Manuka honey is famous for wound healing. It supports wound healing and reduces pain when applied directly to the wound, so the FDA approved it for wound treatment.
Promotes wound healing
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Scientifically proven cough and cold remedy: honey and lemon. Honey relieved children's coughs better than OTC cough suppressants in a 2010 study. After reviewing their guidelines, NICE and PHE recommended honey for short-term coughs in 2018.
Soothes a sore throat
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Because of its oligosaccharides, manuka honey is a prebiotic. Gut bacteria can digest these carbohydrates, but we can't. Oligosaccharides feed ‘good’ bacteria like bifidobacteria and lactobacilli.
May help gut
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Test tube and animal studies show manuka honey may prevent gastric ulcers. It does this by reducing inflammation, managing infections like helicobacter pylori, and protecting the gut mucosa.
Gastric ulcer relief
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Honey, especially manuka honey, may treat gut infections caused by clostridium difficile. It may reduce diarrhoea symptoms.
May help gastroenteritis
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In a 2014 lab study, manuka honey inhibited influenza viruses, and another test tube study found it effective against shingles.
We need more research, including human trials, to draw conclusions.
Possible antiviral properties
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Antimicrobial resistance is a growing concern, so alternative therapies are sought. A 2020 study on treating multidrug-resistant infections with medical-grade honey showed promise.
May Help Antibiotic-resistant Infections
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Honey may seem odd for dental health, but manuka honey's anti-bacterial properties prevent cavities.
May Prevent Dental Plaque
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Manuka honey's potent anti-bacterial properties may boost antibiotics in cystic fibrosis upper respiratory infections. It inhibits pseudomonas aeruginosa and burkholderia growth, making it treatable.
May Aid Cf Management
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Manuka honey, which is antibacterial and wound-healing, is being tested for rosacea and acne. Honey appears to modulate the skin's immune system in test tubes, but more research is needed to determine its efficacy in treating more skin disorders.