinal and hepatic CYP3A
It’s suggested that honey may stimulate the CYP3A enzyme, and this might alter the metabolism of drugs. Researchers in Germany...
Treating cough with honey
Cough is a major cause of doctor visits among children and adults. It can impact quality of life, cause anxiety,...
Medical honey for wound care
Researchers from Germany and New Zealand have reviewed Medihoney — a medically certified honey licensed for professional wound care in...
Apitherapy: Experience of German Beekeepers
 Apitherapy is the use of bee products such as honey to prevent or treat illness and promote healing. Researchers at...
Honey to treat wounds
 In some cases, it might speed healing, according to this review from The Cochrane Library.
Maggots, and leeches, and honey, oh my!
In this time of MRSA (methacillin-resistant Staph aureus) skin infections, Medscape reviews 3 CAM wound treatment options. Here are the...
Medical honey for wound care
The evidence confirms its antibacterial properties and additional beneficial effects of medical honey on wound healing, according to this article...
Benefits of honey on night cough and sleep quality in children
Is it a good as dextromethorphan — the cough-suppressant found in many over-the-counter cold and cough medicines? Researchers from the...
Exploring the value of antibacterial honey to treat resistant bacterial infections
? The media regularly reminds us of the dangers and difficulties in treating infections caused by microorganisms that are resistant...
CAM and the common cold
MayoClinic.com has reviewed cold remedies that work and don’t. Here’s a summary of useful CAM options.
How does honey kill bacteria?
In a previous post, the use of honey to treat wounds was discussed. Here is a good review of the...
Medihoney and the return of the poultice
Historically, a poultice was a soft moist mass of bread, meal, clay, or other adhesive substance. It was usually heated,...
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The use of CAM among poor Central Americans
Reported earlier on the site was a study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which found that 36%...