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Manuka honey, native to New Zealand, has antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that set it apart from other forms of floral honey. It has traditionally been used to heal wounds, soothe sore throats, prevent tooth decay. Honey has been around forever, but it has re-emerged in modern times and with the backing of extensive scientific study as both a [...]

Scientific studies from Switzerland and New Zealand report that the 3 major strains of oral bacteria can be controlled by Manuka UMF honey.Comparisons were made between standard honey, chlorhexidine and Manuka UMF 15+ honey.The authors reported that for Manuka honey to be effective it should have a certification of NPA (non peroxide activity) or be certified [...]

In an extraordinary statement by Paul Kordic director of the self styled “Australian Manuka honey Association” he claims that the word Manuka has been used in Australia for 200 years.Well it would be since Maori people have been crossing the Tasman Sea for much longer than that and the word Manuka is exclusively part of [...]

The high prices being achieved for genuine Manuka honey has led to many reports of honey fraudulently labelled as Manuka honey.New Zealand is the sole producer of Manuka honey and produces approximately 1400 tonnes of honey annually. However it is reported that over 10,000 tonnes of honey labelled as New Zealand Manuka is sold annually in UK alone, [...]

To begin with all pure honey is good for you and has antimicrobial properties.The reason for this is that when honey comes into contact with a wound it produces hydrogen peroxide and hydrogen peroxide will eliminate a range of bacteria.Where Manuka UMF (unique manuka factor) honey is different and superior is that also contains a [...]

Manuka honey contains beneficial enzymes. These are naturally-occurring bio-ingredients that gives manuka honey its antibacterial properties. Like most bio-ingredients, the enzymes including the very important antibacterial methylglyoxal present in Manuka UMF honey are destroyed by high heat or prolong exposure to high temperature.Therefore it is not advisable to mix manuka honey in hot water. As a general rule, manuka honey [...]