Medihoney wound dressings are formulated to provide exceptional, non-toxic benefits that promote the healing of superficial wounds and burns. They contain a minimum of 80% active leptospermum honey and come in three different formulations for wounds with light to moderate exudation. The dressings are highly osmotic and help to reduce overall surface wound pH, particularly valuable since most wounds require an acidic environment in order to heal. Due to the high level of osmolarity in each solution, each and every Medihoney wound dressing is contaminant free and completely safe. The dressings cleanse and heal by debriding the wound of any underlying dead tissue while also providing an anti-bacterial barrier to protect from infection and over 200 strains of bacteria.
They are made from active Leptospermum honey derived from the pollen and nectar of certain species of plantsindigenous to New Zealand and Australia. This honey is renowned for its healing property and is the only species of honey that has been studied extensively in randomized control studies for efficacy in healing. In fact, Leptospermum honey has been studied more than any other type of honey for its healing properties with results showing that slow-healing wounds or wounds resistant to traditional treatments have been shown to progress to healing with it. For example, in one study involving resistant, non-healing surgical wounds, after daily applications of a Medihoney wound dressing, the wounds were completely closed within two to three weeks. Research reports that Medihoney wound and burn dressings can improve healing rates by up to 30%.
Medihoney wound dressings remove unpleasant odors, protect and promote a moist, physical barrier around the wound that prevents bacteria from entering. The dressings concurrently cleanse the wound by removing excessive waste and wound fluid, while continually sloughing away dead tissue as new tissue forms. Medihoney wound dressings then encourage healing activity by stimulating the growth of granulation tissue and the healthy growth of epithelium over partially-thick wounds. Because these formulations will not adhere to a wound and can be rinsed off with plain tap water, the benefits of
Medihoney wound dressing products are extended by eliminating the trauma and pain during dressing changes. These particular benefits can be useful in managing wound care with young children or older adults.
