Benefits of Manuka Honey

Manuka Honey is a useful product to have in your health kit. It's not new on the scene, but it is a powerful superfood with a bunch of practical uses. Manuka is well known for its antibacterial and healing properies, but is also an amazing addition to your skincare routine. 

Here are some treatments you case use manuka for:

• healing sore throats
• treating eczema and acne (either take orally or pop directly onto affected area)
• Staph
• Burns, wounds and ulcers
• tooth decay and gingivitis 
• healing intestinal inflammation and pain and protecting against further damage (great for IBS and IBD)
• Allergies and sinusities. Using Manuka Honey during spring time can help seasonal allergies, reducing reliance on medication. A study demonstrated 60% reduction in symptoms and 50% reduction in need for medication when taking Manuka Honey.
• Make a homemade facewash, pop in shampoo or your favourite hair mask. It will boost vitality of skin and hair. 
• Promotes deep and restful sleep. 

How to take Manuka Honey

• straight off the spoon
• with your favourite tea
• with yoghurt
• on toast

UMF stands for 'Unique Manuka Factor' which is a global standard in identifying and measuring the antibacterial strength of the honey. The higher UMF, the more potent (and higher the healing factor). 

What UMF should you choose?