New Study Shows Manuka Honey Dressings Decrease Wound Size and pH

A new study, with results recently published in the International Wound Journal (Volume 5 Issue 2 Page 185-194, May 2008) has shown the benefits of manuka honey dressings in reducing wound pH levels and wound size.

The study's aim was to analyse any changes in surface pH levels, and size, of ulcers that were not healing after applying dressings of Manuka honey for 2 weeks.

To quote: "The use of Manuka honey dressings was associated with a statistically significant decrease in wound pH and a reduction in wound size."

It was known that non-healing wounds have a higher alkaline environment, and that the acidic pH nature of manuka honey made it a potentially beneficial treatment for lowering wound pH, which the study's results confirm.

Comvita's Apinate manuka honey dressings were used in this study.

An abstract of the study results can be found here.