Sore Throats, General Health, Energy Replacement

Sore Throats.
Laboratory studies are showing the UMF property in UMF Manuka Honey is effective, in vitro, against the bacteria streptococcus pyogenes (causes sore throats).
The honey has an anti-inflammatory action as well as an antibacterial action. Studies are showing UMF Manuka Honey to be effective for relieving sore throats.

It has also been heard of that rose prickles could gives an entry for streptococcus pyogenes, hence wisdom of applying a little UMF Manuka Honey to rose scratches and cuts as a precaution.


Systemic Health.
The possibility of UMF Manuka Honey as a systemic healer is being considered. There could be value in applying UMF Manuka Honey to the wound externally, and eating UMF Manuka Honey to help the body fight the problem from the inside.


Antioxidants & General Health.
Research in its early stages has found that New Zealand honeys have useful levels of antioxidants with UMF Manuka Honey having the highest of all. UMF Manuka Honey could help stimulate the immune system to help the body deal with infections.


Energy Replacement.
Studies are showing honey could be an effective energy replacement and energy booster, this is particularly significant for sports recovery.