Manuka Honey

Honey has been used for centuries by cultures world wide as a medicine. Scientific research now shows that New Zealand Manuka Honey has topped the class in healing ability.

All manuka honey has some degree of antibacterial ability. What makes manuka such a good healer is a unique chemistry that occurs naturally between manuka nectar from the plants growing in the wild and the honey ripening enzyme introduced by the bees as they store honey in the hive.

The presence of antibacterial activity is now a hot scientific research topic. There are two kinds of  antibacterial activity.

Peroxide Activity which is present naturally in all manuka honey.

Non-Peroxide Activity which occurs less frequently and has been discovered to have a wider range and a greater antibacterial ability.

This non peroxide activity was discovered, named and copyrighted as Unique Manuka Factor or UMF by a group of  researchers, producers and honey packagers in NZ.

Generally this non peroxide honey is called Active Manuka.

309 Honey use independent certified laboratories which test for and rate non peroxide activity in manuka honey.

As primary producers we cross test our honey to assure that the activity readings are consecutive, consistant and correct.

Activity Ratings
Low 5+
Medium 10+ to 15+
High  16+ and greater.

Health and Beauty Tips

Taken regularly manuka honey will help to lower blood pressure, ease arthritic joints, beautify and moisturise skin, help to ease sore throats and generally boost immunity to maintain good health naturally.

Arthritis
Manuka Honey taken daily with cider vinegar and flax oil eases painful joints

Stomach & Duodenal Ulcers
Often caused by a cork screw shaped bacteria called Helicobactor pylori , another notorious bacteria which has developed resistance to man made antibiotics. Helicobacter can be inhibited only by Active manuka. Active Manuka Honey on bread 1 hour before meals and last thing at night before bed can alleviate symptoms considerably.

Coughs, Colds
Manuka honey with garlic or honey with fresh lemon juice & hot water

Sore Throats
Active Manuka Honey with garlic

Headaches/ Hangovers
Manuka Honey added generously to hot tea, herbal tea or hot water

Burns/ Wounds & Skin Ulcers
Manuka Honey applied to dressings rehydrates, aids healing, reduces scarring and is antiseptic. There are seven species of bacteria which are most commonly involved with wound infection.

All are completely inhibited by manuka honey, including Staphylococcus aureus often reffered to as MRSA which is notorious for hospital ward closure due to its ability to develop resistance to man made antibiotics. It is a major cause of wound infection and is not resistant to all manuka honey.

Hair Treatment
For soft, lustrous hair mix 2 parts warmed manuka honey to 1 part olive oil. Massage into the hair with a little warm water. Wrap hair in towel and rinse off after 20 minutes

Skin Moisturiser
Apply manuka honey to the skin (avoid the eyes) leave 10 minutes rinse off with warm water. Softens and enhances the skin

Face Mask
Mix equal parts manuka honey,egg yolk and sour cream. Add a teaspoon of oat meal. Apply to the face and neck (avoiding the eyes). Rinse off with warm water after 10 minutes.

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