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Honey - Bacteria's Worst Enemy!
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[QUOTE="Claudiusx, post: 1903469, member: 31715"] Some of you might have seen the suggestion on this site every once in awhile to put some honey on an open sore, or to place it over an infection. This might sound strange, but honey truly is a great anti-bacterial. It can really come in handy in a pinch while you wait for a vet visit, or simply as a precautionary measure. Here is a very informative and educational [size=2](don't worry it's short! :lol: )[/size] video on the benefits of honey as a bacteria fighter!. [url]https://youtu.be/7FlzHiURdTs[/url] Some key points from the video: [list]The sugars in the honey are part of why it's so effective! The sugar solution of the honey is what draws moisture out of the bacteria, fungus, or mold, helping to kill it.[/list] [list]There isn't enough water in honey for micro-organisms to live on, which is another reason why it's so great to use.[/list] [list]Honey also has an enzyme in it called Glucose Oxidase - this enzyme converts glucose into gluconic acid, and hydrogen peroxide[/list] [list]The Glucose Oxidase isn't actually active in the honey, until water is introduced to the honey. So, mixing a bit of water into the honey to make it easier to apply, also helps it be more effective![/list] [list]Manuka honey in particular - due to the flower the honey was made from is extremely effective at killing bacteria due to the honey having methylglyoxal in it. This is such an effective compound that manuka honey is used in hospitals on occasion.[/list] All in all, it's a nice thing to have on hand, or have as part of your dragon first aid kit! It is still always a good idea to get veterinary help if you are using this to keep a wound clean or sanitary. A word of warning though, never leave bugs unattended in the tank while your dragon has honey on its body. Especially overnight. The sweet honey will attract the insects (crickets in particular) to the area and they will bite and gnaw at it, making the issue much worse. [list]The following information comes from this site: [url=https://permaculturenews.org/2014/02/08/shocking-differences-raw-honey-processed-golden-honey-found-grocery-retailers/]Permaculturenews.org[/url][/list] [img]https://permaculturenews.org/images/shocking_differences_between_350x838-11588_4.jpg[/img] -Brandon [/QUOTE]
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