Manuka Honey is farmed and harvested in rural unpolluted pastures of New Zealand. The Indigenous Maori population recognises the unique activity of Manuka Honey and has been using is for centuries. https://newzealandhoneyco.com/blogs/honey-articles/umf-vs-mgo-vs-kfactor-vs-bioactive-vs-mgs-vs-npa-confused-about-manuka-honey Comvita’s premium Manuka Honey is UMF™ certified and independently tested. You can use the medical-grade product on your skin or add it to foods. Skin care When most people think of honey and health, using it to provide relief for a sore throat springs to mind. However, using Manuka honey for sore throats can help in more ways than one due to its antibacterial properties. DHA is naturally produced by the Manuka bush and stored in its nectar. It then goes through the Maillard reaction to form the MGO (Methylglyoxal) which is key to Manuka honey’s antibacterial benefits.

Majtan J. (2011). Methylglyoxal—A potential risk factor of Manuka honey in healing of diabetic ulcers. Harrison J. (2017). Manuka honey: A case study of severe atopic eczematous dermatitis reaction to henna tattoo. Originating from New Zealand, this honey is produced by the bees that pollinate Leptospermum scoparium flowers regularly known as the manuka bush. Derived from one specific plant growing only in certain regions, this type of honey is pretty expensive. Yet, a higher price is fully compensated by impressive health benefits it offers that no other honey can beat. Manuka honey differs from habitual honey types by a high content of methylglyoxal (MGO) specific for the nectar of some New Zealand flowers and by a noticeably higher level of phenolic antioxidants. With that, manuka honey shows very strong antibacterial and anti-inflammatory qualities. As such, it helps boost and maintain immunity, heal wounds, treat gut problems and respiratory infections, it works as a potent antioxidant and can be used as a part of cancer therapy.The more MGO there is in the honey, the more antiviral and antibacterial properties it has. Antibacterial properties Produced by many manufacturers, not all manuka honey is equal, strange though it might seem. So, if you are new to this product and want to get 100% high-quality honey, the Comvita UMF15+ is hands down one of the best products to start with. It’s a reputed manufacturer operating on the market for almost 50 years and known for the top quality of its products which goes beyond all praise. Manuka Honey is formed in the rural pastures of New Zealand by bees that pollinate the ancient manuka bush. The manuka bush has been used medicinally by the indigenous Maori's for over 4000 years. Today, Manuka Honey is reowned for its unique properties, and is used as a natural alternative to artificial sweeteners and sugars, or taken right off the spoon as part of a healthy diet. Alangari AA, et al. (2017) Honey is potentially effective in the treatment of atopic dermatitis: Clinical and mechanistic studies.

The New Zealand government tests this too, so you can rest assured that it is of a high quality and 100% authentic manuka honey. Pure Gold Manuka Honey is tested by an internationally accredited New Zealand Government approved laboratory for non-peroxide activity (NPA) and dietary methylglyoxal, the component that endows Manuka Honey with its unique antibacterial properties. The higher the number, the greater the activity.The higher the UMF number, the higher the level of these compounds. To get the most benefit, use a Manuka honey with a high UMF. Speaking of the product quality, it’s second to none as well. Being a member of the UMF Honey Association, the manufacturer ensures that the product is genuine and pure and complies with all the standard criteria. With the UMF15+ rating and 514 mg/kg MGO content, the Wild Cape honey is highly potent and has amazing healing properties. It will help you combat colds, speed up tissue repair in case of skin cuts and abrasions, improve digestion and reduce acid reflux, and more. Dozens of species of bacteria are susceptible to Manuka honey, including Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus. Manuka also appears to be effective against Clostridium difficile, a difficult-to-treat organism often spread in healthcare settings. Alvarez-Suarez JM, et al. (2014). The composition and biological activity of honey: A focus on Manuka honey. If you’d like to work Manuka honey into your meal plan, consider spreading it onto a slice of whole grain toast or adding it to yogurt. Tea drinkers can also add a spoonful to their morning cup.

To do this, apply the honey to a bandage. Then apply the bandage to the wound. You shouldn’t apply the honey directly to the wound. You may also be able to use Manuka honey to soothe eczema. According to research presented on HealWithFood.org, you may find success using a mixture of equal parts honey, olive oil, and beeswax. It’s recommended that you apply the mixture three times per day. Digestion and immunology Almasaudi SB, et al. (2017). Manuka honey exerts antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities that promote healing of acetic acid-induced gastric ulcer in rats.

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To add more, any avid honey lover will appreciate the Nelson Honey taste and flavour bouquet. Deep bronze colour and smooth creamy consistency immediately seduce you to try this delicacy. Once it gets into your mouth, the taste buds will discern intense toffee taste, nicely sweet and soft with a traditional herbal aftertaste of manuka. You can add it to tea, salad condiments or simply spread over a slice of bread and butter. It will taste delicious anyway.

Pure Gold Manuka Honey is tested by an internationally accredited New Zealand Government approved laboratory for MGO (dietary methylglyoxal), the key component that endows Manuka Honey with its unique properties. This honey complies to New Zealand MPI standards which indentify this as genuine Manuka Honey. If the honey doesn’t contain all five markers, it can’t legally be exported and labelled as “Manuka Honey” – so look for the gold “Tested Certified Mānuka” symbol on honey jars which prove it has met the requirements. https://journals.lww.com/psnjournalonline/Abstract/2017/10000/Manuka_Honey__A_Case_Study_of_Severe_Atopic.8.aspx For added confidence when buying in the UK, look for suppliers which test their honey in an independent laboratory both in New Zealand and on arrival in the UK. Jars will state they have been tested or validated “in New Zealand and the UK”. PREMIUM QUALITY - all our hives are managed individually by a team of beekeepers to ensure the wellbeing of each colony. In addition, each hive has a GPS locator to ensure full traceability from hive to jar. Pure Gold Manuka honey is harvested during December and January when the Manuka flower is in bloom.

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If a honey does not state whether it is “monofloral” or “multifloral” and states it is a “blend” or has been “blended”, it is highly likely it has been mixed with cheaper European or Asian honey and is not a genuine New Zealand Manuka Honey product. Although this is legal, so long as the blend is declared on the label, it means the honey could contain very little MGO - the natural compound which gives Manuka Honey its special properties.