Why Can Honey Treat Wounds?
- Natural antibacterial action:
- Hypertonic Environment Inhibits Bacteria: Honey contains a high concentration of sugar that absorbs moisture from wounds, causing bacteria to dehydrate and die.
- Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilizes: Glucose oxidase in honey reacts with the moisture in the wound to produce hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂), which directly kills common pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli.
- Promote Wound Healing
- Forms a protective film: Honey forms a moist physical barrier on the wound surface, reducing external irritation while preventing bacterial invasion.
- Nutritional support for cellular repair: Honey is rich in glucose, fructose, vitamins (e.g. Vitamin C, B-complex) and minerals (e.g. potassium, magnesium), which provide energy and raw materials for newborn cells and accelerate tissue regeneration.
Medihoney Dressings: Clean, Cover, Heal
Medihoney Dressings come in various formats, including calcium alginate sheets and hydrocolloid-based pads infused with Manuka honey. These sterile dressings:
- Absorb exudate while keeping the wound moist
- Are non-adherent and easy to remove
- Help reduce odor and promote healing
Use for: Acute and chronic wounds, including leg ulcers, surgical incisions, donor sites, and infected wounds.
Sizes Available: Ranges from 2″x2″ to 4″x5″ and larger, depending on dressing type.
What is Medihoney ?
Medihoney is a trusted medical-grade skincare solution that uses the natural power of Manuka honey to support wound healing, skin protection, and infection control. Because it was developed in collaboration with the Comvita brand—New Zealand’s leading Manuka honey producer—it has become a globally recognized name in both clinical and home wound care.
Medihoney Gel: Easy Application, Fast Relief
The Medihoney Gel is a ready-to-use formulation that contains 80% active Leptospermum scoparium (Manuka) honey blended with natural waxes and oils. Designed to stay in place, the gel:
- Maintains a moist wound environment
- Lowers pH to inhibit microbial growth
- Promotes natural debridement of necrotic tissue
Use for: Minor burns, abrasions, surgical wounds, pressure ulcers, and diabetic foot ulcers.
Sizes Available: 15g, 50g, and 80g tubes.
Medihoney Barrier Cream: Daily Skin Defense
The Medihoney Barrier Cream is a gentle, non-stinging formula enriched with medical-grade Manuka honey and natural emollients. It:
- Forms a protective layer on the skin
- Shields against moisture-associated skin damage (MASD)
- Nourishes and soothes dry, sensitive, or at-risk skin
Use for: Preventing diaper rash, moisture-related irritation, and skin breakdown in incontinence patients or long-term care.
Sizes Available: 50g and 100g tubes.
Wounds Treated by Medihoney
Medihoney’s unique wound care properties make it suitable for a wide range of acute and chronic skin injuries. Its natural antibacterial action, low pH, and moisture-balancing abilities help create the ideal healing environment for the following wound types:
Burns (First- and Second-Degree)
- Soothes the skin and minimizes risk of infection
- Helps prevent scarring and supports tissue regeneration
- Gel and dressing forms are particularly useful for burn care
Pressure Ulcers
- Maintains a moist environment critical to healing
- Helps remove slough and dead tissue through autolytic debridement
- Widely used in long-term care and hospital settings
Surgical Wounds & Donor Sites
- Speeds up epithelialization and reduces healing time
- Acts as a natural antiseptic barrier
- Available in easy-to-apply sterile dressings
Cuts, Scrapes, Abrasions
- Ideal for minor everyday injuries at home
- Reduces risk of infection without the use of antibiotics
- Barrier cream also protects surrounding skin from further trauma
Infected Wounds
- Inhibits the growth of pathogenic bacteria
- Supports wound cleansing and reduces odor
- Especially helpful in wounds that have become colonized or locally infected
Surgical Wounds
- Speeds up epithelialization and reduces healing time
- Acts as a natural antiseptic barrier
- Available in easy-to-apply sterile dressings
Whether you’re managing a complex clinical case or treating a simple scrape at home, Medihoney offers a safe, effective, and natural solution for wound care across the spectrum.
How Does Medihoney® Help Clean Wounds?
Replacing Necrotic Cells with Osmotic Pressure
Medihoney contains a lot of sugar, which will produce an osmotic effect. Just like water always flows to places with low concentrations, liquids will also flow from places with high concentrations to places with low concentrations. This will attract lymph fluid in deep tissues to the surface of the wound. These lymph fluids keep flowing, just like flushing the wound, taking away debris and removing necrotic tissue from the wound.
Help Loosen Bad Tissue
Osmotic pressure can also continuously replenish a substance called plasminogen to the surface of the wound. This substance will turn into plasmin, which can break down the necrotic tissue and the things that stick to the surface of the wound. At the same time, the constant flow of liquid can also gently remove the necrotic tissue from the wound.
Lowering pH Helps Wounds Heal
Chronic wounds heal poorly because they remain in an alkaline environment (surface pH 7.15–8.94). Medihoney actively lowers the wound’s pH to an acidic range (3.5–4.5), thereby creating conditions that promote healing. By doing so, it reduces protease activity and prevents the formation of slough. In addition, by lowering the pH by just 0.6 units, Medihoney boosts hemoglobin’s oxygen release by nearly 50%, significantly increasing the energy available for cellular repair. Gaisin’s research shows that after using Manuka honey, the average pH of the wound dropped from 7.72 to 7.26 (p<0.001), and for every 0.1 unit decrease in pH, the wound area decreased by 8.1% (p<0.01).
Why choose medihoney?
MEDIHONEY – Superior sourcing, rigorous processing.
Comprising Active Leptospermum Honey (ALH), is a globally recognised medical-grade honey-based product line that is specifically formulated for the management of wounds and burns.
Those products are derived from the Leptospermum species of tea tree, and their unique properties have been shown to be beneficial throughout all phases of the wound healing process. Due to these properties, MEDIHONEY products have become a first-line choice among many clinicians to help in the management of acute, chronic and stalled wounds and burns, and to assist in the safe and effective removal of necrotic tissue.
From Children to Expectant Mothers, Medihoney Gently Protects Every Inch of Skin
MediHoney for Wound Treatment You Can Trust
Medihoney is clinically proven to support wound healing and reduce bacterial load without relying on antibiotics. It is widely used in:
- Hospitals
- Long-term care facilities
- Home health settings
Its broad-spectrum antimicrobial action, combined with natural wound-cleansing properties, makes it a frontline product in modern wound management.
Medihoney Dressing vs. Gauze: Healing Speed Comparison
| Feature | Medihoney | Traditional Gauze |
|---|---|---|
| Healing Speed | Faster healing | Slower |
| Moisture Balance | Maintains moist wound environment | Often allows wounds to dry out, slowing repair |
| Debridement | Promotes natural, painless removal of dead tissue | No active debridement |
| Infection Control | Natural antibacterial (Manuka honey fights MRSA, VRE) | Offers no inherent antibacterial protection |
| Wound Odor Control | Reduces foul odor from infected wounds | No odor control |
| Change Frequency | Longer wear time (up to 3 days) | Requires frequent changes (often daily or more) |
comvita medihoney: The Manuka Honey Experts
All Medihoney products are made with authentic Manuka honey sourced from Comvita, a world leader in sustainable beekeeping and honey harvesting. Comvita’s honey is independently tested and rated for potency, purity, and efficacy—ensuring high UMF® (Unique Manuka Factor) in every Medihoney product.
Frequently Asked Questions
Medihoney is a line of wound care products made with medical-grade Manuka honey, known for its natural antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and healing properties. It’s used to treat a variety of acute and chronic wounds.
Most users experience little to no stinging. In some cases, a mild tingling or warming sensation may occur, which typically subsides quickly.
Yes. Medihoney is gentle and well-tolerated, even on fragile or sensitive skin. It’s free from synthetic antibiotics, making it a good option for people with allergies to common topical treatments.
Medihoney has natural antimicrobial properties effective against bacteria like MRSA and VRE. However, for serious infections, consult a healthcare provider.
How to Use Medihoney for Wound Care
Medihoney Clinical Case
MEDIHONEY with Active Leptospermum Honey helps to promote autolytic debridement and an optimal healing environment in acute and chronic wounds and burns.
Injury Overview
Alexandra suffered second and third degree burns to many of her fingers and most of her palms from contact with overheated paraffin. The injuries were extensive and extremely painful, and she was treated in the burn unit for 12 hours.
Wound Condition
The burn area includes the entire finger and palm, and the local tissue is severely damaged, and some areas are close to requiring skin grafts. The pain is severe, the exudation is obvious, and there is a potential risk of infection and scar hyperplasia.
Medihoney Recovery Outcome
Day 0 | Initial onset of severe burns
The burns affected the palm and all fingers, with some areas suffering from third-degree burns and severe skin damage. Since the wounds on the little finger were the most serious, doctors considered performing skin grafts.
Weeks 1–2 | Medihoney started to relieve pain
The pain was significantly reduced and exudate was well controlled. After using Medihoney, the frequency of dressing changes was reduced to once every two days due to its antibacterial and moist healing properties. The wound surface gradually became clean and new skin tissue began to appear.
Week 4 (1 month) | it was a “rare benign recovery”
During the medical follow-up, doctors were surprised by the speed of healing. All burn areas had completed initial healing, and the most serious part of the little finger had begun to scab and fall off, revealing smooth new skin.
Week 12 (3 months) | Large-area recovery was completed, with minimal scars
Normal texture appeared on the palm and most fingers, and the wound marks almost completely disappeared. The little finger retained a slight scar, but the condition was stable and no additional surgical intervention was required.
Months 10–12 | Skin almost restored to its original state
After one year, except for a very shallow scar on the little finger, the palm and fingers have returned to normal texture and color, with no functional impairment or appearance defects, and hand movements are completely normal.
Injury Overview
Users may scratch the insect bites unconsciously during sleep, causing obvious redness, swelling, irritation and inflammation on the skin. The local tissue becomes abnormally sensitive and the area of erythema gradually expands, raising concerns that it may cause infection or further spread.
Wound Condition
The affected area shows high redness, swelling, scratching, and heat sensation, with unclear edges and potential risk of spreading. Users use the dotted line method to track whether the inflammation is expanding on the skin.
Medihoney Recovery Outcome
Day 1｜Start using Medihoney
The user found that the insect bite area was obviously red and swollen, and there was a sense of irritation after scratching, and the local skin was hot. To prevent the inflammation from expanding, Medihoney was applied to the affected area and the edge of the redness and swelling was marked on the skin to track the spread.
Day 2｜The redness and swelling were stable and did not continue to expand
The pain and itching were reduced, and the edge inflammation range did not exceed the original marked area. The local color began to fade, and there was no further skin breakage or exudation after using Medihoney.
Day 3｜The inflammation was significantly reduced and gradually recovered
The redness and swelling range was significantly reduced, the skin surface tended to be flat, and the irritation basically disappeared. The user subjectively felt that the wound was “significantly improved” and no additional treatment was required. There was no sign of secondary infection.
Whether you’re treating a stubborn wound or protecting fragile skin, Medihoney offers a natural, clinically backed solution trusted by professionals and families around the world.
