Wonder drug manuka honey
Sweet and still healthy: manuka honey
Manuka honey is obtained from the flowers of the Manuka shrub (botanical name: Leptospermum scopqarium), a relative of the tea tree. The plant grows in New Zealand. Therefore, it is not surprising that the Maori have centuries of experience with their use as a remedy. Meanwhile, numerous studies prove the medicinal effect of amber honey with the intense taste.
Varied remedy
The healing properties of honey have been known for a long time. But the manuka honey is the king of the honey varieties, because its healing effect surpasses the other types of sweet elixir by far. Thomas Henle, Professor of Food Chemistry at the TU Dresden, and his team discovered why manuka honey is such a miracle cure: "Manuka honey has been known to have an antibacterial effect for perhaps 30 years. What was actually responsible, you did not know for many years. And we were able to show at the TU Dresden that a compound called methylglyoxal is responsible for this antibacterial activity.
The sugar degradation product MGO can fight bacteria in high doses and is already traded as a natural alternative to antibiotics. In contrast to antibiotics, experts have found that the bacteria do not become resistant to MGO. Incredible! Therefore, a therapy with Manuka honey may even be more useful than with antibiotics.
Manuka honey for colds
Especially proven is the treatment with Manuka honey for colds. And each of us has to fight with them a few times in the course of our lives. When the immune system is weakened, the antibiotic-resistant bacterium Staphylococcus aureus can multiply wonderfully in the body. The culprit is responsible for numerous diseases such as sinusitis, bronchitis and pneumonia. But with Manuka honey, you can fight the stubborn bacteria. In a sweet way.
Manuka honey for gastrointestinal diseases
Even with complaints in the gastrointestinal tract, a therapy with Manuka honey can be very effective, because there can also drive nasty bacteria mischief. Escherichia coli and Helicobacter pylori are particularly popular in the gastrointestinal tract, which cause discomfort very often. With manuka honey, the growth of bacteria can be slowed down.
Manuka honey against mushrooms
Manuka honey is not just a bacteria killer. The sweet remedy also helps fight fungal infestations. Fungal infections such as athlete's foot and lichen can be treated naturally using honey.
Manuka honey for beautiful teeth
Actually, the sugary honey is caries-promoting. Manuka honey is the exception, as it contributes to a healthy oral flora: it eliminates germs and inhibits the formation of dental plaque. Finally, you can nibble unchecked while doing good for the biter.
Ingestion of manuka honey
The applications of manuka honey are based on the area of action. Those who want to strengthen their immune system, can stir the honey in his tea or coffee in the morning, because the active ingredient MGO is heat resistant. For colds you can melt a teaspoon of the honey pure in the mouth three times a day. For diseases of the sinuses you can additionally, before going to bed, rub some honey on the inner nasal walls. In case of sore throat, sweets with manuka honey have proven particularly effective. For diseases of the gastrointestinal tract you should take a teaspoon of honey on an empty stomach. The distance to the meals should be at least one hour. Therefore, you should not take any liquid directly after taking the honey.
MGO content
As with all natural products, the content of active ingredients varies with Manuka honey. Since only from a content of 100 mg MGO can be said to have a healing effect, you should pay attention to the indication of the MGO content when buying the honey. The content of the active ingredient may be up to 500 mg. From 400 mg MGO one speaks of excellent quality.
price
Of course, excellent quality has its price: A glass of the all-rounder can cost up to 80 euros. To try out the miracle weapon against bacteria and fungi, there are also smaller glasses that cost around 10 to 20 euros. To get high-quality product, you should buy the honey best in health food stores or health food.
