With its potent antibacterial properties, our Melbourne Manuka Honey is a step above the rest. This creamy and delicious blend offers numerous medicinal benefits for everyday use. We will dive into the top three benefits that aid in healing the body during a cough, cold, or flu.
Anti-viral properties of manuka honey
According to scientific evidence, there is a strong link between Manuka Honey and killing the influenza (flu) virus. Scientists who have studied the antiviral effects of honey have reported strong anti-influenza activity with manuka honey. Led by Professor Ken Watanabe from Nagasaki University in Japan, a team of expert scientists endeavored to discover and study all the amazing benefits of this God-given honey. According to the findings documented in the reports, honey stopped the replication of the flu virus.
"Manuka honey efficiently inhibited influenza virus replication (IC50 = 3.6 ± 1.2 mg/mL; CC50 = 82.3 ± 2.2 mg/mL; selective index = 22.9), which is related to its virucidal effects. In the presence of 3.13 mg/mL manuka honey, the IC50 of zanamivir or oseltamivir was reduced to nearly 1/1000th of their single use." - Ken Watanabe and Team
When the influenza virus was pre-treated with manuka honey before the cells were infected, the virus was nullified and was reported inactive.
“Influenza viruses are a serious threat to human health. Thus, there is an urgent requirement for the development of novel anti-influenza virus drugs,” explained Prof Watanabe.
“Natural honey has been reported to exhibit antiviral activities against rubella virus and varicella-zoster virus and is used to treat recurrent herpes simplex lesions.”
Further reporting in Professor Watanabe's documentation strongly suggested the interaction between anti-viral medicines and the effects of honey.
Active manuka honey may be vital in the fight against antibiotic resistance
New research published in the journal - Frontiers in Microbiology has shown that antibiotics and manuka honey work synergistically to eradicate bacteria. This conclusion was drawn from research conducted over three institutes in New Zealand and Australia. It showed that the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) can be destroyed more effectively when antibiotics, such as Rifampicin and Oxacillin, are combined with medicinal manuka honey.
Professor Liz Harry explained the research was a very necessary task "to address the urgent problem of antibiotic resistance". There is a serious battle against increasing antibiotic resistance in Australia and around the world, and manuka honey could be the new secret weapon.
“It doesn’t matter what antibiotics are used, bugs will always become resistant to it,” Professor Harry told SBS News.
“Honey has multiple antibiotic components in it."
“It doesn’t allow bacteria to rescue themselves or have a chance of surviving.”
“We demonstrate increased sensitivity to both antibiotics and manuka-type honeys when they are used in combination, even when strains are clinically resistant to a particular antibiotic,” reported Professor Harry.
Manuka Honey for Colds
The common winter cold and influenza are both caused by viruses. Scientific, research-based evidence supports the notion that Manuka honey can not only kill the virus but stop it from spreading throughout your system. In addition, when a viral infection takes your immune system down, the bacteria which was living in your body being managed by your immune system will wreak havoc in your system if left untreated. These are referred to as 'opportunistic secondary bacterial infections'. These types of infections can take root in the upper and lower respiratory tracts as well as in your lungs.
Eating Manuka honey regularly is a great way to help protect you from the cold and influenza by creating an inhospitable environment in your throat, mouth, and lower respiratory system for invading viruses, as well as the bacteria that can cause secondary infection.
Ways to Use Manuka Honey During Cold & Flu Season
Rare New Zealand Manuka Honey is one of the finest, purest and potent honeys available on the market. It's so easy to fit into your daily wellness schedule. Kids and adults love the taste, and it's almost guaranteed to help get you back to feeling better in no time.
Here are some ways to take your Manuka honey.
Preventative Measures:
The cold and flu season for 2024 has been brutal in Australia. Many families are still trying to beat the virus and secondary infections. Buy a bottle of our Rare New Zealand Manuka Honey today and relieve nagging symptoms caused by this year's cold and flu. Head into spring feeling your true self. If you have any questions about our selection, please contact us and we'll be sure to help you out!
This Rare New Zealand Manuka Honey will also be available for sale at shed D 100 - 101 in the Queen Victoria Markets on
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 7:30am to 3:00pm
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