3. Manuka Honey
Honey has many potent antimicrobial properties. One type of honey, called manuka honey comes from bees that feed from the manuka bush. This type of honey is known for having several potent antibacterial properties. There are many factors at work that help the honey inhibit microbes and fight off infections. These include the high amount of sugar, a low water content, phytochemicals, and hydrogen peroxide. In addition, manuka honey also contains a compound known as dihydroxyacetone.
This compound produces methylglyoxal, which is a chemical that has antibacterial properties. It has been found that manuka honey is effective when it comes to treating scarlet fever. Applying Manuka honey directly to the rash can provide some much-needed relief. However, this honey is most useful in treating scarlet fever when it is swirled around in the mouth and then swallowed. Eating a tsp of the honey a few times each day can help ease the pain caused by scarlet fever.