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You won’t have access to your own pharmacy if you get injured in the wilderness or survival situation, but you can always have access to honey…

How Honey Works as an Antibiotic

• The high sugar concentration dehydrates bacteria.

• It’s acidic and most bacteria hate that.

• When mixed with a little fluid—say from the wound—it has an enzyme that produces a hydrogen peroxide. Unlike the commercial kind, this peroxide is dilute enough to not irritate the skin. But it’s strong enough to kill bacteria.

• Researchers are finding other ways honey works as an antibiotic. For example, it may stimulate the body’s natural bacteria-fighting white blood cells.

How to Use Honey as an Antibiotic Ointment

• Apply liberally. If the wound is deep, pour it in. For scrapes and abrasions, paste it on. Then cover the wound and seal with tape.

• Another way is apply the honey to gauze or clean cloth first, pop the material on the wound, and seal it with tape.

To be quite clear: honey is NOT a miracle cure and modern antibiotics are often far more effective, but it can at least help stave off infection until you can seek professional medical help.

For more on this check out The Survival Doctor.

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