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University
Research confirms Honey as a Healer |
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Dr
Peter Molan MBE, Associate Professor in Biochemistry at
The University of Waikato
New Zealand, has researched the healing properties of
honey since 1981. He has found that
honey heals primarily because of a natural hydrogen peroxide
antibacterial property present
in varying levels in most honeys.
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A
Second Natural Antibacterial Agent |
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Dr
Molan and his research team found in some strains of manuka
honey a second more
powerful antibacterial property called UMF. In laboratory
tests the UMF property has been
found to be effective against a wide range of bacteria
including helicobacter pylori,
staphylococcus aureus, e. coli....
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What
is Special about UMF rated Manuka Honey? |
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UMF
is a highly beneficial antibacterial property naturally
present some strains of manuka
honey. Studies are showing manuka honey with a high levels
of UMF(UMF10 or higher)
helps the natural healing processes and is the preferred
honey when selecting honey for
its healing qualities.
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Antibacterial
Activity of Different Honeys |
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Source:
Manuka Honey As a Medicine by PC Molan, 2001. Honey Research
Unit Website
A brief report of laboratory studies comparing, in vitro,
the antibacterial activity of honeys
against particular bacteria.
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Not
All Manuka Honey has UMF Activity |
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The
special UMF antibacterial property is not found in all
manuka honey. UMF is a
phytochemical (floral derived) property present in the
nectar of only some manuka flowers.
Special laboratory testing shows which manuka honey has
the UMF property.
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Selecting
Honey for Special Therapeutic Use |
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In
laboratory tests UMF Manuka Honey has been shown to inhibit,
in vitro, the growth of helicobacter pylori, the bacteria
which causes most stomach ulcers. The peroxide antibacterial
activity of other honeys (including ordinary manuka honey)
is not effective against this bacteria.
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Digestive
Care, Stomach Ulcers, Dyspepsia |
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In
laboratory tests UMF Manuka Honey has been shown to inhibit,
in vitro, the growth of helicobacter pylori, the bacteria
which causes most stomach ulcers. The peroxide antibacterial
activity of other honeys (including ordinary manuka honey)
is not effective against this bacteria.
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Honey
for Wound Care |
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Varicose
and Skin Ulcers, Diabetic Ulcers, Wounds, Burns, Boils,
Pressure Sores, Cracked Skin, Acne, Atopic Eczema
Studies and clinical trials are showing that high activity
UMF 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,
pressure sores, wounds, burns, boils, cracked skin ,cuts
and grazes.
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Clinical
Trial and Case Studies |
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A
very successful clinical trial was carried out (1999 -
2000) at Waikato Hospital, Hamilton, New Zealand, using
UMF rated Manuka Honey on unresponsive skin ulcers and
chronic wounds.
Case Studies include the remarkable results when using
UMF Manuka Honey on infected wounds, skin ulcers, abscesses,
MRSA.
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Honey
effective against MRSA |
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In
the laboratory the antibacterial properties of UMF Manuka
Honey have been found to be effective against MRSA (staphylococcus
aureus) strains of bacteria which are notoriously resistant
to antibiotics and sometimes responsible for closing hospital
wards.
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Sore
Throats, General Health, Energy Replacement |
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1. Antioxidants
and Systemic Uses
Research in its early stages has found New Zealand honeys
have useful levels of antioxidants with UMF Manuka Honey
having the highest of all.
Many people have found having ManukaUSA16 Manuka
Honey to be helpful in warding off and fighting the effects
of a cold.
2. Streptococcus Pyogenes
Laboratory studies are showing the UMFantibacterial
property is effective against streptococcus pyogenes
(causes sore throats)
3. Energy Replacement
Studies are showing honey is an effective energy booster
and replacement
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The
treatment of Gastroenteritis |
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When
used to treat diarrhoea, honey promotes the rehydration
of the body and causes the earlier clearing of diarrhoea,
vomiting and stomach upsets.
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Honey
for Eye Infections. |
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Research
is looking into the effectiveness of honey for eye infections.
The results look promising. There is a trial under way
using honey to treat blephatis. |
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Honey
for Dental Health |
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Recent
research is indicating that UMF® rated Manuka Honey
could be effective for oral hygiene as it inhibits acid
production and helps prevent the development of cavities
in teeth. Trials
are currently under way using honey to decrease dental
plaque and gingivitis, and to prevent the development
of dry socket after removal of impacted third molar
teeth. |
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Honey
for Animal Health |
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1.
Wounds
2. Mastitis in Dairy Cows and Goats
3. Scours in Calves
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Manuka
honey as a medicine |
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P.
C. Molan, Honey Research Unit
Honey - an ancient remedy "rediscovered" The
usage of honey as a medicine is referred to in the most
ancient written records, it being prescribed by the physicians
of many ancient races of people for a wide variety of
ailments (Ransome 1937).
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Using
honey to treat wounds infected with MRSA |
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Text
of a paper presented at the First World Wound Healing
Congress, 10-13 September 2000, Melbourne, Australia.:
The potential for using honey to treat wounds infected
with MRSA and VRE. (Allen, K. L.; Hutchinson, G.; Molan,
P.C.)
PDF File: The
potential for using honey to treat wounds infected with
MRSA and VRE
More information at: www.honey.bio.waikato.ac.nz/potential.shtml |
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Acknowledgement |
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We
are very grateful to Dr Peter Molan of the Honey Research
Unit at Waikato University, New Zealand, for his dedicated
research and knowledge.
Many people worldwide have benefited greatly from the
findings of his years of passionate study into the healing
qualities of honey – many of these people had previously
had conditions for which no other treatment had been effective.
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