Honey in The Management of Diabetic Foot : A Review of The Literature

• Main Authors: Mohamed, Nurul Azmawati, Mohamed Rasidi, Nur Iffah Illani Binti, Bain, Mohd Asha’ari, Ramli, Shalinawati
• Format: Article
• Language: en_US
• Published: Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia 2016
• Subjects: honey,; diabetic foot; wound healing
• Online Access: http://ddms.usim.edu.my/handle/123456789/9822

“Honey is healing for man” is mentioned in the Holy Quran (Surah An-Nahl 16:69). Honey has many therapeutic properties such as anti-acteria, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, immune booster, and cell growth stimulator. It also promotes wound healing. Diabetic patients are at increased risk of having...