Manuka Honey: Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manuka Honey?
Actiflex combines the two natural ingredients , Bee Venom and Manuka Honey into one effective product. Honey has been used as health product for centuries and adds a special value to Actiflex. Manuka Honey is rare, precious honey from the tea tree bush in New Zealand and is known for its medical purposes .
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Manuka Honey is unique to New Zealand. It is sourced from the Manuka tree "Leptospermum Scoparium'' This plant is a small shrub- like tree and grows often on hillsides and/or in coastal areas around New Zealand. In the early summer around February there is a profusion of small pinkie white flowers which attract the bees.
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Manuka Honey is
pure, raw, natural, organic honey collected from the flower of the
tea tree bush (leptospermum scoparium) of
New
Zealand . Manuka Honey has been researched for over 20 years because of its
amazing antibacterial qualities . Honey in general is soothing for the skin and provides it with
important nutrients .
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What is MGO™ Manuka Honey ?
Methylglyoxal is a compound identified as the active ingredient responsible for the anti-bacterial action of Manuka honey, by Professor Thomas Henle, Head of the Institute of Food Chemistry at the Technical University of Dresden. Prof. Henle found the higher the Methylglyoxal level, the greater the anti-bacterial effect.
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Dietary methylglyoxal is responsible for the reliable anti-bacterial activity only found in some manuka honey. Measurement of methylglyoxal content is the only true standard for determining the health benefits for which manuka honey has become famous. Manuka Health measures methylglyoxal content based on standards developed by University of Dresden (Germany), who discovered this active compound in manuka honey. ...
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What makes Manuka honey so special?
Manuka honey has antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, anti-inflammatory properties. It helps to prevent infection, e.g. golden staph infections. It also heals and soothes inflamed skin.
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How to apply Manuka Honey to a Fever Blisters?
Simply apply a little dab of manuka honey to the fever blister. The manuka honey acts like a slight anesthetic and tends to numb the fever blister. Apply the manuka honey 5-6 times a day to help speed up the healing process by days. Some people feel an instant relief of pain, since the manuka honey tends to naturally numb the fever blister.
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How is Active Manuka Honey packaged?
Active Manuka Honey is
exclusively packaged for MANUKA HONEY USA. The honey is packaged in
food grade safe brown containers ,
protecting the content
from sunlight and breakage.
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Active Manuka Honey is exclusively packaged for MANUKA HONEY USA. The honey is packaged in food grade safe brown containers , protecting the content from sunlight and breakage. What other ailments can be relieved with Active Manuka Honey? Except for the external use as wound dressing, Active Manuka Honey can also be used internally due to its ability to destroy h. pylori bacteria and its healing and calming properties. ...
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What can MGO™ Manuka Honey be used for?
Application areas for use of high MGO™ manuka honey continues to expand as consumer resistance to anti-biotics increases. Currently high MGO™ Manuka honey is used as a functional food or dietary supplement. With the discovery of methylglyoxal the honey is now becoming increasingly accepted by medical professionals for applications in treating gastro-intestinal disorders, wide range of serious wounds, skin, lung, oral and opthalmological diseases.
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How do I store Active Manuka Honey?
Keep honey stored at room temperature, for example in your kitchen cupboard. No need to refrigerate . Honey lasts for thousands of years. Keep away from direct sunlight exposure.
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How safe is MGO™ Manuka Honey containing Methylglyoxal?
Methylglyoxal is known to kill bacteria and may also have an effect on other cells. Scientists agree more research is needed to understand how Methylglyoxal works as a naturally-occur r ing compound in food. However, MGO™ Manuka Honey has been ingested for decades by millions of people without any negative consequences becoming apparent. People with medical conditions such as diabetes must of course be careful with any honey because of its sugar content.
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Is Manuka Honey edible?
Yes,
it is. In fact Manuka Honey has a unique taste not to be compared with any other honey. Manuka Honey tastes great in tea or on toast with or without peanut butter. You may also want to try our
Manuka
Recipes. To order Manuka Honey – CLICK HERE Has Manuka Honey been researched? - The Chemistry of Honey Since ancient times honey has been used as a natural medicine in many cultures. The antibacterial properties of honey however have only been discovered a century ago. Honey in fact inhibits a broad spectrum of bacteria. ...
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How can Manuka Honey help with Sore Throats and Tonsillitis?
Since ancient times honey has been used as a natural medicine in many cultures. The antibacterial properties of honey however have only been discovered a century ago. Honey in fact inhibits a broad spectrum of bacteria . Some reports even show an antifungal activity in honey. Some honeys will work better than others though. The Honey Research Unit at the Waikato University in New Zealand is constantly researching honey as a therapeutic agent.
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How does Active Manuka Honey Work?
Active Manuka Honey has been researched by Dr. Peter Molan, Senior Lecturer at the Waikato University in New Zealand for over 20 years and may well be an alternative for many peptic ulcer sufferers worldwide . Dr. Molan has found that Active Manuka Honey seems to naturally destroy h. pylori bacteria . Active Manuka Honey is typically taken for 2-6 months for stomach ulcers, all depending on how long the problem has existed. The honey works best when taken 20 minutes before a meal on a small piece of bread . ...
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Can I use manuka honey as a wound dressing or for burns?
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Read the excellent article published in the CBS Health Report. How manuka honey is used as a wound dressing. Manuka Honey is also used very successfully on burns!
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As long as it is Manuka honey, it has Methylglyoxal, right?
Not necessarily. Methylglyoxal is a compound present in New Zealand Manuka trees which have a short flowering period. Because of this, factors such as other plants flowering nearby, hive placement and harvest timing, can dilute Methylglyoxal levels. Correct processing of products is also crucial.
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How will I know if the Manuka honey I buy has enough Methylglyoxal ?
A testing regime is planned for the Manuka Health honey in New Zealand. This will certify the level of Methylglyoxal in products for consumer guidance. Manuka Health has a trade mark for Methylglyoxal in manuka honey - MGO™ Manuka Honey. The number beside it would represent the level of Methylglyoxal in the honey.
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How do I apply Manuka Honey to a Canker Sore?
Simply apply a little dab of manuka honey on a canker sore. The manuka honey acts like a slight anesthetic and tends to numb the canker sore. Apply the manuka honey 5-6 times a day to help speed up the healing process by days. Some people feel an instant relief of pain, since the manuka honey tends to naturally numb the canker sore. ...
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Where can I buy Active Manuka Honey and other related Manuka Products?
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What is so special about UMF Manuka Honey - also called Active Manuka Honey?
UMF Manuka Honey has very powerful antibacterial activity. It can kill Staph aureus bacteria even when it is diluted to only 1.8% honey concentration in water. It has also been shown to kill antibiotic-resistant Staph aureus (the Golden Staph "Super Bug" at 10% honey concentration.
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Should I consult with my doctor first before taking Manuka Honey Products?
It is always advisable to consult with your doctor first before taking ANY natural remedy in order to insure that a product does not contradict with any medication or other health conditions. Depending on which product you are planning to buy, you need to consult with your doctor first and find out if you are allergic to honey, oil, soap, bee venom etc. Find out if you are diabetic or borderline diabetic (and don't know it yet...) Your doctor always needs to be informed of ANY other natural remedies you might ...
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Can pregnant women consume Active Manuka Honey?
According to the National Honey Board ( www.nhb.org ) it is safe for pregnant or nursing women to consume honey . There is no evidence that the honey consumed by pregnant women could affect the unborn child. Even when you are breastfeeding, your baby will be safe. Your body will digest and process any botulism spores that could be present. Therefore the spores can never become part of the breast milk. However, once the baby is born, you should not feed infants under the age of one year with honey . ...
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Would you rate manuka honey with Methylglyoxal content 100mg/kg and higher as a true functional food?
Yes, definitely. Manuka honey should be one of the few food items for which a health-promoting property beyond the basic nutritional function can be clearly documented. Health claims require significant scientific consensus, and I think from a scientific point of view, the data concerning the methylglyoxal-induced antimicrobial properties of Manuka honey are very promising to fulfil the requirements.
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What is the minimum methylglyoxal content (mg/kg) required for manuka honey to be effective against a wide range of harmful pathogens?
We are currently working on that issue. The minimum concentration may vary for various micro-organisms and, as mentioned above, may also be effected by other compounds present in the honey. In our studies, we found for pure solutions a concentration of around 70 to 100 mg methylglyoxal per kilogram is the minimum concentration needed to inhibit E. coli and S. aureus.
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Is MGO™ the best measure for consumers to rate the unique antibacterial activity of manuka honey?
Based on our studies, the amount of methylglyoxal directly correlates with the antibacterial properties of Manuka honey samples. From a scientific point of view, the amount of methylglyoxal therefore can be used to rate the antibacterial activity.
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What’s the difference between the Manuka Honey brands?
Active Manuka Honey from New Zealand offers the same unique healing properties no matter which brand you use. However, there are some distinctly different flavours to Manuka Honey depending on what part of New Zealand , the honey was made. An outline of our opinions on the differing tastes of Manuka Honey is shown below and should be used as a guidance only. ...
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How Do You Know It Is Only Manuka Flower Honey?
Our Manuka Honey is only collected in areas that are very isolated so no cross contamination of honey is produced. Bees only fly in a radius of approximately 6 kilometres from there hives, so careful placement of the hives ensures purity.
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Are there any foods I should avoid when taking UMF16+ Manuka Honey for my stomach ulcer?
YES! I'm glad you asked. To some people it might be obvious, others simply haven't given it any thought. When taking UMF16+ Manuka Honey for an up-set stomach for example after food poisoning, vomiting, stomach ulcer or other intestinal problems, it is important NOT to further irritate the intestinal tract. Stay away from hot, spicy foods, herbs, spices, mustards, marinades (some BBQ sauces) and other obviously irritating foods. ...
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