Unique properties of New Zealand Manuka honey

For over 10 years Dr. Peter Molan scientifically investigated properties of the New Zealand Manuka honey gathered in New Zealand from the manuka bush, which grows uncultivated throughout the country.

 

Dr. Peter Molan has scientifically proved:

The effectiveness of honey as a wound dressing and as therapy for eye infection and diarrhea
Honey has antibacterial activity , due primarily to hydrogen peroxide formed in a
slow-release manner by the enzymeglucose oxidase present in honey, which can vary widely in potency.

 

 

Active manuka honey contains an additional antibacterial component found only in honey produced from Manuka plants: unique manuka factor ( UMF).

Secondary, uses of honey are for the promotion of health and well being. Some of these uses include healing wounds, healing serious skin burns and gastric ulcers. It is known that Egyptians used honey for healing wounds 3500 years ago.

 

The basis for the wound and burn healing properties of honey is in its antibacterial, moisturizing - fluid removal and oxygen barrier properties.

Healing properties of honey are due to the high concentration of glucose which is not only a highly nutritional component but also increases protective function of liver, strengthens cardiovascular system and builds up body resistibility towards infections, stimulates immune system.

 

Honey is more digestible that ordinary sugar and is a very valuable dietary product, this is why it is recommended to patients who require a nourishing diet.