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Manuka honey is a real hit among natural health-promoting products, with excellent opinions. The product, called “liquid gold”, should be an indispensable element of every home first aid kit.
Origin of Manuka Honey
The name of Manuka honey comes from the Maori language. It literally means “tea tree honey”. The Maori are the ethnic group that first used it for treatment. The Manuka shrub from which the honey is made comes from New Zealand, but its excellent properties are appreciated all over the world.
Properties of manuka honey
Manuka honey has unique properties. Unlike other similar products, it is distinguished by a very high content of MGO (methylglyoxal), which determines how much healing properties it has. Traditional honeys have up to 10 mg of MGO per kilogram, while in manuka honey the concentration of MGO is 1 to even 10 times higher.
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The use of manuka honey
Manuka honey is available in jars (usually 500 g) and has a wide range of uses. First of all, it has a positive effect on the digestive system by regulating the intestinal bacterial flora. Thanks to it, it is possible to effectively eliminate gases generated when fermenting, undigested food remains remain. In addition, manuka honey is used to treat a number of ailments such as stomach ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease or irritable bowel syndrome. The antibacterial activity of this product is also well known. It supports the body in the fight against bacteria that contribute to infections of the digestive system, inflammation of the throat, sinuses and nasal mucosa. In addition, Manuka honey is used in anti-acne treatments and to support the healing of skin lesions.
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How To Consume Manuka Honey?
Manuka honey works best when consumed 2-3 teaspoons a day on an empty stomach, in the morning or in the evening, just before falling asleep. It can also be incorporated into foods or dissolved in a glass of water with lemon juice. There are ready-made teas with manuka honey in the composition. We recommend, for example, Pukka Lemon, Ginger & Manuka Honey – tea with honey and ginger.
When used for anti-acne treatments and to improve the healing of skin lesions, Manuka honey should be applied to the treated areas 2-3 times a day, possibly covering them with a dressing. In the initial phase of such treatment, skin complaints are sometimes severe and pain may appear, but after 2-3 days a marked improvement is usually visible.
What to remember before consuming manuka honey?
When deciding to include manuka honey in your diet, you need to remember that it is characterized by high calories, therefore, if consumed excessively, it may indirectly contribute to overweight. It is equally important that there are specific contraindications for consuming Manuka honey. First of all, it should not be used by people who are allergic to bee products or have diabetes. In addition, it should not be given to children under the age of one. When deciding to buy Manuka honey, you have to watch out for fakes, which dishonest sellers want to earn money illegally. If you want to make sure you are dealing with genuine product coming directly from New Zealand, ask the seller for the certificate and compare the serial numbers on the certificate with the information on the honey jar. He is required to present it.
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