Honey, good remedy for cuts, burns – Dietician

A dietician with the Garki General Hospital, Abuja, Yemisi Olowookere, on Friday said that honey was a good remedy for cuts and burns.
Olowookere told the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja that honey could provide natural cure in first aid treatment for wounds, burns and cuts.
She also said that honey absorbed moisture from the air and had the tendency to promote healing of wounds.
“Honey has antioxidant and antibacterial properties that can help improve the digestive system and enables one to stay healthy and fight diseases,” she said.
According to her, for sore throat, honey does not only sooth the throat but kills certain bacteria that causes the infection.
She said: “Honey is used in the treatment of cough and sore throat and stimulates the immune system.
“So, it can help one to get over cold faster.”
Olowookere said that honey could also be used to treat allergies, as it could help lower cholesterol and reduce C-reactive protein, a related compound that increased the risk of heart diseases.
She also said that honey was good for one’s skin and effective remedy for acne due to its antibacterial properties.
“Honey is a common ingredient in moisturising treatments,” she said.
She also said that honey was a good remedy for the treatment of ailments because it contained antioxidant and bacterial properties.
Olowookere said that apart from its natural remedy, honey was also a “great immune system builder”.
She added: “Honey is nature’s energy booster, a natural source of carbohydrates which provides strength and energy for our bodies.”
Olowookere, however, cautioned that honey should be taken moderately for maximum benefits