Honey: Nature’s Wonder of Healing
Journal Title: Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research - Year 2017, Vol 20, Issue 10
Abstract
Aim: Aim of this present study is to quantify, evaluate and assess the therapeutic benefits of honey on the treatment of recurrent apthous ulcer. Materials and Methods: Sixty patients with minor oral ulcers were attended by Dept. of Oral Medicine and Radiology for treatment for oral ulcers. A double blinded clinical trial was carried out by topical application of honey or placebo therapy and the reduction in size and duration of complete elimination of ulcerations were noted. Results: The ulcers had reduced in size considerably after 3 days of treatment by honey dressings, some with complete remission after another 3 days.
Authors and Affiliations
Vikram Singh, Pratiksha Hada, Shilpa Sharma, Akanksha Tiwari, Ashutosh Dutt Pathak, Sakshi Sharma
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