According to doctors, Manuka honey's
high sugar content creates a waterless environment in which the bacteria that
are infecting a wound are unable to survive.
Also, thanks to the presence of an
enzyme called glucose oxidase, it is acidic, which apparently adds to its
unique antibacterial properties.
Manuka honey has long had a reputation
as a "healing" honey and, because it comes from bees that have been
busy pollinating the Manuka trees that grow almost exclusively in the East Cape
region of New Zealand, it has rarity value. This makes it expensive.
It is recommended for direct
application for wound healing, such as burns, ulcers, pressure sores, staph
infections proving to be effective against MRSA( MRSA is a type of bacterial
infection that is resistant to a number of widely used antibiotics.
This means
it can be more difficult to treat than other bacterial infections.). Perfect
for digestive health, where smaller amounts of honey can be consumed due to its
potency.
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