TUCSON, Ariz. — For patients suffering from chronic wounds, relief may come from an unexpected source: honey. At the Wound Center of Tucson, Dr. Jeff Monash makes use of medical grade honey, which has been proven to accelerate recovery and reduce infection.
“We use medihoney,” said Monash, a Certified Wound Specialist. “It’s a specific, medical-grade formulation derived from bees in New Zealand.”
What Makes Medical Grade Honey So Unique?
Medihoney isn’t your average pantry staple. It’s derived primarily from a single colony of bees that pollinate the Leptospermum plant, better known as the manuka bush. This honey has been shown to promote rapid healing, reduce inflammation, and fight off infection—even in wounds that haven’t responded to traditional care.
Because of the limited supply from New Zealand, Dr. Monash explains, some of the honey used in treatment is blended with honey from specially bred bees in Australia to ensure consistency and effectiveness. The results speak for themselves, Monash says.
“Many patients are referred to us after months or years of trying other wound care measures,” Dr. Monash said. “I’ve seen it work wonders with some very stubborn wounds.”
Grocery Store Honey Is Not the Same
Tucson wound care specialist Dr. Jeff Monash stresses that patients should never attempt to use grocery store honey for wound care.
“Medical grade honey is sterilized and regulated. The honey at the store is not safe for wound use—it can actually introduce harmful bacteria,” he said.
Medihoney is purified under strict clinical guidelines and is part of a broader treatment protocol designed by specialists in the field of advanced wound healing Tucson patients rely on. The scientific research backing medical grade honey as a healing agent is significant.
Healing Happens Here: Wound Center of Tucson
At the Wound Center of Tucson, Dr. Jeff Monash’s wound healing methods are tailored to each patient. His focus is on combining cutting-edge care with natural remedies that are backed by science and clinical success. Monash uses techniques like amniotic grafting to achieve results.
“We are not just putting a bandage on it,” said Monash “We use a carefully calibrated approach to heal wounds that have been plaguing our patients for months—if not years.”
The clinic specializes in treating diabetic ulcers, pressure sores, post-surgical wounds, and other complex cases using a combination of technology and proven natural therapies—including medical grade honey wound treatment.
For more information about advanced wound healing in Tucson or to schedule a consultation with Dr. Jeff Monash, visit www.woundcenteroftucson.com.
This article appears in Apr 10-17, 2025.