Manuka Honey is a strong native bush (tea tree) honey that has been recently receiving a great deal of interest worldwide with the discovery of its very effective natural antibiotics.
The University of Waikato has carried out much research and the honey is currently being tried on hospital patients suffering from stomach or duodenal ulcers. It appears to be a more successful antibiotic than traditional medical treatments in certain applications. Dr. Molan's research proves that Manuka Honey destroys many strains of bacteria including Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Staphaureus and especially exciting its ability to kill Helicobacter Pylori (the stomach bacteria associated with stomach ulcers). It appears that Manuka Honey likely can offer a cure for millions of peptic ulcer sufferers worldwide. Manuka Honey can be taken both internally or externally. The research team headed by Dr Peter Molan of Waikato University, has found Manuka Honey very effective for topical use on burns, wounds (supports recovery of infected cells), acne, eczema, indigestion, abscesses, cracked skin, stomachache, diarrhea and heartburn, the list keeps growing. (No other honey in the world has these outstanding abilities!)
For sore throats and colds: when the first feeling of a cold comes on, take a teaspoon of Manuka Honey from time to time throughout the day. Dr Molan keeps Manuka Honey with his first aid kit.