M is for Manuka Honey

Cradle Mountain - Tasmanian ACTIVE MANUKA - the SUPER Honey! MGO 100+

Manuka is a special type of mono-floral honey produced by bees that gather nectar from flowers grown on the Manuka bush (also known as Leptospermum scoparium) which grows in Tasmania, certain parts of Australia & New Zealand. Studies have found that Manuka Honey contains very powerful antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiviral, antioxidant, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory & anti-fungal properties.

Methylglyoxal is a compound identified as the active ingredients responsible for the anti-bacterial action of Manuka honey. The higher the Methylglyoxal level, the greater the antibacterial effect it has.

You may have seen on TV or heard through a friend that Manuka Honey has proven scientific properties for good health (anti backterial and antimicrobial). Well, that's right ... but wait, there is more to it than just buying a jar of Manuka Honey.

Why Manuka and what is it?

Manuka is Mauri for Tea Tree - bees harvest nectar from the Manuka tree. Manuka trees can be found in Tasmania, New Zealand and the souther parts of Victoria. Manuka honey contains an active enzyme called Methlyglyoxal or MGO which, when eaten, reacts in the body to generate a small & safe level of Hydrogen Peroxide in the body. The peroxide kills bad bacteria & restore the balance of good bacteria - scientif research suggests it acts like an "antibiotic" against drug resistant super bugs.

In 1981 Dr. Peter Molan, SEnior Lecturer at the Biochemistry Dept., Waikato University NZ, discovered that certain types of Manuka honey contained much higher antibacterial activity levels than regular honey. When applied to a would Manuka honey provides a moist healing barrier. This barrier prevents the cross infection of the wound. Honey is known to work as an anti inflammatory agent & lifts dirt fromn the wound. It also stimulates the growth of new blood capillaries, white blood cells & supplies nutrients that boost the regeneration of new skin. The wound heals faster, less crusting & thus less scarring occurs. Honey has no side effects. The facts according to Dr. Molan include:

Approx. 50 reports in medical journals detail the effectiveness of honey as a wound dressing & as therapy for eye infections & diarrhea
Benefits the maintenance of a healthy digestion system.
Active Manuka honey is the only honey available for sale that is tested for its antibacterial activity.
The high amounts of the active ingredient found in Manuka honey have not yet been found in any other food.

M is for Manuka Honey

Cradle Mountain - Tasmanian ACTIVE MANUKA - the SUPER Honey! MGO 100+

Thursday, April 14, 2011

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