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What is Manuka Honey?
Manuka Honey is a special type of mono-floral honey which is produced by bees that gather nectar from the flowers that grow on the Manuka bush (also known as Leptospermum scoparium) which is indigenous to New Zealand. Studies have found that Manuka Honey contains very powerful antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiviral, antioxidant, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties, making it extremely effective in treating a wide variety of health conditions.
How is Manuka Honey different from regular
honey?
Standard honey has been used in the past to heal wounds, primarily due to the
fact that it keeps wounds moist and nurtures the growth of new tissue with
important vitamins and amino acids. Honey also contains hydrogen peroxide which
is a known antiseptic. Therefore, regular honey could theoretically be effective
in treating wounds. However, standard honey loses most of its healing
properties when it comes in contact with wound fluids. Standard honey also loses its effectiveness when exposed to heat or light. Only Active Manuka Honey has additional antibacterial properties that have the
ability to destroy the bacteria that are responsible for infecting wounds.
Manuka Honey is also stable so there is no concern of it losing its potency or
healing properties.
There are a few major differences between ordinary honey and Manuka Honey.
1. Only Manuka Honey provides non-hydrogen peroxide antibacterial components.
2. Manuka Honey's antibacterial factor is unaffected by enzymes in the body
that destroy hydrogen peroxide components. 3. Manuka Honey is highly
effective against antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria, such as MRSA and VRE. 4. Manuka Honey
maintains its potency even when diluted over 50 times, as will happen when used
on the body. 5. Manuka Honey is unaffected by heat or light. 6. Manuka
Honey does not require moisture or oxygen to be effective. 7. Manuka Honey
diffuses deep into skin tissue, making it possible to get to effected areas.
How does Manuka Honey work?
All types of honey contain hydrogen peroxide which is produced when the bees
add enzymes to the nectar. In honey, hydrogen peroxide is produced in a slow-release
manner that is strong enough to be effective in destroying bacteria but low
enough not to harm tissue. Manuka Honey is different in that it also contains
plant-derived components, such as methylglyoxal and what some experts refer to
as the Unique Manuka Factor (UMF).
What are the medical uses for Manuka Honey?
Based on recent studies, Manuka Honey has been known to effectively treat the
following symptoms and health conditions:
What types of microorganisms can Manuka Honey destroy? The antimicrobial activity of Manuka Honey has been observed in many studies around the world. It has been discovered that Manuka Honey is effective in destroying the following bacterial and fungal microorganisms:
Research also indicates that Manuka Honey inhibits enzymes called cysteine proteases, which have been implicated in muscle-wasting diseases such as muscular dystrophy, viral replication, tumor invasion and metastasis.
Can Manuka Honey destroy MRSA and heal Staph
infections?
Yes. There is documented evidence indicating that Manuka Honey is capable of destroying the MRSA bacterium. Bacteria has the ability to mutate and become
resistant to elements that are attempting to destroy them, such as antibiotics.
However, Manuka Honey destroys bacteria in a different manner, by drawing water
out of the bacteria, making it impossible for the microbes to survive. To date,
there has been no reported bacteria that has been able to develop a resistance
to Manuka Honey.
Can Manuka Honey be used to treat wounds or
burns?
Yes. Manuka Honey is one of the best treatments available for wounds and burns
because it provides a moist, sterile environment for the regeneration of tissue.
It also makes a soft barrier between the wound and bandages, preventing new
tissue from being torn away when the dressing is changed. Manuka Honey is
capable of destroying the bacteria the cause infection in wounds. It is
especially useful in treating persistent, hard-to-heal wounds such as leg
ulcers, bed sores and 1st, 2nd or 3rd degree burns that don't respond to
conventional treatments, antibiotics or other traditional forms of medication.
Where can I find clinical studies and documented
evidence of the effectiveness of Manuka Honey?
Some of the most comprehensive research of the medical usage of Manuka Honey
has been done by Dr. Peter Molan and his staff at the University of Waikato in
New Zealand. You can read their findings at the following link: http://bio.waikato.ac.nz/honey
What are the special skin care characteristics of Manuka
honey?
Manuka Honey is a natural skin moisturizer that has the ability to draw water
molecules into the skin. It also has anti-inflammatory properties that act as a
natural pain reliever, an antibacterial agent that can heal infections and
antifungal properties that can eliminate ringworm and other fungal infections.
Can children safely use Manuka Honey?
While medical professionals recommend that children less than 1 year old
should not ingest honey, there is no harm in infants using Manuka Honey topically on
the skin.
