Bee-Tastic Series Part Three: Honey Camping/Survival Uses

In Part Three of our Bee-Tastic series, we’ll look at a few of the many amazing uses for raw, unprocessed honey. The sticky stuff has numerous medicinal applications that make It an ideal addition to your first aid kit or bag o’ camping stuff. Let’s check out a few of these uses, shall we?

Cuts and Scrapes

A natural antiseptic, honey is an excellent remedy for cuts and scrapes. Simply apply it to the affected area to draw infection and quicken healing time. You’ll be amazed how much better small wounds look after a honey application! Place a bandage over all honey-drenched cuts to prevent it from sticking to clothing.

Moisturizer/Lip Balm

Forgot to pack your lotion or facial moisturizer? Use honey! It’s especially effective on super-dry, patchy skin–simply apply it to affected areas and let it sit for about 30 minutes before washing off. It also works as a fantastic lip balm that naturally exfoliates and conditions the lips.

Parasite Remover

Contracting a parasite…well, there’s nothing good about it, however raw honey is great for getting rid of the pesky things. Combine equal parts honey, white vinegar and water to create an effective drink that kills the heck out of parasites.

Acne Treatment

Woke up with a big blemish your first day of camping? Use honey to deal with it. Honey is a great acne fighter as it kills acne-causing bacteria without drying skin the way many commercial products do. Cover blemished skin with honey and band aids to seriously shrink zits.

Burn Treatment

Whether burned by the sun or assorted fire, the resulting pain from a burn wound is nothing to sniff at. Honey is an excellent treatment for singed flesh as it cleans the wound while soothing inflammation.

Hair Conditioner

Has too much ‘outdoor’ time resulted in dry, damaged locks? Slather honey in combination with olive oil on dry hair to provide strands with a much-needed dose of moisture. Wrap tresses up in a towel and let it soak for about 20 minutes before shampooing. You can also add a teaspoon of honey to your shampoo for an extra moisture boost.

These are just some of honey’s many medicinal and highly-practical applications! Once you start using the stuff, you’ll wonder how you ever went without it!