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Everything You Need to Know About Mānuka Honey*
All of our products contain pure, natural Mānuka Honey because they come with an incredible amount of health benefits... while tasting delicious!
Mānuka Honey is a type of honey that comes from New Zealand, produced by honey bees that pollinate the Leptospermum scoparium flower, more commonly known as the Mānuka bush. The honey cannot be called as Mānuka Honey unless at least 70% of pollen is from the Mānuka tree.
The Aboriginal people in New Zealand have harnessed the benefits of the Mānuka Honey for centuries. Mānuka Honey contains an active ingredient called Methylglyoxal (MGO) that provides a number of antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, making the honey an exceptional remedy for all sorts of health issues.
What is Mānuka Honey?
Mānuka Honey is a dark honey and has attracted a lot of attention, especially in regard to its antimicrobial agent, antioxidant efficacy, and potential role in wound healing. Methylglyoxal (MGO) is a unique anti-bacterial compound found in high concentrations in Mānuka Honey from New Zealand and directly responsible for the specific antibacterial activity. Professor Peter Molan of Waikato University, New Zealand, was the first to report the unusual activity of Mānuka Honey and began its action against a wide rage of different bacterial species in the mid 1980s.
MGO makes Mānuka Honey to stand out and it is quintessential for its antibacterial, antifungal, antimicrobial, and anti-septic properties. The levels of methylglyoxal (MGO) present in Mānuka Honey are considered a measure of its potency and purity. Higher number means higher level of MGO containing in the honey, which also means the better. A Unique Mānuka Factor (UMF) is also a rating system developed to measure Mānuka Honey's quality and purity.
DEAR Honey meets the high standards laid out to protect New Zealand honey, so you know that each bottle of DEAR Honey will provide you with the purity, flavor, and health benefits that you deserve. To ensure that you are receiving authentic and pure Mānuka Honey, every batch of DEAR Honey is graded using the MGO system and includes the grading on the bottle clearly. With our special verified technology, you will also able to check the matching lab test result for your DEAR Honey.
Methylglyoxal (MGO)
Mānuka Honey has been recently researched in many scientific labs for its unique properties, mainly for its antimicrobial activity. Active Mānuka Honey is widely available as a therapeutic agent and functional food. Mānuka Honey exerts a strong antibacterial benefit.
Dear Honey comes with a wide range of health advantages that will have you looking and feeling your absolute best! From soothing your sore throat to healing skin problems, DEAR Honey can do it all!
And the best part is... that the natural sweet flavor makes it the perfect addition to any meal, drink, or even straight on a spoon.
The Benefit of Mānuka Honey
If you suffer from acid reflux or intestinal bacteria, then Dear Honey can help! The natural antibiotic and antibacterial nature of Mānuka Honey can balance the acidity within your stomach, optimizing digestion and calming your stomach.
How to use Dear Honey for digestion: You can directly enjoy your DEAR Honey and taste its natural, sweet favour with your teaspoon. Or you can mix a spoon into your favourite tea or adding it to your yogurt.
Amount: 1 or 2 teaspoons are recommended for digestion purpose.
Improve Digestion
Improve Burns and cuts
Manuka Honey is an excellent tool for burns and lesions. Rather than applying ice, a small dab on Dear Honey on a burn will reduce inflammation, while the antibacterial property can keep any wound free from infections. Mānuka Honey has also been approved as a recommended alternative and a natural material for the treatment of wounds by the U.S. Federal Drug Administration in 2007.
How to use Dear Honey for burns: Apply a small amount of DEAR Honey on the affected area.
Clear Your Skin
The immense antibacterial property of Mānuka Honey also makes it a remarkable remedy for acne, eczema, and dry skin. Its antimicrobial nature reduces inflammation in the skin, while also offering the hydration you need for clearer, smoother skin.
How to use Dear Honey for skin care: Wash your face, then apply a layer of DEAR Honey as a face mask.
Having trouble sleeping? Mānuka Honeydelivers a deeper sleep by naturally releasing glycogen into your body, which is critical for your bodily functions while you are sleeping.
How to use DEAR Honey for a better sleep: Add a spoon of DEAR Honey into a non-caffeinated tea or warm milk 15 minutes before bed.
Improve Sleep
The antimicrobial property of Mānuka Honey also fights against cavities and gingivitis. By lowering plaque and delivering calcium, zinc, and phosphorus into your mouth, DEAR Honey can heal teeth, gums, and generally boost your oral health.
How to use DEAR Honey for a healthier smile: Simply place a spoonful of DEAR Honey in your mouth and swish it around before swallowing. Rinse your mouth with water afterwards.
Promote Oral Health
Other Benefits
Recent studies examining the antiviral effect of Mānuka Honey have suggested it has potential for treatment of varicella-zoster virus (the cause of chicken pox and shingles) (Shahzad and Cohrs, 2012) and influenza (Watanabe et al., 2014).
References:
Shahzad, A., and Cohrs, R. J. (2012). In vitro antiviral activity of honey against varicella zoster virus (VZV): a translational medicine study for potential remedy for shingles. Transl. Biomed. 3:2.
Watanabe, K., Rahmasari, R., Matsunaga, A., Haruyama, T., and Kobayashi, N. (2014). Anti-influenza viral effects of honey in vitro: potent high activity of manuka honey. Arch. Med. Res. 45, 359–365. doi: 10.1016/j.arcmed.2014. 05.006
* All information about Mānuka Honey benefits does not represent DEAR Honey's opinion. All information comes from third party resources. DEAR Honey is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.