Honey

[Guest mikedwood]

I have to share this cause it is awesome. Honey is the best burn salve!

I burned myself a couple of weeks ago. 1st degree but dangit it hurt and it kept hurting.

Ran my fingers under cool water (cause that's what I burned, both hands) that took the sting away as long as my fingers were under water. Then I got prunish.

So I have some lidocaine, tried that and for about 10 minutes I was pain free. Still ouch!

So I tried a burn lotion with lidocine and aloe. Good for about 5 minutes.

My wife got tired of hearing me whine so she said she would go to the pharmacy and get me something. But what?

So using what googlefu I could muster with burned fingers I found this..... Not from some freaky Internet whack but the NIH (National Institute of Health)

Topical application of honey in treatment of burns.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2032114

I had just gotten some raw unfiltered local honey ( All honey is not created equal and some honey isn't even honey http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2011/11/tests-show-most-store-honey-isnt-honey/ ) because I have been trying it for my allergies (works amazingly well) So I washed the other junk off and put it on the burn. Pain free for the rest of the night and the next morning it was still pain free with nothing on it.

Also for treatment of infection there is this:

Honey: a reservoir for microorganisms and an inhibitory agent for microbes

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2269714/

and this

Antibacterial activity of honey against strains of Staphylococcus aureus from infected wounds.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1297205/

My conclusion is raw unfiltered honey (local preferred) is a must have around the house and could be a super addition to the BOB (in-spite of the risks of it leaking) and is one of the most versatile of survival medications.

[nightrunner]

Honey by itself or mixed with other small things like cinnamon, etc. Can cure almost ailment you may have, its an old school wonder drug.

[Guest Ceolas]

Picking up my first two hives in Kentucky on Saturday.

Can't wait to get them up and running.

[Guest mikedwood]

Picking up my first two hives in Kentucky on Saturday.

Can't wait to get them up and running.

Wow your own beehives, that is full of awesomeness!

[AMSting]

And if you ferment it, you get mead, another wonder drug.

[UncleJak]

I buy honey from an old farmer in my area. It is the best ever!! Thanks for the info!

[BrasilNuts]

If I'm not mistaken, stored correctly, honey lasts forever.

Edited April 12, 2012 by BrasilNuts

[nightrunner]

If I'm not mistaken, stored correctly, honey lasts forever.

Correct thats why its perfect for survival, never goes bad

[Caster]

They have found jars of honey in the pyramids that they say could still be safely eaten. That's a 3 millennia shelf life. Nothing else will last that long.

[TNFF319]

I pick up my first hive at the end of the month. I recommend those interested in honey do a little research on honey bees and beekeeping. There is quite a bit of misinformation and rumors about bees. Bees can be kept in most urban, suburban, or rural areas with a little planning. Its great for the environment, provides a wonderful treat, and is a good hobby.