Internal Uses for Manuka Honey

For decades, Manuka Honey has been used in New Zealand to treat many different types of health conditions. Now the curative ability of this natural healing source is becoming known worldwide as natural alternatives become preferred over pharmaceuticals.

The following information is just a few ways in which Manuka Honey can be used in addition to, or as a viable alternative, to antibiotics and other traditional forms of medicine.

Acid Reflux Disease / Heartburn / Indigestion

Medical research and anecdotal reports indicates that active Manuka Honey can be used for stomach related conditions. Manuka Honey is a natural antibacterial agent that has absolutely no known side effects when used for medicinal purposes. It also will not conflict with medication that a person may be taking to treat the condition. The way Manuka Honey works is by coating the stomach and esophagus and by healing the damaged tissue and lining caused by acid reflux disease. Manuka Honey has an antibacterial effect four times greater than other antiseptics. It also helps revive the natural cultures of good bacteria in the stomach that are necessary for normal functioning. This helps digestion and boosts the immune system.

Directions: Take 1 teaspoon of Manuka Honey UMF 16, 3-4 times per day, 20-30 minutes before meals and before bedtime. If taking orally from a spoon is not desirable, you can also take it on a piece of toast or fruit. This prevents the Manuka Honey from being dissolved into the blood stream too quickly before it gets into the stomach. Continue this regimen for 3 month or until symptoms dissipate. Results should occur within 3-6 days.

Stomach Ulcers / H. Pylori

If the cause of a stomach ulcer is determined to be the Helicobacter pylori bacterium, Manuka Honey can be used to treat it. It's powerful antibacterial properties eliminate the infectious bacteria and immediately begin to heal the inner lining of the stomach.

Directions: Take 3 teaspoons of Manuka Honey UMF 16 per day before meals and before bedtime, preferably on a piece of toast or a cracker. In the beginning you might experience a slight burning sensation. This should stop in 2-3 days and the natural antibacterial properties should begin taking effect.

Sore Throats / Strep Throat

Manuka Honey has antibacterial properties that are known to kill all bacteria, including streptococcus which causes sore throats. Its anti-inflammatory properties can also help to soothe the throat and relieve pain.

Directions:Take 3 teaspoons of Manuka Honey every day, letting it drip slowly down your throat. Continue for at least a month to help destroy the entire population of streptococcus bacteria in the throat.

Gum Disease
Studies have shown that Manuka Honey can play a therapeutic role in treating gum disease and periodontal disease. It is proven to be unaffected by enzymes in the body. This means that the antibacterial properties of Manuka Honey cannot be destroyed by body fluids, allowing it to destroy the bacteria that causes gum disease. Manuka Honey can also prevent tooth decay and bad breath, both of which are also caused by bacteria in the mouth.

Directions: Apply Manuka Honey directly onto the gums immediately after brushing, using a cotton swab or your fingertip. In addition, take a teaspoon of Manuka Honey and keep it inside your mouth, making sure it penetrated between teeth and onto the gums.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome / Diarrhea / Constipation

The presence of Manuka honey in the digestive system is proven to not only kill disease-causing bacteria but also improve the immune system by regenerating the probiotics in the gut.

Directions:Take 3 teaspoons per day, half an hour before meals.

For more information or to purchase Manuka Honey, call 1-866-427-7329 or visit www.HoneymarkProducts.com.

What Makes Honeymark Brand Manuka Honey Better Than Others?

It is important to know what to look for in Manuka Honey in order to take advantage of all its health benefits. Not all Manuka Honey is medicinal.

Manuka Honey is world renowned for its extraordinary healing properties. Due to certain plant-derived components, this unique type of honey contains natural antibacterial, antiviral and anti-fungal properties not found in other types of honey. It also contains more vitamins, minerals, amino acids and antioxidants than ordinary honey.

Not all Manuka Honey is created equal. Manuka Honey's antibacterial potency varies from batch-to-batch, predicated on the amount of floral nectar used by the honeybees during the production stage. The only way to know for sure if a particular batch of Manuka Honey is active and suitable for therapeutic use is if it's laboratory tested.

Only active, UMF Manuka Honey will yield the same results that people have come to expect of Manuka Honey. UMF is an acronym for Unique Manuka Factor and is usually followed by a number which indicates the antibacterial strength of the honey. UMF is the authorized seal and registered trademark of the Active Manuka Honey Association in New Zealand. This trademark can only be applied to the label of honey with a laboratory test result of UMF 10 or higher.

Only Manuka Honey that is regulated by the Active Manuka Honey Association can bare the UMF trademark. A jar of Manuka Honey that is labeled as being "active" followed by a number does not provide a guarantee that it is as potent as advertised. For example, if the label indicates, "active 10", the number is borrowed from the UMF rating system but because the honey is not regulated by the Active Manuka Honey Association, that particular brand cannot legally use the UMF trademark. Therefore, it is unknown if the honey was laboratory tested for its antibacterial potency.

To be certain of the potency, a jar of Manuka Honey should indicate the UMF trademark and a number of 10 or higher (i.e. UMF 16). It's also important to know that in the U.S., the FDA does not regard honey of any kind as being active. If the label of a jar of Manuka Honey says, "active" it is in violation of FDA regulations.

Honeymark is an importer of Manuka Honey and a manufacturer of natural Manuka Honey skin care products. Honeymark brand Manuka Honey meets the following standards:

1. Regulated by the Active Manuka Honey Association in New Zealand;
2. Laboratory tested for its antibacterial potency;
3. Certified UMF 16+ active, medical-grade;
4. 100% pure, raw and unprocessed;
5. Bottled and labeled in New Zealand.

For more information or to purchase Honeymark brand Manuka Honey, call 1-866-427-7329 or visit www.HoneymarkProducts.com.

Don't Be Fooled by Cheap Manuka Honey

As this unique type of medical honey from New Zealand becomes more popular, knock offs continue to confuse consumers.

Most people are familiar with honey's ability to heal. In the old days, doctors used honey to treat wounds when other dressings weren't available and grandmothers have been healing sore throats with honey for ages. Honey derived from the Manuka plant, indigenous to New Zealand, seems to have far more healing properties than other types of honey. Manuka Honey has become a hot commodity as a result of medical reports proving its impressive healing qualities. It now being used to successfully treat stomach ulcers, acid reflux disease, irritable bowl syndrome, cold and flu symptoms, acne, eczema, bacterial and fungal infections, etc.

Manuka Honey's curative properties are due in part to it's antibacterial activity. Since Manuka Honey contains antibacterial compounds not found in other types of honey, it commands a higher price. This has consumers scouring the Internet in search of the best price for Manuka Honey. There are some retailers that sell inexpensive Manuka Honey. However, the quality of this honey is not what people have come to expect from Manuka Honey. The antibacterial potency can vary depending on the floral nectar component. This could make the difference between medical-grade honey and ordinary honey. It could also mean the difference between premium and cheap Manuka Honey.

There are a few infallible ways of determining if Manuka Honey is of medical-grade quality. At this particular time, Manuka Honey is produced only in New Zealand. Premium Manuka Honey should have a rating on the label that indicates its antibacterial potency. For example, UMF 16 is most desirable for medicinal use. Manuka Honey that is less potent may not be effective in treating medical conditions and Manuka Honey that is more potent may cause a burning sensation.

The UMF trademark indicates that the supplier is regulated and is required to perform laboratory tests on the honey to measure its antibacterial potency. There should also be a license number listed somewhere on the label. When the label merely lists a number without the letters "UMF" or just refers to it as "active", there is no assurance that it is truly medical-grade. In fact, in the U.S., the FDA does not regard honey of any kind as being active. Therefore, FDA regulations bar suppliers from referring to honey as being an active ingredient. Suppliers that indicate honey as being active on the label are in violation of FDA regulations.

In the near future, a new rating system may become standardized in the Manuka Honey industry. The Molan Gold Standard may soon replace the UMF rating system. These two standards are the only ones that should be trusted. If a jar of Manuka Honey does not say UMF or Molan Gold Standard on the label, you have no way of knowing if a laboratory test was performed to measure its antibacterial potency. Manuka Honey without these indicators are usually less expensive, as well as less effective. Don't be fooled by low cost Manuka Honey. It does not work the same as premium Manuka Honey.

"Choosing the right grade of Manuka Honey is crucial," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International. "Otherwise, the Manuka Honey you purchase might have no more healing properties than the ordinary honey you can find in your local supermarket. As always, you get what you pay for." Honeymark is the largest importer of Manuka Honey in the U.S. and a manufacturer of Manuka Honey products.

For more information or to purchase high-quality Manuka Honey and Manuka Honey products, call 1-866-427-7329 or visit www.HoneymarkProducts.com.

Doctors Find the Health Benefits of Manuka Honey to be Buzz Worthy

Medical professionals have discovered that a particular type of honey from New Zealand contains special healing properties that make it effective in treating many different types of symptoms.


Since the dawn of time, honey has been used for medical purposes. Honey is an ideal natural medicine, mostly because of its antibacterial properties. In the mid 1940s when antibiotics were invented, doctors assumed they were a better treatment option than honey. Even today, most western doctors are trained to believe in pharmaceuticals, not natural alternatives. However, with the dilemma of infections caused by antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria, the medical community is desperate for other solutions.

In addition to antibiotic resistance and an array of negative side effects, antibiotics have another downside. Antibiotics are indiscriminate killers, destroying as much bacteria in the body as they can. This removes the good bacteria along with the bad. The body contains intestinal flora that is necessary for normal functioning. Honey offers a better solution by destroying only the harmful, infectious bacteria and leaving good bacteria.

There are many different types of honey. Before you go digging through your food cabinet, it's important to know that some honeys have more healing properties than others. This is predicated on the floral nectar used by the bees that produced it. Manuka Honey from New Zealand has been found to have a significantly higher level of antibacterial activity than any other type of honey.

Even Manuka Honey should be chosen wisely. Only medical-grade Manuka Honey should be used for medicinal purposes. In the U.S., the nutritional supplements industry is not regulated by the FDA the way pharmaceuticals are. For example, you can go to a health food store to purchase a bottle of vitamins without knowing that they are only 10% potent. The same goes for honey. Unfortunately, the FDA onlhy regards honey as a food item, not a medicinal item. Therefore, there is no regulatory standards to measure the antibacterial potency of honey in the U.S.

However, in New Zealand where Manuka Honey comes from, a rating system exists. Manuka Honey with a UMF rating between 10 and 16 is ideal for medicinal use. Less than UMF 10 is not potent enough and more than UMF 16 is too potent and usually overpriced. A medium range is most desirable. Using Manuka Honey without an active UMF rating is not recommended.

When using an active, medical-grade Manuka Honey, it is possible to effectively treat conditions such as sore throats, strep throat, stomach ulcers, cold and flu symptoms, acid reflux disease, heartburn, irritable bowel syndrome, gastritis, etc. Manuka Honey can also be used topically on the skin to treat infected wounds, acne, ringworm, cold sores, pressure sores, skin ulcers, MRSA, etc.

For more information or to purchase Manuka Honey and other Manuka Honey products, call 1-866-427-7329 or visit www.HoneymarkProducts.com.