antioxidants. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C), catalase and selenium are also present. ANTIMICROBIAL ACTION OF HONEYThe antimicrobial action of honey has been known since antiquity, as is evidenced by ancient texts on the practical applications of this precious substance. This has been corroborated by Arab and Middle Age texts. In his book "Principles of Medicine", Arab physician Avicenna (1000 BC) provides numerous recipes and recommendations concerning the application of honey for treating wounds. For example, he recommended a certain paste made from honey and wheat as cataplasm for deep wounds. Raw honey has been proved to promote the development of the cutaneous epithelium in lab animals with wounds. The antibacterial action of honey