5. Raw Honey
Known as “the nectar of the gods,” raw honey boasts potent anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties that can help with the treatment of paronychia infection. Raw honey gets these beneficial properties from the presence of live enzymes and bacteria, as well as a dose of hydrogen peroxide.
We recommend you look for Manuka honey as your preferred variety for paronychia treatment. This honey comes from bees that collect pollen from the Manuka tree in New Zealand. Manuka honey is darker, with a richer aroma than most other honey varieties. The bees collect the nectar and pollen from the tree’s flowers and pass the beneficial polyphenol anti-oxidant compounds into the honey.
Always ensure you’re purchasing raw honey that has not undergone the filtration process. Filtered honey like you find in the supermarket removes all of the beneficial compounds, making it no more useful than trying to cure your paronychia using table sugar. Coat your infected digit in honey and wrap it in gauze – you should notice a reduction in inflammation and pain within 24-hours.