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Ahmed, S, et al. (2018). Honey as a potential natural antioxidant medicine: An insight into its molecular mechanisms of action. Mānuka, tea tree and kāhikatoa are common names for this species. [16] "Jelly bush" is also used in Australia to describe similar honey from Leptospermum polygalifolium. Tea tree arose because Captain Cook used the leaves to make a 'tea' drink. [17] Current Drug Metabolism: “Health Benefits of Manuka Honey as an Essential Constituent for Tissue Regeneration.” Manuka tree is evergreen with small but broad leaves and a spine tip. The tree’s overall appearance appears as dense branches, which gives it a unique and appealing shape. As for the wood of the Manuka tree, it is usually hard. If you remember, the oldest honey is 3,000 years old, and there are many reasons why it has stayed good for that long. Here are a few:The unique antiviral, antibacterial, and healing properties of the Manuka honey come from the Manuka flowers!

Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine: “Honey: its medicinal property and antibacterial activity.” Adulteration is a challenge that the US faces with honey imports from Asia. According to a 2020 review, China and Venezuela blend acacia honey with cheaper honey (rapeseed honey) to increase their profits as the rapeseed color honey is almost similar to acacia honey. [9] Adulteration has adverse effects on consumers and can cause abnormal weight gain, diabetes, obesity, and high blood pressure. To do this, apply the honey to a bandage. Then apply the bandage to the wound. You shouldn’t apply the honey directly to the wound.Samarghandian S, Farkhondeh T, Samini F. Honey and health: a review of recent clinical research. Pharmacognosy Res. 2017;9(2):121-127. doi:10.4103/0974-8490.204647 Fermentation is not a common issue because of the low moisture content and high sugar concentration of honey, as we mentioned earlier. However, when moisture content exceeds 19%, osmophilic yeasts begin to grow. They utilize the sugar in honey as a source of energy and form ethanol and carbon dioxide, which triggers fermentation. Briggs, Barbara Gillian (1979). "Evolution in the Myrtaceae - Evidence from inflorescence structure". Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales. 102 (4): 157–256 . Retrieved 21 February 2017. Here’s an overview of all the health benefits of manuka honey, plus how to eat it — and how much is too much. Atwa, A-D, A, et al. (2014). Effect of honey in preventing gingivitis and dental caries in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment.

Hekamatpou D, Mehrabi F, Rahzani K, Aminiyan A. The effect of aloe vera clinical trials on prevention and healing of skin wound: a systematic review. Iran J Med Sci. 2019;44(1):1–9. Dawson, John; Lucas, Rob (2000). Nature guide to the New Zealand forest. Godwit. ISBN 1-86962-055-0. Ranneh Y, Akim AM, Hamid HA, et al. Honey and its nutritional and anti-inflammatory value. BMC Complement Med Ther. 2021;21(1):30. doi:10.1186/s12906-020-03170-5 Honey boasts of natural antimicrobial properties and enzymes which suppress bacterial growth. A 2014 scientific review observes that honey’s antimicrobial properties are attributed to mechanisms like: “acidity (low pH), osmotic effect, high sugar concentration, and presence of bacteriostatic and bactericidal factors (hydrogen peroxide, antioxidants, lysozyme, polyphenols, phenolic acids, flavonoids, methylglyoxal, and bee peptides).” [4] A 2004 study also showed honey’s ability to inhibit the growth of food spoilage organisms and foodborne pathogens. [5]Manuka honey can serve as a dressing for wounds, sores, and burns. In addition to its antimicrobial properties, Manuka honey protects wounds and keeps them moist. Honey contains organic acids like oxalic, citric, and malic acids, which play a role in its natural preservation qualities. However, the main acid found in honey is gluconic acid which is formed as a result of a reaction between glucose and the enzyme glucose oxidase. The presence of organic acids gives honey a higher pH, making it unfavorable for microbial growth. [3] The Latin specific epithet scoparium means "like broom", referring to Northern Hemisphere genera such as Genista and Cytisus which it superficially resembles, [9] but to which it is only distantly related.