Benefits of Australian Manuka Honey
The benefits of consuming Australian Manuka honey (known locally as Jellybush honey) for healing and good health are known to many and the research is emerging to back it up.
Historically speaking Manuka honey has been used widely by both Australian and New Zealand communities for many generations.
Some reported benefits include treating: bacterial digestive complaints, GERD, acne and eczema, staph infections, burns, ulcers, gingivitis and other oral issues, IBS, IBD, sore throats, cold/flu symptoms, allergies, sinusitis, as well as using in beauty treatments and for exercise support.
Evidence based science:
A Research paper on “Antibacterial activity of Manuka honey and its components: An overview” can be read on PubMed here.
Another paper on “Health Benefits of Manuka Honey as an Essential Constituent for Tissue Regeneration”
More recent research is looking at the antiviral properties of manuka honey on viruses such as cold & flus, influenza A and influenza B, H1N1 and COVID-19.
But what is Australian Manuka Honey?
Australian Manuka Honey is produced by bees foraging on the nectar of Leptospermum plants, which grow natively in both Australia and New Zealand. There are over 70 different species of Leptospermums growing in Australia. The honey collected from Leptospermum plants is known to be anti-fungal, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant. The higher the activity, the stronger the “anti” impacts.
When your immune system is run down from a virus, opportunistic viruses and bacterial infections can take hold of you. By incorporating manuka honey into your daily diet, you are encouraging a healthy immune response and lower the chance for bacterial infections to develop. Including manuka honey in a nasal wash can also combat viruses and bacterial that may be present in your sinuses and nasal passages.
Manuka Honey is widely known for its bacteria fighting and #woundhealing benefits, particularly for burns, and its ability to conquer E Coli. and antibiotic-resistant strains of Staphylococcus. Many people have reported success with using manuka honey topically to decrease healing time. It’s also been beneficial on slow to heal wounds, like ulcers, in combination with their conventional treatment.
Please always see your health practitioner for professional advice for your chronic or acute symptoms. If you have a manuka honey success story, please let us know, we’d love to hear how this magical honey has helped you and your loved ones.
See our guide to Choosing manuka honey here