Honey not only adds sweetness to food and drinks but also offers a wide range of health benefits. In particular, Manuka honey stands out due to its potent antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Manuka honey is predominantly found in New Zealand and Australia, where bees gather nectar from the Manuka tree to produce this distinctive honey. The indigenous populations in these regions have traditionally used the Manuka tree for its pain-relieving, fever-reducing, anti-inflammatory, and disinfectant properties. Subsequently, with early European settlers’ introduction of European honeybees, Manuka became a significant source of nectar for honey production.
What Sets Manuka Honey Apart From Other Types of Honey?
“There’s a huge problem at the moment with antimicrobial resistance. Many of these bacteria develop really extreme resistance. However, there’s no resistance to honey,” said Dee Carter, a professor from the School of Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Sydney, in an interview with The Epoch Times….