William Lawrence Sr. Omnibit 12-22-14
The Romans knew that honey prevents wounds from getting infected.
It’s because when the glucose and glucose oxidase that are in honey are diluted with water and exposed to oxygen they create hydrogen peroxide.
The Romans didn’t know that.
It should be noted that if the if the wound is deep, tightly covered with dressing, or is not discharging pus, this doesn’t happen.
Hat tip Robert Wagner at Quora.com
Anyway, when in Rome do as the Romans do. Can’t hurt.