Honey has been used as a natural wound healer for many years. However, recent discoveries have concluded that one particular kind of honey, indigenous to New Zealand, contains plant-derived healing properties that sets it apart from other types of honey. Manuka Honey’s greatest asset is its antibacterial properties. Most traditional forms of medicine used for clearing infections can be damaging to skin tissue. However, Manuka Honey has been found to have no known side effects.

In addition to being an excellent source for healing infection, Manuka Honey also helps to prevent scarring. During the healing process, a wound will form a scab in an effort to prevent further blood loss. The problem is that newly forming skin can only grow below the scab. This creates a deformity as the new tissue is not even with the rest of the skin. However, the moist healing environment created by Manuka Honey helps to lift the scab, therefore, allowing for the regeneration of new skin to grow flush with the surface of the wound.

In some more serious wounds, patients notice that the wound begins to smell bad. Wounds most commonly associated with malodor include exudating wounds, chronic pressure ulcers, venous leg ulcers, diabetic/neuropathic ulcers, fungating, cancerous or malignant lesions and wounds with necrotic tissue. Wound odor is mostly due to the degradation of tissue or bacteria that release compounds and fatty acids. When a Manuka Honeyy-based dressing is used, the bacteria feed of the sugars in the honey and give off better smelling gases, therefore minimizing or eliminating malodor.

Manuka Honey also has powerful anti-inflammatory properties that help to relieve pain associated with wounds. Once Manuka Honey is applied to a wound, tissue inflammation and swelling is immediately reduced. Since pain is never considered a desirable experience, this could possibly be one of Manuka Honey’s more favorable qualities.

Perhaps the element that has brought Manuka Honey into the spot light as of late is its ability to destroy antibiotic-resistant bacteria such as MRSA and VRE. With the widespread concern of Staph infections and the lack of treatment alternatives, Manuka Honey has come through like a ray of hope, effectively healing such conditions where antibiotics have failed. News headlines around the world have described Manuka Honey’s ability to go toe-to-toe with this deadly infection. The best way to describe it is that, by osmosis, Manuka Honey draws moisture out of the bacterial cells, making it impossible for them to stay alive. This is why no bacteria has ever been able to develop a resistance to Manuka Honey, and never will.

Below is a brief recapitulation of Manuka Honey’s wound healing benefits:

* Antibacterial properties rapidly clear infection
* Causes scabs to lift, avoiding scar formation
* Eliminates malodor in more serious wounds
* Kills antibiotic-resistant bacteria, such as MRSA
* Heals wounds quickly
* Repairs damaged skin and regenerates new skin growth
* Anti-inflammatory properties reduce pain
* No negative side effects

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The medical industry has been turned upside down with the onslaught of cases involving antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria. Due to the microorganisms’ ability to mutate and become resistant to elements that are attempting to destroy them, medical professionals have been searching for an alternative solution to treat Staph infections and other hard-to-kill bacteria. Their prays were answered when a manufacturer of advanced wound care products hired BioScreen Laboratories to do some third-party product testing on their products in order to confirm their effectiveness in destroying this life-threatening bacteria.

Honeymark International is a skin care manufacturer that has found a niche in developing products containing Active Manuka Honey which is a particular type of honey that has been found to have extremely powerful antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. Honeymark hired BioScreen to perform tests to determine the effectiveness of their product in destroying MRSA. The result of the testing indicated that Honeymark’s Manuka Honey product does have antimicrobial activity against MRSA.

This is ground breaking news considering that there are very few options to treat wounds infected with MRSA. Manuka Honey kills bacteria in a different manner in which antibiotics do. Manuka Honey draws water out of bacteria, making it impossible for the bacteria to survive. Manuka Honey creates an acidic and sugary environment within the wound bed that bacteria cannot withstand. To date, there has been no bacteria that has been able to develop a resistance to Manuka Honey.

Honeymark’s First Aid Antiseptic Lotion can be purchased on their website and soon at retailers across the country. The company also plans on releasing similar products in the form of an Antiseptic Spray and an Sanitizing Hand Gel later this year. “We’ve been achieving great results with our wound product in healing Staph infections,” says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International. “There are currently no over-the-counter products that are as capable of healing seriously infected wounds. The antibacterial properties of Manuka Honey have far superseded those of any other OTC product on the market.”

Pain Relief Cream: Unlike many other healing substances, Manuka Honey has the ability to diffuse deep into the depths of skin tissue getting to affected areas. In addition, Manuka Honey has anti-inflammatory properties that are effective in relieving pain. This product is for arthritis and other types of muscle or joint pain. In addition to Manuka Honey, it also contains other pain relieving ingredients such as menthol, Emu oil and almond oil.

First Aid Antiseptic Lotion: Wound care is Manuka Honey’s main claim to fame. Bacteria feed off of the damaged tissue in a wound, infecting it and making it difficult to heal. It has been reported that there are no types of bacteria that can survive if Manuka Honey is present. This is because Manuka Honey is extremely acidic and has a high concentration of sugar. Bacteria cannot survive in this type of environment. Manuka Honey also has the ability to draw water out of bacteria, making it impossible for the bacteria to survive. Manuka Honey is so effective in destroying bacteria that it is even effective in treating Staph infections and killing the superbugs associated with MRSA. Other advantages of using a wound dressing containing Manuka Honey is that it creates a moist barrier around the wound that lifts scabs off the surface of the skin, eliminating the possibility of scaring while the anti-inflammatory properties of Manuka Honey eliminates pain. In more serious wounds, Manuka Honey has even been known to eliminate malodor. It is believed that the microorganisms present in the wound give off better smelling gases after feeding on the Manuka Honey. Honeymark’s First Aid Antiseptic Lotion also contains benzalkonium chloride which is an FDA approved antiseptic.

Anti-Fungal Solutions: As indicated above, Manuka Honey has natural antifungal properties that make this product effective in treating ringworm and other fungal conditions such as athlete’s foot, jock itch and nail fungus. In addition to the Manuka Honey, this product also contains tolnaftate which is also effective in treating fungal conditions.

“In addition to our line of health care products, Honeymark plans to introduce a cosmetic line later this year,” says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International. “Our cosmetic line will include a shampoo, conditioner, moisturizer and an Anti-Aging Serum, all containing Manuka Honey.”

Honey derived from the Leptospermum plant is now believed to have healing properties that far supercede the healing qualities of other types of honey and in some cases, even antibiotics. Manuka Honey has specific curative powers and contains extremely potent antibacterial properties. Honey helps to keep a wound moist, which makes the wound heal faster. However, a moist environment also promotes bacterial growth which is why only Manuka Honey should be used for wound care. Standard honey is only slightly antibacterial. The high sugar content in honey binds to the water molecules, denying bacteria the moisture that they require to grow.

The main antibacterial component in honey is hydrogen peroxide which is produced by the enzyme, glucose oxidase. Bees add this enzyme when making the honey from the nectar of flowers. In standard honey not produced from Leptospermum, the antibacterial effect of hydrogen peroxide is limited by the fact that the body has an enzyme which breaks it down rapidly. Manuka Honey is stable and does not lose its effectiveness when diluted by wound fluids.

In addition to hydrogen peroxide, there is an additional antibacterial property found in Manuka Honey that has become known as the Unique Manuka Factor or UMF. This additional antibacterial component is not broken down the way hydrogen peroxide is which makes it more effective in destroying bacteria. Additionally, UMF is able to penetrate deep into the depths of skin tissue making it possible to reach deep-seated infections. Manuka Honey also stimulates white blood cells, quickens the healing process and reduces scarring while its natural anti-inflammatory properties helps reduce pain.

Manuka Honey is now being considered an extremely important factor in the fight against antibiotic-resistant organisms. Even when diluted, Manuka Honey is still capable of inhibiting the growth of drug-resistant staph aureus. This gives Manuka Honey a competitive edge over conventional antibiotics.

“Manuka Honey can eradicate E. coli, Salmonella, VRE, Helicobacter pylori and even kill antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria including the hospital-associated superbug, MRSA,” says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International, a manufacturer of health care products that utilizes Manuka Honey as main ingredient. “In addition to having strong antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, Manuka Honey has been found to have no known side effects, making it an amazing natural resource.”

There are many reports showing that honey is successful in the treatment of wounds, burns, skin ulcers, boils, infections, etc. Scientists have now discovered that a particular type of honey called Manuka Honey has even greater healing properties because of its enhanced antibacterial potency.

Researchers have found that honey’s healing qualities are due primarily to a natural hydrogen peroxide antibacterial property. Bees gather nectar from flowers and take it back to their hive where they add an enzyme called glucose oxidase. When honey comes into contact with moisture in the body, the enzyme slowly releases the hydrogen peroxide at sufficient levels to kill bacteria but not damage tissue.

Manuka Honey is different because it contains an additional non-peroxide antibacterial activity. This special non-peroxide antibacterial activity is called UMF which is an acronym for Unique Manuka Factor. The antibacterial properties in regular honey is destroyed by heat, light or when diluted. Manuka Honey is stable and doesn’t lose it’s potency or effectiveness under those conditions which makes it ideal to use as a healing agent.

The antibacterial properties that exist in Manuka Honey have been found to be effective against a wide range of bacteria such as helicobacter pylori (a bacteria that causes most stomach ulcers), staphylococcus aureus (Staph infections and MRSA), escherichia coli (the most common cause of infected wounds) and streptococcus pyogenes (causes sore throats). The antibacterial properties in regular honey is not capable of destroying these types of bacteria the way UMF Manuka Honey is.

Studies have found that Manuka Honey an extremely effective treatment for wound care by assisting the healing of skin ulcers, diabetic ulcers, infected wounds, burns, boils, cracked skin, pressure sores, MRSA, eczema, dermatitis, etc. A manufacturer of Manuka Honey products called Honeymark International has developed a First Aid Antiseptic Lotion that contains Active Manuka Honey with a UMF rating of 10+ that is an excellent dressing for these types of conditions.

“The antibacterial property found in Manuka Honey is a phytochemical property which means that it is a floral derived property coming from the nectar of the flowers that grow on the Manuka bush, which is indigenous to New Zealand,” says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International. “It’s Manuka Honey that has been found to have more healing properties than other types of honey and even antibiotics.”

Scientists now believe that the two antibacterial components found in Manuka Honey (hydrogen peroxide and UMF) have a synergistic action and that their combined effect is greater than the sum of the parts. To date there has been no bacteria that has been found to be resistant to Manuka Honey. This fact is of growing interest within the medical community as Manuka Honey is rapidly gaining its well-deserved recognition as a medical resource.

The antibacterial property in UMF is very stable and not easily destroyed. It is resistant to heat and more resistant to being broken down by the catalase effect of body fluids than the hydrogen peroxide activity. Most people think that putting honey in their tea can help a sore throat but what they don’t know is that the temperature of the tea diminishes the healing ability of the honey. This is not the case with Manuka Honey.

Manuka Honey can also diffuse deep into depths of skin tissues, so that it can reach deep-seated infections.
The antibacterial properties in Manuka Honey can penetrate flesh much more deeply than the hydrogen peroxide property. Because of the anti-inflammatory properties that are also found in Manuka Honey, it has been helpful in reducing pain in wounds and even joint, muscle and arthritis pain. “The fact that it can diffuse deep into the depth of the skin make it idea for treating pain,” says Buonanotte. “This is why we have developed our Pain Relief Cream with Manuka Honey.”

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Manuka Honey not only clears infection and helps tissue healing process but it has also been found in clinical studies to reduce inflammation and scarring. Its healing properties appear to be due to the presence of the enzyme glucose oxidase, which produces hydrogen peroxide (a known antiseptic) in a slow-release manner. Manuka Honey’s high sugar concentration inhibits bacterial growth.

Manuka Honey has an additional antibacterial component in it that other types of honey do now have. This antibacterial component has become known as the Unique Manuka Factor (UMF). The number of the UMF rating is equivalent to the percentage of a standard antiseptic. For example, Manuka Honey with a UMF rating of 10+ is about the equivalent to a 10% solution of a standard antiseptic. Scientists report that Manuka Honey with a UMF rating of less than 10+ does not have any medicinal value.

Scientists have discovered that Manuka Honey has an 85% success rate for the treatment of infected postoperative Caesarean sections and hysterectomy wounds, compared to conventional treatments which had only a 50% success rate for routine treatments.

Because of its amazing healing properties, Manuka Honey is now being used as a main ingredient in health care products. Honeymark International is one manufacturer that is utilizing Manuka Honey as a healing agent. “Manuka Honey is so powerful that it is actually destroying antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria such as MRSA,” says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International. “Our First Aid Antiseptic Lotion with Manuka Honey has been successful in healing staph infections where nothing else worked.” Honeymark also has other Manuka Honey-based products that are effective in treating dermatitis, fungal conditions and pain.

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If bacteria multiply enough to form a slimy mass or bio-film, they are much less sensitive to antibiotics and antiseptics. Doctors treating infected wounds need to remove this bio-film so that they can prevent the spread of bacteria. Bio-films prevent healing in wounds and may lead to chronic ulcers.

Laboratory studies indicate that wounds treated with a special type of honey known as “Manuka Honey” are able to heal more rapidly and the bio-film is disrupted. This suggests that Manuka Honey could be a viable solution to treating infected wounds, more so than antibiotics. With the increase in MRSA cases and other hospital infections from antibiotic-resistant bacteria, doctors need more effective treatments.

A company called Honeymark International has developed an over-the-counter wound dressing containing Manuka Honey that is effective against tough bio-films and bacteria. This First Aid Antiseptic Lotion with Manuka Honey is effective in treating staph infections and other hard to heal wounds. It’s also effective in treating burns and skin ulcers. “The reason why Manuka Honey is more effective in destroying bacteria is because Manuka Honey has the ability to draw water out of the bacteria, making it impossible for the bacteria to survive,” says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International. “As a result Manuka Honey is the most important ingredient to consider for wound care products as nothing else has proven to be as effective.”

Recent studies show an increase in bacterial infections that are resistant to antibiotics. In order to combat these new strains, medical professionals are resorting to the use of Manuka Honey as a viable alternative to traditional forms of medicine. Used for medical purposes thousands of years ago, the antibacterial and antimicrobial properties of honey have been rediscovered by the medical profession where conventional drugs have been found ineffective. In addition to having antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, Manuka Honey has been known to have anti-fungal properties and anti-inflammatory properties as well, making it an extremely valuable resource.

Not all honey is the same as Dioscorides and Aristotle discovered thousands of years ago. In the wake of all the reported staph infections, scientists have been researching the antimicrobial properties of Manuka Honey against MRSA which is a bacteria that is resistant to antibiotics. Even though regular honey contains some level of antibacterial activity, only Manuka Honey is powerful enough to destroy antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria such as MRSA. Manuka Honey comes from the hives of honeybees that gather nectar from the flowers of the manuka bush (Leptospermum scoparium) which grows wild throughout New Zealand. Manuka Honey has been tested for antibacterial activity and contains a property found only in honey made from the Leptospermum plants. This property is called the “unique manuka factor” (UMF) which produces a more potent antibacterial action. This property also makes Manuka Honey more stable and active in all situations, unlike other types of honey which loses its effectiveness under certain conditions, such as being exposed to heat or light.

Manuka Honey has been used successfully in wound dressings and is now being used by a company called Honeymark as a main ingredient in their health care products. Honeymark has recently hired BioScreen, a laboratory in California to conduct third-part product testing to certify their products’ effectiveness in destroying MRSA. “As a wound dressing, Active UMF Manuka Honey reduces inflammation, swelling and pain quickly,” says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International. “This healing occurs much faster in conditions where standard antibiotic and antiseptic treatment was not working. In addition to quickening the healing process, another benefit of using Manuka Honey on wounds is that it doesn’t cause tissue damage or scaring as other antiseptics do.”

There are many reports of Staph infections being completely inhibited by Manuka Honey. Manuka Honey is also an antioxidant, containing flavanoids with anti-carcinogenic properties. It’s important to note that these properties do not exist in other types of honey. Honeymark uses Active Manuka Honey with a UMF rating of 10+ to ensure its effectiveness, says Buonanotte.

In addition to being extremely effective in treating infected wounds, Manuka Honey has also been used for other health conditions such as ring worm, athlete’s foot, burns, arthritis, eczema and other forms of dermatitis.

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Honey is finally gaining its well-deserved recognition as recent studies display its amazing healing properties. The general public is beginning to recognize that honey is very good for our bodies, both internally and externally. Honey has been used for medical purposes in India, Egypt, Greece and Africa for thousands of years. However, a specific type of honey known as “Manuka Honey” (indigenous to New Zealand) is quickly gaining popularity as the ideal type of honey to use as an ingredient in various medical products because of its strong antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties.

For the past two decades, researchers at the University of Waikato have been discovering that Manuka Honey is a superior form of treatment for infected wound. Manuka honey is made by bees that gather nectar from the flowers that grow on the manuka bush (also known as Leptospermum scoparium) which grows throughout New Zealand.

The clinical observations of the trial studies revealed that infection is rapidly cleared, inflammation, swelling and pain are quickly reduced and healing occurs rapidly with minimal scarring. The antimicrobial properties of honey prevent microbial growth in the moist healing environment created, and unlike other topical antiseptics, honey causes no tissue damage. Another benefit of using Manuka Honey as a wound dressing is that it prevents the dressing from sticking to the wound, so there is no pain or tissue damage when dressings are changed.

“Honey has antibacterial qualities, due primarily to hydrogen peroxide formed in a slow-release manner by the enzyme, glucose oxidase present,” says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International, a manufacturer of health care products containing Active Manuka Honey as a healing agent. “Manuka Honey is the only honey that is tested for its antibacterial activity because it contains an additional antibacterial component found only in honey produced from Leptospermum plants. This additional antibacterial component has become known as the “Unique Manuka Factor” or UMF.” There is also evidence that the two antibacterial components have a synergistic action.

Manuka Honey is considered to be the most valuable medicinal honey in the world. As a result, manufacturers are now utilizing this natural resource as a main ingredient in health care products. Such products include wound care lotions, pain relief creams, eczema products, anti-fungal solutions, etc.

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Honey has been used for medical purposes in cultures around the world for many years to treat a wide variety of health symptoms such as eczema, psoriasis, infected wounds, ringworm, arthritis, athlete’s foot, burns, poison ivy, etc. Honey’s medicinal benefits are primarily due to its antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. Scientists have found that bacteria and other microorganisms cannot grow or reproduce in honey because of the acid that exists. In addition, honey does not provide the water and oxygen needed to support bacterial growth.

Honey also contains an enzyme called glucose oxidase. When combined with water and oxygen, glucose oxidase forms gluconic acid and hydrogen peroxide which is used by doctors as a disinfectant for wounds. This means that honey can be used as an antiseptic while being far less likely to harm already damaged tissue than ordinary hydrogen peroxide.

Honey applied topically to a wound promotes healing just as well as, or in many cases better than, traditional ointments and dressings. Its antibacterial properties prevent infection and promote the healing process. It also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent, reducing both swelling and pain. Honey has even been known to reduce scarring and malodor. In clinical studies around the world, honey has been shown to be extraordinarily effective in the treatment of wounds, burns, and surgical incisions. Honey also functions as a moisturizer, making it an effective treatment for sunburn as well as a skin softener.

Manuka Honey is a special type of honey that is made from the nectar of the flowers found on the Manuka bush (Leptospermum scoparium) which grows wild throughout New Zealand. In addition to hydrogen peroxide, Manuka Honey also contains an additional antibacterial component which has become known as the Unique Manuka Factor or UMF. This secondary antibacterial component has been found to be more effective in clearing infections than the compounds found in ordinary honey . Honey with a UMF rating of 10 or higher is even effective in destroying the super-bugs associated with antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria such as MRSA and VRE.

“Not all honey is created equal,” says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International, a manufacturer of health care products containing Active Manuka Honey as a healing agent. “The chemical composition of honey depends primarily on the floral source. Honeybees in New Zealand gather nectar from the flowers that grow on the Manuka bush and take this nectar back to their hives where they manufacture this unique type of honey that has amazing healing properties. Active UMF Manuka Honey is the only honey that is rated and tested for its antibacterial and antimicrobial properties which is why we use in it our products.”

Honeymark sells products for eczema, psoriasis, arthritis, wound care, ringworm, athlete’s foot and other health conditions.

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