Learn About Manuka Honey

Manuka honey is a unique honey from New Zealand. It’s a mono-floral honey, which means it comes from only one pollen source. In this case that source is the Manuka bush (Leptospermum Scoparium).

Active Manuka Honey has medical qualities that have been scientifically proven. They were first discovered by Professor Peter Molan from the University of Waikato. He says Manuka has a very broad range of action. It works on bacteria, fungi and protozoa. They haven’t found any infectious organism that it doesn’t work on.

The activity of the honey is measured in a lab and is displayed on the packaging.

Manuka has been effectively used against bacteria in many hospitals around the world. It is used to combat stomach ulcers, sore throats, colds and the flu.

It is also used to help wounds and burns heal. The anti-bacterial properties help faster healing. It is said to be anti-inflammatory and to help new growth. Some forms of Eczema improve with treatment. It can also help to reduce acne and skin blemishes.

The honey is becoming ever more popular as natural alternative to man made medicines. At the same time, Manuka promotes overall health and wellbeing.

Manuka bushes are native to New Zealand. They grow abundantly on wild slopes. Often these tracts of bush are in remote and difficult to access areas. The Manuka only flowers for six to eight weeks in the height of summer. To get Manuka honey, the hives must be an area where the available pollen is only from Manuka.

These factors make Manuka honey difficult and time consuming to produce.

Now you can buy Manuka honey, straight from the hive.

Learn more about Active Manuka Honey and how it’s measured.