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Have You Had Your Dose of Honey?

4. Honey Can Treat Herpes

Honey-as-Antiseptic

Herpes yet another skin condition that can leave you feeling miserable can be naturally treated by the application of honey. Good quality honey helps draw fluid away from open wounds and suppresses microorganism growth. Honey also contains an enzyme called glucose oxidase that tends to release trace amounts of hydrogen peroxide when honey comes in contact with open wounds. This helps in treating herpes attacks effectively. You will be surprised that on application of honey, pain and crusting that are common symptoms of herpes can be easily alleviated.