Honey's Antiseptic and Antibacterial Qualities

There's been a lot in the press recently about honey being used in wound and ulcer dressings. Here's an article about the growing evidence for the effectiveness of honey in treating wounds and its acceptance by the medical profession. (You need a pdf reader to see this article.)

There is anecdotal evidence for the effectiveness of honey in treating other skin conditions - Karen, for instance, has used thyme honey on her eczema. It cleared up within a day of the honey application. All our honey is raw.