Molan, Peter C.2009-04-302009-04-301992Molan, P. (1992). The antibacterial activity of honey: 2. Variation in the potency of the antibacterial activity. Bee World, 73(2), 59-76.https://hdl.handle.net/10289/2140Honey is gaining acceptance by the medical profession for use as an antibacterial agent for the treatment of ulcers and bed sores, and other surface infections resulting from burns and wounds. In many cases it is being used with success on infections not responding to standard antibiotic and antiseptic therapy. Its effectiveness in rapidly clearing up infection and promoting healing is not surprising in light of the large number of research findings on its antibacterial activity, covered in Part 1 of this review.application/pdfenThis article is published in the journal: Bee World. Used with permission.biologyhoneyfood chemistryantibacterial activityJournal Article