Q. I am an RN who works with frail elderly patients. When a caregiver told me about sugar to heal the constant skin tears we see, I thought she was nuts. But it worked far better than anything I have seen in 20 years of nursing. These people can have skin tears that never heal, cause them great pain and may become infected.
I have used sugar on my animals and myself with the same astounding results. Plain sugar washed off and reapplied daily works almost like magic.
A. We first learned about sugar for wound care from Richard Knutson, MD, an orthopedic surgeon who published his findings in the Southern Medical Journal (Nov. 1981).
Dr. Knutson has treated more than 7,000 patients with this approach. He now recommends powdered rather than granulated sugar and mixes it with cooking oil (a ratio of 3 parts sugar to 1 part oil). This forms a paste that goes under a dressing.
Here is what some visitors have said:
“How interesting to see this article. My vet just last week provided her own sugar mixture to treat my dog’s wound. I had never heard of this before. Wound on dog appears to be healing nicely.” Dave B
“I am a retired Pharmacist. I practiced in South East Louisiana and remember filling prescriptions for granulated sugar and Betadyne from one of the largest hospitals and clinics in the area. This product was used as described in the article. I enjoy People’s Pharmacy.” Joseph de C
“I have a friend who is a farrier (shoes horses). He invented a mixture years ago (he also has a Bachelor’s in Animal Husbandry) that is Betadine Solution and granulated sugar. He has been packing his ‘sugar-dine’ into horses’ hoofs for years clearing up all sorts of infections, abscesses and assorted problems.” Kim
Other readers have also tried this sugar cure and found it helpful.
Do you find this kind of information intriguing? Do you enjoy reading about home remedies? Would you like to learn more about hundreds of home remedies for common conditions such as:
- Rooibos tea or stinging nettle for ALLERGIES (page 21)
- Milk of magnesia, baking soda or vodka for BODY ODOR (page 29)
- Buttermilk, kiwi fruit or sauerkraut for CANKER SORES (page 44)
- Power pudding for CONSTIPATION (page 62)
- Listerine, milk of magnesia or Miracle Whip for DANDRUFF (page 71)
- Cinnamon, fenugreek or nopal cactus for BLOOD SUGAR CONTROL (page 76)
- Boswellia, cayenne, Certo & cherry juice or turmeric for ARTHRITIS/JOINT PAIN (page 152)
- Liquid bandage or dental floss for SKIN TAGS (page 213)
- Baking soda, Listerine, urine, or vinegar for SMELLY FEET (page 215).
- Banana peel, duct tape, garlic or turmeric for WARTS (page 224)
You will find details about these and hundreds of other practical and affordable non-drug approaches in our book, The People’s Pharmacy Quick & Handy Home Remedies (from National Geographic).
