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Strong Support
Honey might help reduce swelling and blood vessel growth in inflamed areas, based on a test in rats, which could mean it has properties that fight inflammation and block new blood vessels from forming.
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Natural Honey: A New and Potent Anti-Angiogenic Agent in the Air-Pouch Model of Inflammation
Cross-Sectional Study
Animal
2014 OctThe study used honey on rats and found it reduced swelling and blood vessel growth, just like the claim said it would.
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