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Small argument with friend: is honey antibacterial or is it a preservative only for its osmotic effects? Please provide reasoning and/or proof. Join or Log In to answer.

-jabagawee (4Q / 23A)
Sat Nov 10, 2007 6:45pm

Honey is a traditional topical treatment 4 infected wounds.can b effective on antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria...

-barbiedoll (0Q / 930A) Sat Nov 10, 2007 6:48pm

antibacterial properties of honey include the release of low levels of hydrogen peroxide.
http://tinyurl.com/ncs3k

-barbiedoll (0Q / 930A) Sat Nov 10, 2007 6:49pm

Honey is also used as a preservative. So U both win the bet
http://www.freepatentsonline.com/5965145.html

-barbiedoll (0Q / 930A) Sat Nov 10, 2007 6:53pm

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