What is the use of Honey and Breast Milk for Episiotomy Treatment?

Question

Some people suggest to put Honey or "Compressed" Breast Milk on the affected area of Episiotomy wounds and scars. Is it really useful, or not? If yes, is it applicable only in first couple days for pain reduction or infection prevention, or helpful in any time to fulfill the healing process? What is compressed breast milk? How to compress this milk?

Answer 1

I dunno about the breast milk, but honey is a natural antiseptic.

There certainly plenty of old wives tales and folk remedies for the pains of pregnancy and post-birth concerning breast milk or the placenta.