Health uses of Pure Bee Manuka Honey

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Bee honey has many positive health effects, and alternative medical uses, other than purely spreading on toast. It may seem ubiquitous yet there are varying strengths and types that serve to benefit human health. Of particular interest is manuka honey although even traditional honey has many vitamins and minerals to increase and benefit health.

Manuka honey from the manuka bush in New Zealand, although expensive, has many healing properties. The unique manuka factor or UMF is still a scientific mystery, but its ability to provide antibacterial support is profound. Upon application of UMF honey it serves as an antibiotic and an anti-inflammatory. The UMF rating indicates its combined anti-bacterial strength, with a rating of 10 or more indicating it is UMF honey.

Honey uses in the treatment of Fungal Infections

UMF manuka honey helps to treat fungal skin conditions including dermatophytes, which are fungi found on the skin, hair, and nails. Dermatophytes appear in these places due to their ability to utilize keratin. Manuka honey serves to neutralize this fungal presence.

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Standard honey is composed of sugars like glucose and fructose. These sugars are easily digestible and can assist in the treatment of ulcers, particularly stomach ulcers. Honey contains many minerals essential for health including magnesium, potassium, calcium, sodium chlorine, copper, iodine, zinc, sulfur, iron and phosphate. The presence of vitamins B1, B2, C, B6, B5, and B3, vary according to strength and type of pollen utilized by bees in their production of honey.

Honey can help treat local allergies, as by consuming the pollen grown locally to you, it can protect you against the pollen in the air. Its anti-allergic properties are seldom acknowledged yet can provide protection for sufferers.

Anti-bacterial Uses

Honeys natural anti-bacterial properties are very good for treating sore throats. Take with a little fresh lemon and sip throughout the day to provide immediate relief.
It’s also wonderful when applied as a natural hair wash. A little honey mixed with water is good for the hair, creating softness and shine.

Treatment of Burns

Honey can also be used to treat burns and cuts to the human skin. Apply directly to the affected area. Honey contains humectants, which means that it holds on to water molecules and therefore honey becomes ideal as a moisturizer for skin.

High Mineral Content for diarrhea treatment

Honey can also be used for treating diarrhea. Due to the mineral content of honey it can lead to re-hydration quickly, while offering the body essential sugars to replace the minerals lost during a bout of diarrhea. Honey also allows for the removal of antioxidants from the human body.


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The combined benefits of honey, really amazes all who use it for a health benefit. The humble bee produces such a delicious and stimulating product that its application relieves many ailments, and provides a very beneficial health boost. Honeys availability can greatly add to your families overall well-being.