Studies have shown that high activity UMF® 16+ Active Manuka Honey provides an optimum germ-free moist wound-healing environment which supports and facilitates the natural healing of varicose and skin ulcers, diabetic ulcers, pressuresores, wounds, burns, boils, cracked skin, cuts and grazes. UMF® 16+ Active Manuka Honey can assist wound healing because: 1 It is antibacterial and rapidly clears infecting bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant strains.       2 It can diffuse deeply into skin tissues, so that it can reach deep -seated infections.     3 It does not require oxygen, so it can remain effective even when smothered by wound dressings or in wound cavities.     4 It cleans wounds, has a debriding effect and the osmotic effect of honey lifts dirt out of the wound bed.     5 Dressings do not stick to the surface of the wound allowing easy removal of dressings. The osmotic effect of the honey keeps the wound moist, clean and prevents the dressing sticking to the wound. Tissue damage and pain are reduced when dressings are changed as there is no tearing away of newly formed tissue. Healing is more rapid.     6 It reduces scarring. The honey draws body fluids and nutrients to the wound area and so assists cell growth and prevents a scar forming as the wound is kept moist. Honey provides nutrients (vitamins, minerals and amino acids) to tissues     7 It promotes more rapid healing because the honey stimulates tissue regeneration. * Angiogenesis is stimulated new blood vessel growth giving oxygen & nutrients to the tissues. * Fibroblast growth is stimulated by hydrogen peroxide. * Epithelial cell growth is stimulated these cells grow level with the skin so that no scab is formed and so no scarring and hypertrophication.     8 Acidity of honey releases oxygen from haemoglobin new growing cells need oxygen. Honey stimulates the white blood cells.     9 Hydrogen peroxide in honey has an insulin-like effect and promotes wound healing.     10 Anti-inflammatory action of honey soothes and promotes healing, reduces pain and swelling     11 Honey forms a protective barrier to prevent cross-infection of wounds.     12 Honey removes malodour from wounds by killing the bacteria which produce ammonia     13 Honey does not damage the surrounding tissue     14 Honey minimizes the need for grafting     For more detailed information see the research section.	Stomach ulcers Sore throats & colds Skin ulcers, wounds boils Burns & pressure sores Infections & MRSA Manuka Honey in the News Read what they say
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