Manuka Honey Hailed As Miraculous Antibiotic By People Around The World

Oct 23, 2018 by apost team

Honey is a delicious treat for many people. It can be used in a variety of ways: as a sweet addition to tea or smoothies, on bread, in marinades for meat. Many people aren't aware, however, that honey has been used for its medicinal properties throughout history.

It's first known use in historical medicine was discovered in paintings dating back to the Stone Age, but it was also an important part of traditional medicine for the ancient Egyptians, Chinese, Greek, and Romans.

Honey's medicinal properties stem primarily from its antimicrobial nature. Raw honey naturally produces hydrogen peroxide, which can be found as a solution in homes and hospitals all over the world. Hydrogen peroxide is used in modern medicine as an antiseptic - it protects wounds from infection by destroying bacterial cell walls.

It would appear, however, that not all honey is created equal. Manuka Honey has been discovered to have up to 100x more Methylglyoxal, which is an important antibacterial agent, than other honey. 

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Manuka Honey is created from bees using the nectar of the Manuka bush in New Zealand. The bush's official name is called Leptospermum Scoparium. This bush is only native to Australia and New Zealand. It is a rare honey due to the scarce amount of Manuka bushes there are in the world.

What Makes Manuka Honey Special?

Nowadays superbugs are growing more and more resistant to antibiotics scientists throw at them. According to one preliminary study, when bacteria were treated with Manuka honey, the honey killed every type of bacteria tested and no honey-resistant superbugs were created. 

Scientists are now studying the use of Manuka honey use in combination with modern antibiotics against superbugs like MRSA. Results have shown that the honey can actually make drug-resistant infections more susceptible to antibiotics. This research has very promising implications for modern medicine.

Celebrities have begun to hail Manuka honey as an all-natural, miraculous antibiotic that can heal you inside and out. Gwyneth Paltrow has even gone so far as to call it "liquid gold", which might feel even more accurate once you see the price can reach up to $130 per jar.

However, before you think about purchasing some for yourself, make sure you know that the results aren't in on whether this honey is as effective as other topical antibiotics. Scientists have suggested that Manuka honey could potentially be helpful, but more research needs to be done on human subjects before it can begin to gain acceptance in society.

If you're already convinced and ready to see if Manuka honey will solve all your ailments, make sure you're buying from reputable sources.

The virality of Manuka honey has lead to a boom in its popularity both online and in stores, but if you want to be sure you're getting the real stuff, stick to the Unique Manuka Factor Honey Association's list of licensed brands. Buying from this list will ensure you get authentic Manuka honey.

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Our content is created to the best of our knowledge, yet it is of general nature and cannot in any way substitute an individual consultation with your doctor. Your health is important to us!