Honey and silver nitrate composition, composition dressing and methods of making same
US9446079B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 12, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/1052
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A composition of medical grade honey and silver nitrate is described for treatment of burns, ulcers, and open wounds. The disclosed composition is a gel of medical grade honey and silver nitrate in a ratio of about 211 to 1, with a moisture level of no greater than 20 percent and wherein the medical grade honey contains about 300 kg/mg of methylglyoxal. Also described are methods of making and using the honey and silver nitrate mixture for treatment of burns, ulcers and wounds including direct application to a treatment area as well as impregnating a gauze fabric with a composition of medical grade honey and silver nitrate for application to a treatment area.
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