UMF Active Manuka Honey

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Raw honey is honey that has not been heated or processed in any way. It goes straight from the hive to the jar. It has numerous health benefits not found in processed honey. Heating destroys most of the benefits found in raw honey. Raw honey is thick and opaque, almost solid at room temperature, whereas processed honey is more fluid and usually has a transparent amber color.

Manuka honey (also called Leptospermum honey) is a type of raw honey that is made by bees who collect nectar from the manuka plant in Australia and New Zealand. It is a monofloral honey, meaning that the bees collect their nectar from only one type of plant.

Manuka has been found to have remarkable antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory and healing properties when used on wounds. One company, Derma Sciences Inc., has even created a wound care product called Medihoney that uses manuka honey. Medihoney is used in hospitals around the world.

In one study published in the June 2008 issue of the Journal of Wound Care, Medihoney was found to significantly reduce the presence of MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) in chronic wounds.

New Zealand manuka honey is rated on the UMF (Unique Manuka Factor) scale, a measure of the antibacterial strength of the honey. According to the Active Manuka Honey Association (AMHA) of New Zealand, UMF "is an antibacterial property which is naturally present in some strains of manuka honey, but it is not in all manuka honey." It is not found in all manuka honey because not all manuka flowers contain the UMF factor.

UMF is measured on a numeric scale, with UMF 10 being the minimum UMF factor effective in the treatment of infections and anything rated UMF 16 and higher having very high therapeutic value. In general, the higher the UMF rating, the higher the price of the honey.

People are using UMF active manuka honey on skin conditions like acne, psoriasis, eczema, burns, sores, skin ulcers, herpes, cold sores, blisters, rashes, and more. It is used in clinical settings to treat burns, diabetic leg ulcers, wounds that won't heal, and MRSA infections.

It's a good product to keep on hand at home in case of an accidental burn or to aid in the healing of any of the skin issues listed above.

Manuka also fights internal infections such as the flu, cold, and other viruses and is great for sore throats. It has also shown promise in the treatment of H. pylori infections and stomach ulcers.

In short, manuka appears to be a great overall immune system booster and healing agent. Many people take a tablespoon or two every day to prevent illness and maintain good health.

If you've had success in using manuka honey to heal a condition, please post a comment here. We'd love to hear your story!

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1. Manuka Honey said on December 11, 2008:

As you indicated, Manuka Honey has healing properties not found in other types of honey. Manuka Honey's health benefits are effective in treating a wide spectrum of conditions, both internally and topically on the skin.

Since Manuka Honey can be sticky when applied directly tot he skin, there are now skin care products that contain active Manuka Honey as a natural healing agent and cosmetic ingredient.

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2. peteformation said on December 12, 2008:

Manuka honey is great. I use it to cure my cough!

3. Techboy said on January 11, 2009:

It's fascinating on how the colour, taste and properties of honey differs so dramatically depending on which flowers are near the bees when it is being produced.

4. wine blog said on February 5, 2009:

Honey is amazing and so are bees! Without bees we would all be dead. They are amazing creatures and a blessing from God!

5. C Ryder said on February 12, 2009:

Dead Right!!

We have so much to be thankful for for the humble little bee. They make the world a beautiful place and supply us with some amazing natural health products.
Manuka honey works incredibly well and bee venom is also excellent for artheritis and general aches and pains. Give it a go

6. Free Online Recipes said on February 23, 2009:

Wow! it was amazing info.

Thanks.

7. Raw Honey said on March 4, 2009:

Great information! I've got some Manuka honey in my kitchen now!

Raw honey of any kind has numerous benefits. If you want to know more about raw honey, check out the FAQ page of the Blue Ridge Honey Company website (http://www.blueridgehoneycompany.com/faq.htm).

The FAQ page also has info about beeswax, pasteurization, granulation (for those of you who have honey that turns into more of a paste than a liquid), allergy benefits, honey that has been contaminated with sweeteners or chemicals, and more.

8. crohns fighter said on March 9, 2009:

I owe so much to manuka honey. I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease (an auto-immune disease of the colon, small intestine and/or large intestine) this past September of 2008 after suffering the entire summer with its symptoms-abdominal pain, diarrhea, 2-10 bathroom trips a day, and for some with more severe symptoms 20-30 a day. I started taking standard medication the second week of september-Asacol, then Pentasa, both mesalamines, and also started taking a teaspoon of the 20+ active manuka honey a day that my mom sent me up. As it turns out, by the 2nd week into the asacol I had escalated symptoms- I am intolerant of mesalamines since I also had the same symptoms just a day after taking Pentasa. I went off all medications, and as I did I started to feel better literally immediately after. The next day my symptoms lessened by great standards and within a week I was feeling better! Aside from occasional symptoms and reactions to certain foods, I have been absolutely fine and medication free, and to further prove it's effectiveness I do have another example(sorry for the length). During December when I was home for winter break from college I skimped out on the manuka, not eating it every day like I should and in a few weeks (by January) my symptoms started up again,which worried me. I immediately started with the manuka again and within another 3-4 weeks I improved. The manuka honey was the only thing I changed in my diet/treatment during the winter break time period. This isn't only a temporary soother, it is a long term healing treatment- note how long it took me to gain my symptoms back after I stopped with the manuka! I hope this helps convince people with similar problems or anyone else that this product does indeed heal, good luck to you all.

9. hobbycooking said on April 7, 2009:

where can i get this manuka honey

10. Dorothy Brodie said on April 15, 2009:

I have started taking this honey which i managed to purchase in Boots the chemist and so far so good. I have had recent bad spells of going up to 25 times a day and so far just after 3 days use I feel tons better. I am waiting on a consultation for a colostomy but if the honey continues to do its work I may not have to go ahead with it. Wonderous product

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33. Teeli said on September 6, 2009:

Hi there. I sent some Comvita manuka honey to a friend in Texas who was suffering with a diabetic ulcer of the foot, a couple of years ago.The doctors had given up on the ulcer and told him to prepare himself for amputation. After using the honey every day for 3 weeks the ulcer healed completely!
I sent to some another friend in Indianapolis, who was bedridden and dying. His wife used it on his bedsores and she said it helped so much to ease his pain from them that the doctors were amazed. the sores actually healed before he died.
Down under we use it as a wound and burn dressing as well as on toast!

34. The Anonymous Guru said on October 12, 2009:

I replaced all the sugar I was using in my teas with Manuka honey and it has made such a positive impact on my health.

It has helped me clear up my skin and increase my energy levels.

Not to mention it is absolutely delicious as well!

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