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Manuka Honey Benefits

Manuka Honey Benefits

 

In recent years Manuka honey has gained an amazing reputation because of its outstanding healing properties. In fact the medical benefits of this native New Zealand honey are being acknowledged worldwide and it is increasingly being used to treat a wide range of conditions.

For years this powerful natural medicine was treated as a quaint home remedy not to be taken too seriously. This was because the medical profession where committed to the use of antibiotics. However as the effectiveness of certain types of antibiotics have waned due to overuse the health profession has been forced to look at all other possible alternative treatments uncovering Manuka Honey benefits as a viable replacement.

Numerous clinical tests have demonstrated beyond doubt that this potent honey benefits those suffering from a broad spectrum of diseases such as leg ulcers, trauma wounds, burns, allergy related conditions such as eczema and even MRSA.

Some Key Manuka Honey Benefits

o This honey is an organic substance that contains natural antiviral, antiseptic and anti-bacterial properties which means it ideal for clearing infections on wounds or ulcers.
o Another key benefit is that it actually destroys bacteria enabling the healing process to begin without delay.
o Applied properly it also repairs and regenerates damaged skin.
o Once a wound is dressed the viscosity of Manuka honey forms a protective coating that keeps it clear of further infection.
o It also stimulates the creation of new blood capillaries and fibroblasts benefiting the deeper skin tissues.
o Finally and not least one of the most important Manuka honey benefits is its anti-inflammatory response that soothes and relieves pain.

All these characteristics working together have earned this wonderful natural substance its place as a bona-fide option for treatments in hospitals worldwide. In addition to this there are now available thousands of products that incorporate this powerful honey which can be purchased over the counter and used by consumers.

By Jessica Hannah