Honey has been shown to be an effective antimicrobial agent. This project examines the extent to which honey can be used as a wound dressing to prevent infections. There are a variety of different types of honey. The two categories of honey this project focuses on are peroxide and non-peroxide honeys. Non peroxide honeys have a component called methyl glyoxal that is responsible for a lot of the efficiency in its antimicrobial property. Peroxide is non-existent in these types of honey, which is what distinguishes the two types. This project will utilize Manuka honey, which is non-peroxide as well as raw, unfiltered honey, which is a peroxide honey. To the honey, beeswax, candelilla wax, and carnauba wax will be integrated along with a variety of essential oils. Certain essential oils bear antimicrobial activity; therefore, the addition of these oils to the honey and wax formulation is increased. One essential oil that will be focused on is cinnamon cassia, which contains cinnamic aldehyde as the major component contributing to its antimicrobial effect. The novel wound dressing is tested against bacteria and fungi, the physical characteristics including solubility, melting point, and conductivity is reported here along with the longevity of the material.

Characterization of honey and application as a wound dressing

Macromolecular Chemistry: The Second Century

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