Manuka Honey

Yes thanks Esspee

Thanks Espee

Tastes differ NanKate. At some farmer’s markets you can buy a straw of different types to test.
Just remember it is sugar by another name so take it easy.

I am a new convert to honey. I just have a bog standard bottle. Any recommendations for a honey you particularly like?

A similar situation arises with basmati rice. More so-called basmati is on sale than is produced.

Thanks Espee - Every day's a school day ?

lemsip

I put honey on any small cuts/wounds I have, great healing and all antibacterial........., I wouldn't buy Manuka honey....

Lemsip When applied externally the highest Manuka factor honey is very effective. Just not when you swallow it.

As a bit of a tangent to this thread... my Dil (who is a Kiwi), told me that bees naturally dislike the blossom of the manuka bush, and will only go to it if they are kept in 'captivity' with only manukas to go to!

It will work externally Ro60. The point I wished to make is that despite many clinical trials there is no evidence that it does anything once swallowed.

Back in the '70s my Grandmother used to have honey shipped in a huge drum from Australia. She took a jar to someone in hospital whose surgical wound wouldn't heal. The doctors didn't know what else to do so tried it and it worked.
More recently research has been done - particularly at Cardiff University which shows honey can work.
I've never bought Manuka honey and feel it's a bit of a gimmick.

I put honey on any small cuts/wounds I have, great healing and all antibacterial........., I wouldn't buy Manuka honey....

I had a teaspoon of Lifemel honey during chemo and I had no problem with my blood levels. That is even more expensive than Manuka but it shows how wonderful honey is.

Use a good local honey in many winter remedies and think it helps and works. Used it for many things when my children were growing up

I have never bought Manuka honey but I do us

Well I ordered Manuka honey from Sainsburys - £20. For a small jar and found it helped my throat and chest. It also tastes really good.

My DH had H Pylori in his stomach and took Manuka honey UMF 50+ three times a day on an empty stomach for three months. He no longer has H Pylori. He also used it to clear MRSA by putting up his nose for a few weeks before being tested (this was after several positive tests prior to surgery). We use Manuka ointment on cuts etc and our vet uses it to promote healing. It has antiseptic and antibiotic properties and is amazing. Yes, I agree that you must by from a reputable source to ensure you are buying the pure product. The bees can only produce so much honey.

I saw that advert Esspee and thought it was a bit odd.

Thank you for posting this.

Reminds me of that episode of To The Manor Born where they stuck home made labels on shop bought honey and sold it to tourists for a marked up price. Nothing new in this world.