Manuka Honey

This special honey comes from New Zealand (New Zealand Tea Tree flowers) and is known for it’s anti-bacterial properties. My friend in Ireland took this religiously and gave a spoonful to her daughter daily and swears that it kept them from ever getting sick.
The honey is labeled with a UMF rating, which is the Unique Manuka Factor. Most honey has a hydrogen peroxide component but manuka honey has another component known as methylglyoxal (MG) that is thought to contain the anti-bacterial power. The higher the MG amount the stronger the antibiotic effect. It’s important to choose a manuka honey with a UMF of 10+ to get this therapeutic effect from it.
Manuka honey is especially effective if used topically to treat wounds, mild burns and leg ulcers. However, it is also good if taken orally and may help lower cholesterol, ease gastrointestinal issues, reduce inflammation, and help cure ear, eye and sinus infections.
The studies of this honey are limited to smaller groups but it has certainly been reported to be effective in helping with numerous ailments. Obviously, this is not meant to replace antibiotic therapy when needed but perhaps it is a line of defense that can help reduce symptoms and prevent any worsening of certain conditions.
Be Well,
LEW
Resource: webmd.com