There is a difference though between medical honey and the stuff you use
My veterinary doctor uses for wound healing on animals. It helped speed up a surgical incision healing on our dog.
The honey is the same manuka honey. The difference is the medical version has a gel added to increase the efficiency..
From HealthLine...With its potent antibacterial properties, Manuka honey offers benefits such as wound healing, cough relief, protection against ulcers, improved digestion, and even better oral health.Fighting against the second wave of COVID-19: Can honeybee products help protect against the pandemic?Manuka honey is a honey native to New Zealand. It’s produced by bees that pollinate the flower Leptospermum scoparium (L.scoparium), commonly known as the Manuka bush.
Manuka honey’s antibacterial properties are what set it apart from traditional honey. It contains methylglyoxal as an active ingredient, likely responsible for these antibacterial effects. Additionally, Manuka honey has antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant benefits.
It has traditionally been used for wound healing, soothing sore throats, preventing tooth decay, and improving digestive issues.