Manuka honey is produced by bees who pollinate the flower known as manuka bush and has antibacterial effects. It contains antiviral, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits that help treat numerous diseases.
Wound Healing
Being one of the world’s strongest honey, manuka honey is found to enhance wound healing and even decrease pain that comes with burns. When applied to the on-healing wounds, the results showed that the wounds decrease in size. Its acidic properties promote wound healing by blocking the enzymes that break down the proteins and peptides required by the human body to repair itself. Studies done in Greek showed that manuka honey reduced the healing time of diabetic foot ulcers and also eyelids wounds after surgery. It’s also capable of combating antibiotic-resistant strain. It draws moisture from the bacterial invaded cells thus killing them off.
Skincare
This medicinal honey is also known to reduce skin inflammation and irritation caused by acne. It works well when applied uniformly on the affected skin and leaves the mask for about one hour, three times a day. When used together with olive oil and beeswax to eradicate skin dryness leaving you with a healthy glow. It soothes the skin condition of eczema. It’s also used as a natural moisturizer as it improves skin hydration.
Sore Throat
Manuka honey soothes a sore throat due to its antiviral and antibacterial properties that attack the pain and soreness causing bacteria in the throat. It shortens the severity of a sore throat by providing a coating along the throat and also boosts immunity.
Improves Digestion Symptoms
Manuka honey helps decrease such digestion disorders as diarrhoea, constipation, abdominal discomfort and irregular bowel movements. It contains a prebiotic that helps in nurturing the gut’s good bacteria. It decreases inflammation in individuals with Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Prevents Gastric Ulcer
These are painful sores that form along the stomach lining. They are caused by a common type of bacteria called H. pylori. According to the research done, manuka honey treats gastric ulcers since it’s an antibacterial agent that fights against Pylori bacteria.it also prevents alcohol-induced gastric ulcers.
Oral Health
Manuka honey from Vallentine’s Honey promotes oral health by attacking harmful oral bacteria that cause tooth decay and gum inflammation. Despite having a lot of natural sweetness, it has not been found to cause tooth decay like candies and refined sugar do. Contact Vallentine’s Honey through our website for pure natural manuka honey.
