UMF Manuka Honey
Manuka honey is gathered in New Zealand from the manuka bush, Leptospermum scoparium, which grows uncultivated throughout the country. Manuka honey is not only delicious to eat, but is well known throughout the world for its remarkable healing properties. This kind of "active" manuka honey is identified by its UMF rating.
Active UMF manuka honey is often used as a natural remedy to effective treat ailments such as stomach ulcers (and other gastro-intestinal problems), leg ulcers and other open wounds.
All ’active’ (ie antibacterial) manuka honey products have a UMF (Unique Manuka Factor) rating, which is a lab-tested measure of antibacterial activity. UMF 10 is the minimum level for a honey to be labeled UMF; UMF25+ is the strongest commercially-available manuka honey in the world.
Only organizations with a license are allowed to use the UMF trademark, which is your guarantee of actual antibacterial properties.
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Active Honey
Our Active Honeys have antibacterial properties above that of normal honeys. The activity is non-UMF, but an effective natural remedy for mild stomach and skin problems nevertheless. Made in the pure surroundings of the New Zealands bush, active honey comes in different strengths and flavours. The unique manuka tree provides the strongest honeys - up to active 30+!. We have the wonderful tasting wild flora 10+ and the rich red rewarewa 10+ honey as well.
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Propolis
Propolis is a natural antibiotic sourced from the buds of certain native New Zealand trees. Bees use a combination of this sticky resin, their own enzymes and beewax, to line their hives and keep infection at bay. Propolis has no known side-effects and contains natural anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory and anti-septic properties. It also contains high levels of BioFlavanoids, which are water-soluble pigments that help support a plant’s immune system. These natural substances make Propolis a very effective immune system booster.
Manuka Health’s propolis can be used to treat respiratory ailments, immune system disorders, oral and digestive health problems, joint/muscle inflammation and various skin conditions.
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UMF10+ Manuka
Active UMF® 10+ Manuka honey although a less potent UMF honey, has its own set of medicinal benefits. It is suitable for everyday use and can be used as a long-term maintenance dose. It is also an ideal wound dressing agent. UMF 10+ can be used topically to treat ulcers, wounds and skin conditions.
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UMF15+ Manuka
Active manuka honey with a UMF rating of 15+. 500g container. UMF15+ contains about 250mg/kg Methylglyoxal - an antibacterial agent. UMF15+ is commonly used for dietry health maintainence and skin applications. It is still a strong antibacterial dose but more cost-effective than the higher rated honey.
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UMF20+ Manuka
Active UMF® 20+ Manuka honey has also been reported to have very strong antibacterial and anti inflammatory properties. A daily dose of Active UMF 20+ Manuka honey can help keep bacterial infections at bay, provide relief from symptoms associated with the above mentioned health disorders, and keep you fit and active.
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UMF25+ Manuka
Active Manuka Honey with a UMF® rating of 25+. Both In Vitro and Clinical studies have shown the honey is capable of killing a wide range of disease-causing bacteria without harming the good bacteria in the body.
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