One of the Most Potent Therapeutic Grade Honeys in the World.
HONEY REMEDY™ Active 15+ Manuka Honey from New Zealand is a rich, sweet, nutritious and tasty food and is one of the most potent therapeutic grade honeys in the world. The version we carry is rated at 19.5 UMF (anything 10 or higher is considered therapeutic).
UMF active Manuka honey has an added benefit specific to its floral source known as UMF (Unique Manuka Factor) that gives it an extremely powerful edge over other honeys. It is so powerful that scientific studies have shown the activity of UMF active Manuka honey to be more than 100 fold stronger compared to other honey.
Manuka honey and Manuka oil has been used to help a range of skin problems.
Scientific Research Although the Manuka tree had attracted scientific interest in the past, little had been found of real importance, until some manuka oil samples tested by Dr. Cooke of the Cawthron Institute showed some remarkable results. The Cawthron Institute research, conducted on behalf of the Company, showed that the oil produced from the Manuka trees, in the Te Araroa region of the East Cape, showed activity far greater than had been seen with other Manuka oil samples and greater than many other natural oils. The testing showed Manuka Oil to be active against a wide range of skin irritations.
Cawthron Institute and Crop and Food Research established that East Cape Manuka Oil is at least 15 times more effective than Australian Tea Tree Oil. It is also at least five times more effective than Australian Tea Tree Oil.
Furthermore, research has determined that the reason for the unusually high levels of activity is due to the presence of relatively high concentrations (20 to 30%) of cyclic triketones particularly Leptospermone, iso-leptospermone and Flavesone. These compounds also appear to be responsible for the beneficial effect of restricting the diffusion of toxins and lessening the adverse reaction to insect bites and stings. They also have a calming effect to itchy and irritated skin increasing anecdotal evidence also now supports the ability of Manuka Oil to reduce muscle and joint pain and inflammation associated with minor injury, when applied topically.
Size: 8 4/5 oz / 250 g