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Ancient Egyptians used honey as a bandage.

Honey is naturally antibacterial, so it never spoils. Ancient Egyptians used it on wounds, and today, hospitals still rely on its healing powers.

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A cheerful ancient Egyptian in a striped headdress drizzles golden honey onto a bandaged arm, surrounded by a bright yellow…
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Honey is naturally antibacterial - it’s so low in moisture that germs can’t grow in it. Egyptians spread it on wounds, and some hospitals still use medical-grade honey today.

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