allison 0 Share Posted November 6, 2003 I have a nasty cut on my forehead that I don't want to scar so I've been reading how raw honey helps to heal it, so I applied it with a bandaid. I was wondering is it suppose to sting like crazy for like the first 30 minutes to an hour and then just feel a little irritated the rest of the day? Also when I took the bandaid off to change it, I noticed it did seem to be bonding together a bit, however it was also more red and a bit more swollen. Do you think I'm having an allergic reaction to honey or is this normal??? I researched online and couldn't find any negative effects to using honey on wounds but wanted to know if you guys had any! Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maya 6 Share Posted November 6, 2003 allison This is the stuff I use: http://www.worldwideshoppingmall.co.uk/bod...anukacare18.asp I didn;t have a reaction like yours though and I wonder if you are allergic to bee pollen/bee stings etc?? What kind of honey was it? If you are having a problem with honey, you may want to dab egg white on it - egg white forms a seal around the scar allowing it to hel quickly. Egg white is like a natural plaster. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
allison 0 Author Share Posted November 6, 2003 Thanks for the reply Maya! I just used local raw unprocessed, unfiltered honey. I don't have any reactions when I eat it, though I do have some allergies. I don't think I've ever been stung by a bee so not sure about that. I used some Manuka honey on blemishes awhile back and found it to be a bit harsh too so maybe I am allergic. I just haven't ever heard of anyone having a bad reaction so was wondering :-s Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kiutiboi 0 Share Posted November 6, 2003 So, when is it right to use Manuka honey? I ve just purchased my Manuka Oil and Gel for my scars? Am i supposed to buy the raw honey too? Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maya 6 Share Posted November 6, 2003 kiutiboi - I would say that the manuka oil and gel is good for acne and eczema - but that link I provide before -that is very good for wound healing, keeping it moist so that it doesn't scab too soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kiutiboi 0 Share Posted November 7, 2003 Thanks Maya, By the way, I ordered my Manuka Honey Oil and Gel from livingnature.I read some post about they can't deliver to USA because Manuka Oil and Gel is supposed to be a medicine?.Is that true?.Anyways, I already ordered it and Ive received a delivery notification from livingnature.com.So i guess i ve no prob so far. Kiutiboi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maya 6 Share Posted November 7, 2003 I don't think it would be edible - and they shipped it to me in the UK within 10 days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
