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Have You Had Your Dose of Honey?

2. Honey Is A Potent Antiseptic

Manuka-honey

Way up until the 20th century, honey was used extensively in most homes to treat wounds and infections. It has antibacterial and antifungal properties that help in fighting even the most serious of skin infections with ease. Manuka honey in specific can help eradicate as many as 250 strains of bacteria, making it more potent than many popular antibiotics. You can safely use honey to treat open wounds and ulcers.