Mohammed Taha Al-hariri.
The local effects of honey on diabetic foot disorder.
Pak J Physiol Jan ;9(1):32-5.

Both the Quran and Hadith refer to honey as a healer of many health disorders in humans. The use of honey to treat and prevent many disorders has been well documented highlighting antioxidant, antimicrobial, immune-stimulation, anti-inflammation and anti-tumour mechanisms. Moreover, local applications of honey in the treatment of different types of wounds have showed very promising outcomes. Diabetic foot disorder is a major complication in diabetic patients. It is the main cause of morbidity and disability. It often leads to amputations of foot. The potential benefits of honey in the treatment of diabetic foot disorder have been under study by researchers worldwide. The aim of this review is to summarize the reported local effects of honey on diabetic foot disorder and its possible mechanisms. The scientific findings indicate that honey can accelerate wound healing in diabetic foot disorder through its antimicrobial, anti-ulcerous and anti-inflammatory pathways in a clinical setting thus enhancing the quality of life in diabetic patients. However further research is needed to evaluate the molecular mechanisms of action and to standardize the use of honey in Diabetic foot disorder.

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