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How Manuka Honey Speeds Up Wound Healing — And the Best Honey Dressings to Use

By Wound-Care.co.uk —

Explore why medical-grade Manuka honey is so effective for wounds — plus the best honey dressings and gels available at Wound-Care.co.uk.

What makes Manuka honey effective for wound healing?

Manuka honey contains high levels of methylglyoxal (MGO), a naturally active compound responsible for its antibacterial power. Unlike supermarket honey, medical-grade Manuka honey is sterilised and specifically formulated for wound care.

How Manuka honey helps wounds heal

  • Strong antibacterial action: reduces harmful bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant strains.
  • Accelerates tissue repair: boosts collagen development and supports new healthy tissue.
  • Reduces inflammation & odour: soothes irritated wound beds and improves comfort.
  • Maintains a moist wound environment: proven to speed healing versus dry dressings.
  • Softens slough: assists natural debridement without harsh interventions.

Only use medical-grade honey dressings—never raw honey from a jar.

Top Manuka Honey Products at Wound-Care.co.uk

All products below contain medical-grade Manuka honey and are designed for safe, effective wound management.

Activon Tulle Manuka Honey Dressing

Activon Tulle – Manuka Honey Impregnated Mesh

Perfect for shallow wounds, burns, sloughy wounds and pressure areas. The viscose mesh releases Manuka honey gradually into the wound bed.

Buy Activon Tulle
Activon Manuka Honey Tube

Activon Manuka Honey Tube (100% Manuka Honey)

Ideal for cavity wounds, sloughy wounds or when precise honey application is needed. 100% sterile Manuka honey.

Buy Activon Tube
Honey Dressings Range

Honey Dressing Range

Explore the full range of medical-grade honey dressings suitable for ulcers, surgical wounds and long-term wound management.

Browse Honey Dressings

How to use Manuka honey dressings (step-by-step)

  1. Clean the wound using sterile saline or as advised clinically.
  2. Apply the honey product directly to the wound bed (tulle, tube or honey dressing type).
  3. Cover with an appropriate secondary dressing if needed.
  4. Change the dressing every 24–72 hours depending on exudate.
  5. Monitor progress and seek clinical review for complex wounds.

Which wounds benefit most?

  • Pressure ulcers
  • Venous leg ulcers
  • Diabetic wounds (clinical oversight recommended)
  • Burns and scalds
  • Sloughy or odorous wounds
  • Post-surgical wounds prone to infection

FAQ

Can I use honey from the supermarket?

No. Only sterilised medical-grade honey is safe for open wounds.

Are honey dressings painful to remove?

No — the moist environment usually reduces adherence and improves comfort.

How often should I change honey dressings?

Every 1–3 days depending on wound drainage.

Ready to try medical-grade Manuka honey?

Explore our full range of Activon and honey dressings designed for safe, natural wound healing.

Shop Honey Dressings

Disclaimer: This article is informational only and does not replace clinical advice. Seek medical review for chronic or infected wounds.

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