Scientific American reported: "In lab tests, just a bit of the honey killed off the majority of bacterial cells -- and cut down dramatically on the stubborn biofilms they formed. It could also be used to prevent wounds from becoming infected in the first place ... These findings indicate that manuka honey has potential in the topical treatment of wounds containing S. pyogenes."
According to Dr.Peter Molan, there are two types of Manuka honey:
1. Ordinary Manuka honey has the hydrogen peroxide antibacterial property common to most honeys;
2. *UMF (Unique Manuka Factor) Manuka Honey, the preferred honey for wound dressing and other special therapeutic uses, has both the natural hydrogen peroxide antibacterial property plus its own natural UMF antibacterial property, giving it increased antibacterial potency.
*a phytochemical-derived property from the nectar of the flower. The hydrogen peroxide property common to most honey is from an enzyme added to the honey by the bee.
READ ALL ABOUT IT:
Manuka Honey Benefits Thanks to Anne, anneshealth
Dr. Mercola article
Wikipedia
Science Daily
University of Waikato
BBC News
Minerva Scientific
Health Care (It's all About Your Health)
Immune System Honey (not Manuka)
The health benefits surrounding manuka honey make interesting reading, people have said that it can be used to treat sore throats and the anti-bacterial activity helps to treat acne. Another site to add to that list of manuka honey resources is http://www.manukahoneybenefit.com/
ReplyDeleteThank you, Anne. I have added the link, as well as the link to your blog.
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Jackie