Manuka Honey is a type of honey that is indigent only to the New Zealand region. Made from bees that feed off of the flowers of the Manuka plants it is a natural product that has been found to have multiple natural healing properties. It has been proven to treat both internal and external bacterial infections of the human body, many of which are resistant to conventional antibiotic treatments. If you have or think you may be allergic to bees or products of bees you should check with your physician prior to using Manuka honey as allergic reactions can occur.
Discovering the Healing Powers of Manuka Honey
Studies have been conducted at the Waikato University in New Zealand. Active Manuka honey has antibacterial properties primarily because of the slow release of hydrogen peroxide which is formed by the enzyme glucose oxidase it contains. With research to back up the claims of the honey showing it has bioactive components it has become accepted as a respectable therapeutic treatment and is becoming more widely used. Since it is indigent only to New Zealand it does cost a bit more than your regular grocer’s honey.
Active Manuka Honey has some very unique qualities. It is not affected by enzymes in the body that generally destroy the components of hydrogen peroxide. The honey has been shown to be an effective treatment against many super infections such as MRSA. The antibacterial factor it contains is not affected by dilution, heat, time or light. Unlike other honeys it does not require moisture or oxygen so it can be used covered with a bandage or left open to the air and still work. The antibacterial factor of active Manuka honey diffuses deeper into the tissues than the enzymes of other honeys.
The Healing Powers of Manuka Honey are based on the UMF Rating
The antibacterial properties of each jar of Manuka honey is printed on the label in the form of a UMF rating. UMF is the “Unique Manuka Factor”. This rating informs the consumer of how much antibacterial property are found in each unique jar. If the rating is higher it contains more. For medical uses you will want a rating of at least 10 and ideally between 10 and 18.
The Healing Powers of Manuka Honey Affect Multiple Conditions
Active Manuka Honey has been used to successfully treat many conditions. Some of these conditions include:
- Wounds infected with staph, even methicillin- resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
- Sore Throat and Common Cold Symptoms
- Strep and Staph infections
- Cold sores and Herpes
- Scabies
- Eczema and Psoriasis
- Joint and Muscle Pain
- Arthritis
- Acne, blisters and other skin irritations.
- Lice and Dandruff
- Dry skin conditions and Dermatitis
- Pressure Sores, Skin ulcerations and Burns
- When consumed orally it has been successful in the treatment of stomach ulcers, indigestion and heartburn. Also orally it can soothe a sore throat.
This list is not all inclusive but does give a general idea of the variety of ailments that active Manuka honey has successfully treated.
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