100% Pure Manuka Honey New Zealand UMF 15+ & MGO 514+ Certified | Award Winning NZ Raw Honey (UMF 15+, 250g)

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There are a few precautions with Manuka honey for treating various ailments and health conditions. Any kind of honey isn’t suitable for babies under 12 months of age because it is a known source of the bacteria spores that cause botulism. Also, if you have an allergic reaction to pollen, or other bee-related allergies, then honey can cause allergic reaction. 14 It is not surprising that Steens manuka honey is very pure as their beehives are located in some of the wildest and most remote parts of New Zealand so there is no possible agricultural or industrial contamination. The grading system for New Zealand Manuka honey is very complex and several different systems can be used such as UMF™ (Unique Manuka Factor), which is considered the strictest and highest graded Manuka Honey measurement system.

But in Manuka honey, thanks to MGO, the antibacterial properties remain even after the hydrogen peroxide has disappeared. In a 2017 lab study, Manuka honey with UMF 10+ and higher had increased antibacterial effects. UMF 20+ Manuka honey was also effective against drug-resistant strains of bacteria.Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus ( MRSA) is a bug, which is sometimes known as a hospital super bug. It has developed from the overuse of antibiotics and conventional antibacterial treatments are ineffective. It’s important to note that high grade manuka honey can be used in place of low grade manuka honey, but low grade manuka honey can’t be substituted for high grade manuka honey. It may help clear up infections and speed skin healing, according to a 2016 review. For these reasons, it’s sometimes used in dressings to promote wound healing from surgery, diabetes, and burns.

All of the honey in this jar is Monofloral, which means the majority of the nectar the bees use to create this honey comes from the flower of the Manuka bush, a bush native to New Zealand. This results in a higher concentration of the compounds that gives Manuka honey it’s distinct taste, colour and reputation. With a mild flavour that the whole family will love, Egmont Honey’s MGO 40+ Multifloral Manuka honey is a delicious combination of floral sources blended by the bees, that delivers some of the same benefits that are associated with more potent and intense Manuka honey varieties.A lot of Manuka honey is graded by the UMF grading system set up by the ‘Unique Manuka Factor Honey Association’ in New Zealand. With a subtle Manuka flavour that the whole family can enjoy, Egmont Honey’s MGO 70+ Multifloral Manuka honey is a delicious combination of floral sources blended by the bees that delivers some of the same benefits that are associated with more potent and intense Manuka honey varieties. The Manuka bush is where this premium honey gets all its unique properties, including its rich flavour and associated health benefits – we’ll get into these below! Top 3 manuka honey benefits Number: the unique signature compounds characteristic of Manuka honey, which ensure quality and purity. These include: Leptosperin, DHA and MGO. That being said, Manuka honey with UMF over 25+ has shown to fight staphylococcus aureus killing bacteria in the biofilm.

The UMF level of 15+ is a high UMF rating and the honey can be eaten straight from the jar or then used in tea, coffee or dribbled over breakfast cereals, yoghurt or spread over your morning toast. It is also guaranteed to meet the rigorous New Zealand Government’s MPI standards. Which is essentially an extra layer of quality control. Unpasteurized and minimally processed to ensure the honey delivered to you is just as nature intended. Raw and untouched. First things first, you should find out if your Manuka honey is what it says it is – there are a lot of fakes out there. How can I be sure I'm buying genuine Manuka honey? This means that the honey is cold pressed so is not pasteurised – so all the good enzymes, pollen, bee bread not to mention great taste and aromas are transferred directly to the jar.A 1981 study by researchers from the Honey Research Unit at University of Waikato discovered that a few strains of Manuka honey are very stable and possess exceptional natural properties unlike other varieties of honey. Honey is potentially effective in the treatment of atopic dermatitis: clinical and mechanistic studies. You can read more here. Bee bread is a naturally occurring mix of bee pollen in our honey that is high in amino acids, iron, cobalt, phosphorus, calcium, selenium and potassium. Our unique filtering keeps this nutritious product in our UMF 15+ manuka honey. Bee bread is at least 3 times more bioavailable than regular flower or bee pollen, so you’re body can absorb all of its nutrients much more efficiently.

Let’s look at the many uses and health benefits of Manuka honey and how it can be used as a natural treatment for many ailments. 1. Manuka honey has strong antibacterial properties At this point it is worth noting that some honey is sold as Manuka honey, but only contains a little amount of MG. So, make sure when you buy Manuka honey that it has the UMF trademark on it with the UMF factor. Also, to be classed as Manuka honey, it has to come from New Zealand. What is MGO? Manuka honey may also help improve the appearance of your skin by balancing its pH level and ridding the debris of dead cells.Clinical trials have also shown that Manuka honey has a positive effect in the treatment of various cancer tumors. The honey was effective in inhibiting the growth of cancer cells and also proved to increase the effectiveness of conventional cancer treatments 12. 10. Manuka honey for shingles The honey is then given a number from UMF 5+ to UMF 20+. The higher the UMF raring, the more antibacterial activity the honey has and the more potent it is. What is NPA in Manuka honey? Unlike most honey that grows all over the world, Manuka honey comes from the Manuka bush that grows only in New Zealand.