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Dr
Peter Molan and his research team at the Honey Research Unit
at New Zealand's Waikato University found in some specific strains
of manuka honey a second natural more powerful and more stable
antibacterial property called UMF® . UMF® is additional to the
hydrogen peroxide activity and gives the honey a wider range
of uses and effectiveness.
In laboratory tests the UMF® property has been
found to be effective against a wide range of bacteria including:
• helicobacter pylori - this bacteria causes most stomach
ulcers,
• staphylococcus aureus and escherichia coli - the most
common cause of infected wounds and MRSA,
• streptococcus pyogenes - causes sore throats.
The hydrogen peroxide antibacterial property of other honeys
(including ordinary manuka honey) is not effective against helicobacter
pylori.
The UMF® antibacterial property is very stable.
It is resistant to heat and more resistant to being broken down
by the catalase effect of body fluids than is the hydrogen peroxide
activity.
Studies are showing UMF® Active Manuka Honey with high
levels of UMF® could be very effective in:
• digestive care by helping relieve stomach ulcer symptoms
and gastritis
• wound care by assisting the natural healing of skin
ulcers, diabetic ulcers, wounds, burns, boils, cracked
skin, pressure sores, MRSA, eczema, dermatitis
• relieving sore throats
• oral hygiene as it inhibits acid production and helps
prevent cavities developing in teeth.
The UMF® antibacterial property is a phytochemical property
meaning it is a floral derived property coming from the nectar
of some manuka flowers. For this reason it is in only some
specific strains of manuka honey. The hydrogen peroxide
antibacterial property is from the enzyme glucose oxidase which
the bees have added to the honey.
Honey with high levels of UMF® is identified by the name UMF®
and its level clearly displayed on the front label. The higher
the UMF® rating the greater the antibacterial strength of the
honey. A high UMF® activity ensures best results.
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