Antibacterial activity of honey on Staphylococcus aureus: Raw versus Processed (store bought) honey

Introduction In recent years, the population of the United States needs to be relatively healthy. A desire to have a clean dish and become a new and improved person came quietly into the country. Consumers are seeking products that prevent diseases, promote health, and enhance the overall health of individuals, such as functional foods. An overview of the functional properties of bee products, honey, propolis and royal jelly provides a way to combine them as functional foods for their many functions.

Raw honey kills unwanted bacteria and fungi. It naturally contains hydrogen peroxide, an antiseptic. Several hospitals in Europe are fighting methicillin - resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a staphylococcal infection resistant to antibiotics, using Manuka Honey. When honey is applied to the skin wound and it is covered with a cover, it kills bacteria and fungi, keeps the wound clean, and promotes healing. According to reports, real raw honey is the only food not to decompose. An ancient Egyptian honey jar was found and it turned out to be good! Is not that wonderful? Maybe we may know what we do not know ... it is worth thinking ... With all our technologies we can not make so long-lasting food - but the bees do can do. Perhaps we should respect and respect these extraordinary creatures more (or will we not tell ourselves to be the wisest creatures of all living things)?

Honey activity including antioxidant, antifungal, antibacterial is the idea of ​​treating wounds. Derma Sciences in the United States uses Manuka Honey to flavor burns and scratches. In addition, it can kill more than 250 bacterial strains such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), methicillin-sensitive S. aureus (MSSA), vancomycin resistant enterococci (VRE) . Studies were conducted on patients with seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff, and all participants used honey containing 10% boiling water for the problem area and stored in the scalp for 3 hours before washing with hot water I asked for that. All participants got good results, they relieved itching and could disappear within a week. Skin damage was completely healed within 2 weeks. Continuous use for 6 months, no signs of recurrence of dandruff or dermatitis