It is well known to have a wide range of health benefits and can be used as a natural remedy to assist with an array of health conditions.
Its most notable attribute is its effect on wound management and healing. Studies have shown it can offer wound healing capabilities in tissue regeneration, acute wounds and superficial partial thickness burns, diabetic ulcers and eyelid wounds, for example, post-surgery.
Manuka honey is able to target and eliminate around 250 clinical bacterial strains such as MRSA, MSSA, VRE and helicobacter pylori and has been approved
Manuka honey also has antibacterial, antiviral, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may help treat numerous ailments, including irritable bowel syndrome, gastric ulcers, periodontal disease and upper respiratory infections.
These benefits are all attributed to the fact that Manuka Honey has higher levels of Methylglyoxal than other honeys