What are the Benefits of Manuka Honey

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Amazing Benefits of Manuka Honey


It would not be wrong to say that Manuka Honey is an amazing gift to mankind from the bees!!

These days Manuka Honey has become very popular and is being accepted slowly for medication of wounds and burns. Seems like everybody is interested in utilizing the benefits of it.

Manuka Honey is loaded with antibacterial properties and that is why it is considered better than the traditional honey. There is an ingredient called Methylglyoxal which is found in it and is responsible for its amazing antibacterial effect.

It also contains hydrogen peroxide and dihydroxyacetone which makes it additionally influential. Not just that Manuka honey also has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antiviral effects.

Since very long time Manuka Honey has been used traditionally used for healing up the wounds, sore throats and is effectively used for improving digestion along with preventing tooth decay. Just that realization has started a couple of years ago.

Let us first understand how can you choose the best Manuka honey:


advantages of Manuka Honey

Manuka Honey is available and is available in the range ( UMF 0 to UMF 30) as per its laboratory test which compares its antimicrobial action with different concentrations of phenol.

For example, Manuka Honey which is UMF10 will be considered equivalent to the antibacterial properties of 10% phenol and UMF15 would be 15% of phenol.

Cost wise Manuka Honey is very expensive because of its medicinal properties. However, for a Manuka Honey which is below the range of you UMF10, you should not pay the premium amount because it then it is as good as any natural honey.

A Manuka Honey which is in the range of 10 to 50 UMF will provide some additional benefits and is great for overall health and vitality.

But if you are looking for advanced health benefits or therapeutic effects of Manuka Honey then you should consider the one which has UMF more then 15.

HealthDear and has brought for you some of the most amazing benefits of Manuka honey.


Manuka Honey Helps in Wound Healing:


As we all know traditionally honey has been used to treat wound source and burns. In the year 2007 Manuka Honey was approved by US FDA for wound treatment. As it creates an acidic wound environment which is very favorable for wound healing.

Manuka Honey is considered very good when it comes to intensifying wound healing. Not just that it is very effective in increasing the regeneration of tissues. It is very effective for inflammation and burns.

One of the studies conducted in Saudi Arabia suggests that Manuka honey when used as a dressing on a wound with conventional wound treatment, has the capability to heal diabetic ulcers effectively.

Manuka Honey is Very Effective for Oral Health:


If you want to keep your gums healthy and prevent your tooth from decaying it is very important to minimize bad oral bacteria as much as possible and avoid plague formation.

Along with avoiding bad bacteria, it is important to not flush out the good oral bacteria which are responsible for keeping our mouth healthy.

Studies show very clearly that Manuka honey is capable of attacking the harmful oral bacteria which are associated with plaque formation tooth decay and inflammation in the gum.

Research indicates that Manuka honey does not allow the growth of harmful oral bacteria which may cause tooth decay and cavities.

This is because of the antibacterial effects Manuka Honey has which definitely contribute towards the nonexistence of tooth decay and gingivitis.

Manuka Honey is Effective for Sore Throat Treatment:


Manuka Honey attacks bacteria which causes soreness in the throat especially it is very useful for patients who are undergoing chemotherapy and radiation.

Manuka honey can be used as an effective cough suppressant. It is very useful when it comes to combating the harmful bacteria, not just that it is also capable of coating the inner lining of the throat and gives it a very soothing effect.

This happens because of the antiviral and antibacterial properties present in Manuka honey which helps in reducing inflammation and reduces the effect of the bacteria which causes pain in the throat.

Manuka Honey is Effective in Treating Gastric Ulcers:


As we all know that Manuka Honey has antibacterial effects which are capable of treating gastric ulcers.

In most of the cases, gastric ulcers are caused due to the consumption of alcohol. As per one of the studies conducted on the rats, it is clear that Manuka Honey is helpful in preventing alcohol-induced gastric ulcers.

Stomach ulcers are one of the most common health concerns these days. They are sores which are formed on the lining of the stomach which may cause nausea, bloating and stomach pain. H. pylori are the bacteria's which are responsible for most of the gastric ulcers and Manuka Honey is very effective in treating H. pylori.

Also Read: What are the Benefits of Honey

Manuka Honey is Effective in Improving Digestive Disorders:


When we talk about digestive disorders IBS ( Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is the first thing that comes to mind.

The most common symptoms of IBS are abdominal pain, irregular bowel movement, constipation, and diarrhea. If a person who is suffering from IBS starts consuming Manuka Honey on regular basis there is a lot of chance that these symptoms may decrease.

Manuka Honey is even effective in treating Clostridium difficile a bacterial infection which causes inflammation of the bowl and even diarrhea.


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