What are some medicinal uses of honey?

Holistic medicine has used honey for centuries to soothe and heal wounds and suppress coughs. It a natural remedy with powerful antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, states WebMD.

Honey's acidic pH content helps stimulate healing in wounds, notes WebMD. Studies with children show honey is effective in calming coughs at night and improving sleep by soothing membranes and fighting infection. Infants should not ingest raw honey because their immune systems are not developed enough to fight infections such as botulism.

Laboratory studies have shown that honey fights pathogens and bacteria, but studies have not proven these effects in people. Many of honey's health claims remain unproven and require further scientific study, reports Medical News Today.