Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Honey bee products, particularly raw honey, have been traditionally used in various cultures for wound healing and to help stop external bleeding. Historical texts from ancient Egypt, Greece, and China describe the topical application of honey to wounds, with the belief that it promotes clotting and prevents infection. The rationale for its use includes honey’s viscosity, which can act as a physical barrier, and its potential antimicrobial properties, which may prevent wound infection. However, while honey and occasionally propolis are documented in the traditional pharmacopeia, there is little direct reference to the use of actual honey bee (the insect itself) for stopping external bleeding.

Modern scientific evidence supports honey’s general wound healing benefits due to its hygroscopic nature, acidity, and hydrogen peroxide content, which can facilitate healing and reduce infection risk. However, the direct hemostatic (bleeding-stopping) effect of honey bee or its products is not strongly supported by robust clinical evidence. Most studies focus on honey’s role in wound care rather than as a primary hemostatic agent. Therefore, while tradition supports the use of honey products in wound management, direct scientific validation for the use of honey bee or its products specifically for external bleeding is limited.

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