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Question

i have a very deep second degree burn, my flesh is pink but no longer gushing blood. My doctor prescribed silver sulfiazine its been and told me to wash and rinse it everyday to pervent infection. But there is not even minimal progress. I read from a couple of sites that honey can help prevent bacteria and help heal wounds. Should i use the honey instead without risk of infection? Should i listen to my doctor? I know hes probably right but I am big on holistic cures, plus if you knew that a 4 dollar jar of honey would cure you. You wouldnt go out and buy that 30 dollar jar of meds. Than the drug companies wouldnt make any money.

should i use honey instead

Answer 1

Homeopathic Treatments for Burns :-

Head remedy - for burns of any kind Cantharis 30, 4 hourly

Sun burns; rush of blood towards head, flushed face Belladonna 30, 4 hourly

Radium, X-ray burns Phosphorus 200 or Cadmium Iod 30, 4 hourly (3 Doses)

When there is fear of death and anxiety due to burns. Burnt area is hot and swollen with fever Aconite 30 or 200, every 15 min (6 Doses)

If the part mortifies(leading towards gangrene) Silicea 30 or Sulphur 30, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

If pus forms; effected parts becomes very sensitive Hepar Sulph 200, 10 min (3 Doses)

Burns due to pouring of hot water or hot oil; when blisters has not formed Urtica Urens 30, 4 hourly

For External use :-
Cantharis lotion. If wound forms then apply Calendula lotion.

Take the remedy which is similar to your symptoms. No side effects or complications if taken as directed, please do not exceed the given dosage and under any circumstances do not try to mix any remedies and avoid Chocolates, Mints, Coffee, Red Meat, Alcoholic and Carbonated drinks, Spicy Rich Food while taking any Homeopathic remedies, and keep the medicines away from direct sunlight, heat strong smells and perfumes and do not store them in the fridge.
Curing without any side effects or Complications Thats the Beauty of Homeopathic Medicine (Cures Par Excellence)

Take Care and God Bless You !

Answer 2

You can use honey, but let me tell you that the silver sulfiazine is the best. It almost heals that wound overnight, fights infection and in this situation use that cream. I'm an herbalist and this stuff is the best of the best. There is nothing out there that can bet it. My daughter was severely burned at 15 months of age and I thank God to this day for that cream. I use to be the president for the Lady's auxiliary for the local fire dept and that stuff is a miracle in a jar. It cools the wound instantly and generates new skin growth literally overnight. It's not sticky either. Spend that $, honey will take longer and it's messy. Even as a herbalist, this is one case that the cream is better to opt.

Answer 3

I would say absolutely do NOT use honey. The thing with honey is that bacteria will not grow on it so it "never spoils". Depending on how the honey was harvested and packaged would also determine how sanitary the product is. Many many germs could be introduced via contaminates (such as dirt, hair, etc) that would be perfectly ok to eat but would be disastrous on a wound.

Answer 4

Take a good multivitamin with minerals, and a good antioxidant formula. Vitamin E oil will also help prevent scarring if applied daily and will promote healing. You may also want to take extra vitamin C since it helps form healthy connective tissue. Good luck.

Answer 5

I would be wary of honey. Honey can't be consumed by infants I think because it is contaminated with something. You might want to look up infants and honey to see what's wrong with honey. We use Burn-Jel Plus which costs $5.

Answer 6

I've never heard of functional medicine practitioners. We have doctors and nutritionists, but they are very different things, the former giving medical treatments the latter giving advice on diet.

Answer 7

Burns are serious, not only because of pain in the area of the burn itself, but also because of possible chemical changes in other parts of the body. Burns are among the most common household emergencies. Hot liquids, stoves, radiators, unguarded electric outlets, firecrackers, chemicals, irons, gasfires, and sunburn often burn young children. The greatest danger arises from the shock, which follows a deep burn involving a large area of the body.
The symptoms of a first-degree burn are pain, heat, redness and tender to the touch in the skin affected. These symptoms can appear from 1 to 24 hours after exposure to the sun.
The symptoms of a second-degree burn are extreme reddening, swelling; pain and even blisters can appear. The burn reaches the deeper layers of the skin where it damages the small blood vessels and elastic fibers in the skin, and later there is wrinkling of the skin. In most severe cases, chills, fever, nausea, and/or delirium may accompany the burn.
In severe burns the loss of body fluids can be very serious, particularly in a young child. The kidneys and adrenal glands may not function well, and other internal organs may be more affected. Even a small burn may produce a serious deformity if it occurs over a large joint, such as the knee. Deep burns often result in the formation of considerable scar tissue.
Severe burns involve the deeper layers of the skin and usually cause large blisters. Burns are always more serious when face, hands, feet or genital organs are involved.
Chemical burns are often serious, and may result in deep scars. Steam and dry heat burns should be treated as ant other severe burn.

HOME REMEDIES FOR BURNS
· Apply egg white on the burnt area. It will prevent the scars.
· If you get a burn just put butter or margarine on it. It will help a lot.
· Immediate application of ice or the coldest water you can get will often limit the extent of damage.
· After the cold treatment, you my gently sponge the area with soap and warm water, then apply a Vaseline dressing. Bandage this firmly in place. The pressure helps to control the pain and reduce the loss of body fluids.
· If the patient is feeling weak, give him a warm drink.
· Apply alcohol or soyabean paste to the burnt area. This will reduce the pain.
· Apply some aloe Vera on the burnt area. It will relieve the pain.
· Cut a potato and put it on the burnt area. This will reduce the pain and prevent the scarring.
· Spread a coat of Nail-Varnish on the burn. Once dry, the film is going to prevent infections and stops immediately pain
· Put Colgate toothpaste on the burn. It will give instant relief.
· Apply regular yellow mustard to the burn. Once it dries, wash it off and this will prevent it from blistering.
· Apply vitamin E cream to affected area and take vitamin E supplements. This will not cure the sunburn but it will help reduce itching and will speed recovery.
· Prepare a yogurt-based paste with barley and turmeric and apply to affected areas.
· Drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration.
· Eat lots of lean, and high quality protein foods. Also include raw fruits to supply the vitamins and minerals needed.
· Boil water and steep many tea bags to a very strong tea in a large pot. Add ice until the tea is just slightly warm. Put a bath towel into the pot and keep turning the towel until it has soaked up all of the tea.. Place the wet towel over the burned area of the body. Leave the towel on for a half hour for a moderate burn and an hour for a strong burn.
· Apply Colloidal silver this is a natural antibiotic and disinfectant if the burn is very painful.
· Prepare a mixture by adding 2 tbsp each of marshmallow and comfrey root. Set over low heat in a saucepan with 1-cup olive oil and 1 cup wine for 30 minutes. Cool and strain.
· Honey has antibacterial properties and will promote healing. After applying honey cover the area with some gauze.
· Make a decoction using 3-4 tea bags, 2 cups of fresh mint leaves and 4 cups water. Strain liquid into a jar and allow to cool. To use, dab the mixture on burned skin with a cotton ball or washcloth.
· Crumble 1 cup of uncooked oatmeal into a bath of lukewarm water as the bath is filling. Soak 15-20 minutes and gently pat the burned area dry so that a thin coating of the oatmeal remains on your skin. This remedy is good for the itching that comes from a healing burn or sunburn.
· Do not use cotton directly on burns as it adheres to it
· Do not apply Ink, Mercurochrome, greases or baking soda over burnt area, do not try to peel it loose.
· For minor burns rub some mustard on the burned area.
· Raise burned arms or legs higher than the person's heart.