Human research & reviews
Topical Application of Manuka Honey for the Treatment of Non-Healing Venous Leg Ulcers
Authors: Kucharzewski M et al.
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Study design
open-label randomized controlled trial
Wound-care research
Tested material
Study-specific medical-grade honey, dressing, eye-care or oral preparation described by the publication; not The 3 Beez retail food product.
Limitations
The open-label single-network study was small, reported unusually complete follow-up and healing, and later required a correction removing discussion text based on a retracted external study.
Funding & conflicts
Not yet transcribed from the primary publication.
Applicability guardrail
Activon is a traceable medical-grade wound product rather than retail honey, and the striking findings need independent replication; the 2025 correction did not alter this trial's results.
Scientific reference
Kucharzewski M et al. (2025). Topical Application of Manuka Honey for the Treatment of Non-Healing Venous Leg Ulcers. Pharmaceuticals. https://doi.org/10.3390/ph18020149
Editorial record
Responsible publisher: Manuka Drops Limited. Record updated: 2026-08-28. Retraction check recorded: 2026-08-16. Retraction status: checked-no-retraction-signal. Editorial status: verified. Read the methodology.