Heal Me Honey!

If it is healing honey you are looking for, make sure it’s Manuka, it’s Active and it’s UMF® certified too!

Active Manuka Honey with the UMF® property is produced by honey bees from the flowers of the Manuka bush (leptospermum scoparium), which are found in only a few areas in New Zealand. UMF was first discovered by Dr Peter Molan of Waikato University’s Honey Research Unit. Dr Molan found that the UMF Active Manuka Honey seems to naturally destroy strep and staph, as well as H. pylori, which is present in stomach ulcers.

What does UMF® stands for?

UMF® stands for Unique Manuka Factor, the Factor responsible for destroying bacteria such as Staph. aureus, Strep. pyogenes and H. pylori. The UMF standard is to distinguish between normal honey / ordinary Manuka honey and the UMF rated Active Manuka Honey.

• Normal Honey / Ordinary Manuka honey has only the hydrogen peroxide antibacterial property common to most honeys
• UMF rated Active Manuka Honey has both the hydrogen peroxide antibacterial property and its own UMF antibacterial property, giving it unique therapeutic uses.

UMF® is a seal and trademark - only licensed users who meet certain criteria can use the UMF trademark. UMF is followed by a number that indicate the strength of the antibacterial property. Active Manuka Honey with a rating of at least UMF10+ is being used therapeutically.

Benefits of Active Manuka Honey

• Antioxidant

UMF Active Manuka Honey contains the highest levels of antioxidants amongst all honeys. It stimulates the immune system and helps the body fight infection. UMF property has been found to be effective against Strep. pyogenes, the bacteria which causes sore throats.

Direction: Take a teaspoon from time to time throughout the day.

• Stomach Ulcers

UMF property inhibits the growth of H. pylori, the bacteria indicated in most stomach ulcers. Other ordinary honeys are not effective against this bacterium. In clinical trials, patients taking UMF Active Manuka Honey all experienced considerable relief from their stomach ulcer symptoms.

Direction: Spread about 1 tablespoon on bread or toast one hour before meals and again at bedtime.

• Wound Healing

UMF property has been found to be very effective for topical use such as burns, wounds and acne. Not only UMF Active Manuka Honey is antibacterial, but it also nourishes and promotes renewal of tissues. The healing is more rapid and there is minimal scarring.

Direction: Clean the wound. Spread the honey on the dressing and apply to wound.

So the next time you pick up a honey, make sure it’s Manuka, it’s Active and it’s UMF® certified too! After all, not all honeys are created equal.