The Phenomenon of Manuka Honey

Interesting information about a particular type of honey that comes from New Zealand is beginning to surface all over the world. Researchers are discovering that Manuka Honey possesses extremely powerful healing properties and may be more effective in treating certain symptoms than pharmaceuticals. As a result, it is being viewed as a natural treatment alternative on health conditions where antibiotics and other conventional medicines have failed. Manuka Honey is also being used as a desirable cosmetic ingredient in skin care products because of its ability to rejuvenate and moisturize the skin.

Manuka Honey has been used successfully in the treatment of burns, blisters, ringworm, pressure sores and dermatitis. It has long been used as an effective wound dressing because of its unparalleled antibacterial properties and its ability to efficiently clear infection. In addition to Manuka Honey's ability to destroy all bacteria, it also keeps wounds from dehydrating. Some traditional wound dressings keep wounds dry which can avoid infection, but leading to scarring. Others keep wounds moist which avoids the severe effects of dehydration, but creates a better environment for bacteria to grow. Manuka Honey has the ability to lift scabs and dead tissue, allowing the wound to heal flush with the surface of the skin while drawing water out of bacterial cells, making it impossible for bacteria to survive.

Researchers have also concluded that Manuka Honey is better than antibiotics because antibiotics actually slow down the rate of cell growth. However, the moisture-attracting nature of Manuka Honey actually pulls body fluids and nutrients into the wound surface where they help regenerate new skin growth and quicken the healing process.