Kanuka honey is now considered to be the new super food. There has actually been considerable research into the medicinal uses of this special product. The main focus is on how Kanuka honey helps to treat an array of skin conditions. Anyone who has an interest in natural remedies for common skin complaints will certainly want to look into Kanuka honey.
Prof. Shaun Holt is the founder and Medical Director of HoneyLab; a company developing pharmaceutical products from bees and their environment. In the video below, Prof. Holt talks about his research and findings.
My Notes:
The medicinal properties of honey are nothing new. In fact, honey has been used as a medical treatment for well over 4,000 years. What most people won't know, is that honey from 4,000 years ago is still edible to this day. That's what you might call a long shelf life, and with no chemical additives or artificial preservatives either.
Scientific studies reveal that honey kills just about any living bug. When you look at all the properties of honey, not only Kanuka, it makes perfect sense to research it as a serious natural pharmaceutical product. There is already a lot that we know about honey, but it's what we don't know that holds the most excitement. Right now we know that honey can help in the following areas:
- Alleviate allergies.
- An all-natural energy drink
- Boosts memory function
- Works as a cough suppressant
- A sleep aid
- Treats dandruff
- A great moisturizer
- Treats skin conditions like acne, cold sores and nappy rash
- Treats wounds & burns
Summary
All honeys share some common properties, but they are also slightly different from one another too. They will have different levels of sugar and chemicals, and therefore have different health benefits. But it is Kanuka honey that is now leading the way as a natural remedy for treating a plethora of skin conditions.
Case study: Randomised controlled trial of topical kanuka honey for the treatment of rosacea.
In this clinical study, the conclusion was that Honevo (a pharmaceutical-grade kanuka honey) is an effective treatment for rosacea.