Honey, that sweet, sticky, moreish substance made by bees is something that most people love the taste of. Honey is not just considered a super food, but also as a super medication. Manuka honey can in fact be up to four times more nutrient dense in terms of its healing compounds than regular floral honey. In the video below, Dr. Josh Axe explains what the real benefits of Manuka honey are and how you can use it to your best advantage.
My Notes
Manuka is a natural honey produced in New Zealand. The bees that pollinate the Manuka bush create this wonderful substance. This manuka bush is most prevalent in drier areas where it tends to be the dominant shrubland plant. This honey is one of the most unique and beneficial forms known in the world.
Humans have been using honey for medicinal purposes dating back thousands of years. It is in fact, one of nature’s richest antimicrobial sources known to man. Here are a few of the nutritional facts for Manuka honey.
- Amino acids
- B vitamins (B6, thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid)
- Calcium
- Copper
- Iron
- Magnesium
- Manganese
- Phosphorus
- Potassium
- Sodium
- Zinc
The world of natural health has known of the benefits of this super honey for quite some time. Here are some of the best known of those benefits.
- Low Stomach Acid, Acid Reflux (SIBO): Manuka honey works at reducing reflux and balancing your digestive system. For most people, this is a safe and natural way to heal stomach and intestinal imbalances.
- Acne and Eczema:Skin conditions can be stubborn to cure as anyone who suffers will tell you. But the jury is in when it comes to Manuka honey. However, there are no large scale conclusive clinical trials to support this claim – yet! Even so, there are plenty of testimonials where people talk openly of the positive effects they have experienced.
- Burns, Wounds & Ulcers: The Jundishapur Journal of Natural Pharmaceutical Products had something to say on this. Quote:
“The use of Manuka honey leads to improved wound healing in acute cases, pain relief in burn patients and decreased inflammatory response in such patients.”
Manuka honey is also quite effective as a wound dressing.
- Tooth Decay & Gingivitis:Thanks to its antimicrobial properties, Manuka honey helps to cure gingivitis and periodontal disease. Furthermore, calcium, phosphorus and zinc are important nutrients for the health of teeth.
- IBS and Ulcerative Colitis: Chandigarh Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research have studied this. Researchers found that eating regular doses of Manuka honey helps in cases of irritable bowel syndrome and ulcerative colitis.
- Sore Throats and Immunity: Manuka stops the growth of the sore throat-causing strep bacteria.
- Allergies and Sinusitis: Taking Manuka honey on a regular basis helps defend against seasonal allergies.
- Beauty Treatment & General Health: When taken regularly, this honey boosts energy and enhances the quality of life. It's a great food for anyone who needs a short-term energy boost. This is because it consists purely of carbohydrates; your body's primary energy source.
Summary
Manuka is certainly no average honey. It's and has an amazing nutritional profile.