Does honey kill bacteria?

Honey Kills Bacteria Chronic sinusitis affects millions of people every year. In chronic sinusitis, the mucous membranes in the sinus cavities become inflamed, causing headaches, stuffy nose, and difficulty breathing. read more

How Honey Kills Bacteria. It dries them up. The high sugar content dehydrates bacteria. It produces hydrogen peroxide. When diluted with, say, body fluids, enzymes in the honey create a small amount of hydrogen peroxide. Enough to kill bacteria. Its enzymes create antibacterial chemicals we're just beginning to isolate. read more

Manuka honey has been reported to exhibit antimicrobial activity against pathogenic bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) making this honey a promising functional food for the treatment of wounds or stomach ulcers. read more