Medihoney™: a complete wound bed preparation product

Abstract

In recent years, honey has emerged as a versatile product that can be applied to many different types of wound to achieve a variety of outcomes, depending on the requirements of the clinician and patient. However, there is still some confusion about how specific honeys work, their antibacterial potency, and what effects this has on wounds treated with honey products. This article reviews the need for ongoing use of honey in wound care. It focuses on Medihoney, a medically certified honey licensed for professional wound care, and presents an update of the clinical data supporting its use.

Multicentre prospective observational study on professional wound care using honey (Medihoney™)

“…This results in a moist environment on the wound surface (28). Medical Leptospermum honey has been described as a complete wound bed preparation product (37–39).…”

Neonatal Case Studies Using Active Leptospermum Honey

“…The production of the gluconic acid lowers the pH of the honey and produces hydrogen peroxide in amounts and types that are not harmful to healthy tissue. 13 Because of its strong osmotic effects, ALH helps pull lymphatic fl uid from the wound, which promotes autolytic debridement using the body's own enzymes to remove dead tissue and exudates from the wound. It is a supersaturated solution with a pH ranging from 3.2 to 4.2.…”

“…13 In addition, osmotic actions of ALH assisted in the removal of dead tissue, exudate, and contaminants from the wound bed. 13 In addition, osmotic actions of ALH assisted in the removal of dead tissue, exudate, and contaminants from the wound bed.…”

“…[10][11][12] In the neonatal population, there are only a few cases reported in the literature of using ALH. 13 This article presents an overview of the mechanism of action and clinical benefi ts of ALH and discusses the effective use of ALH in 3 neonatal patients.…”

The Medicine of the Manuka

“…MEDIHONEY in this form is applied directly to the wound and then covered with a suitable sterile dressing. Through this method the practitioner is able to apply the desired amount to affected area (Acton, 2008). As with any new product, the recommendation would be to source training on how to use the products from the company representative when first purchasing the products.…”