Sugardine – A cheap homemade antiseptic

It has been efficient in drawing out the infection, as well as improving drainage. It also has been linked to promoting growth of healthy tissue.

The Ingredients

The ingredients are simple and inexpensive:

• Table Sugar

• 10% Povidone Iodine

The use of sugar in a highly-concentrated form, hinders the growth of bacteria, as it sucks out the damaging moisture out of the wound. Moisture promotes bacteria. So, when it’s not present, the bacteria will die off. And, the reason for using iodine goes beyond a simple additive to create a paste-like texture to adhere to the wound better than straight sugar. It also provides a line of defense.

How to Make It It is best to begin the process with the amount of sugar similar to the amount of finished product you want in the end. Adding the iodine will not add volume or mass. So, if you are looking for 1 cup of Sugardine, start with 1 cup of sugar. Then add the iodine slowly, until you get to the consistency similar to a thick peanut butter-like texture. If you start with the iodine first, you will most likely end up using far more sugar than you intended. Just a word of caution, you may want to wear gloves when making this, as it could stain your skin.