Dr Peter Molan from the University of Waikato has been investigating the antibacterial properties of honey for more than 10 years. He has made some significant discoveries and was awarded an M.B.E for his work. This includes the discovery that Manuka honey has additional antibacterial properties known as non-peroxide activity. The combination of hydrogen peroxide and the non-peroxide activity in Manuka honey has many health professionals now choosing to use Manuka honey in the treatment of wounds and infections.
"Many medical professionals are choosing to use active manuka honey and are getting very good results with the treatment of wounds which have not been responding to standard treatment (a trial of Active Manuka Honey on unresponsive skin ulcers was successfully carried out at Waikato Hospital in New Zealand: the results have been published in the New Zealand Medical Journal)".
Dr Molan has found that Active Manuka Honey is very effective against bacteria that cause the following:
- Infected wounds – most commonly caused by Staphylococcus aureus
- Peptic ulcers – Helicobacter pylori
- Sore throats – Streptococcus pyrogens
"The honey being sold as 'Active Manuka Honey' is the only honey available that is being tested for its antibacterial activity and selected for sale based on its level of activity". Soured: Dr Peter Molan M.B.E
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- Manuka honey - For many years honey has been prized for its healing properties and sweet taste. Nelson Honey's natural manuka honey is no expection.
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Active Manuka Honey 12+ - Active Manuka Honey is the only honey available that is being tested for its antibacterial activity. Nelson Honey's Active 12+ is tested for this activity and is well known for its health benefits.
- Active Manuka Honey 15+ - The higher activity manuka honey is better as a therapeutic honey used on wounds and for sore throats.