Manuka honey is becoming a popular alternative to prescription medication for healing stomach ulcers, wounds and a variety of other conditions. This particular type of honey has excellent antibacterial qualities. Doctors and naturalists alike agree on the super healing powers real manuka honey possesses.

The Waikato University in New Zealand is the only group that has performed any studies about the qualities of this particular honey. Some doctors readily accept that honey has been used for more than 5000 years, and it works, so they would rather not waste precious time and money researching something that has been proven time and again.

Real manuka honey is exclusive to the New Zealand region and costs significantly more than the average supermarket style of honey. This special honey is made from bees that feed off a manuka plant's flowers or what is more commonly called the tea tree. Tea tree oil is another common antiseptic that is derived from this awesome plant.

Manuka honey is packaged with a UMF or  unique manuka factor label. This lets a consumer know what kind of antibacterial properties a particular jar of honey contains. A UMF of at least 10 is ideal for medical use honey. The higher the UMF the stronger the antibacterial properties will be. An idyllic UMF rating is between 10 and 18. Some people may experience sensitivities to the higher UMF levels.

This natural remedy can successfully treat a number of internal and external bacterial infections including the common staph infection. This type of infection is becoming harder to treat as it slowly develops a resistance to typical antibiotics. Doctors have been able to treat the dreaded MRSA strain with this honey.

Manuka honey is a must have staple for any first aid kit. The honey can be applied topically to wounds or taken orally to provide internal healing. It is much darker than normal store bought honey and has a richer flavor. It can be used as a sweetener for a variety of drinks and products while providing extraordinary health benefits.  Don't miss out on this unique alternative medicine called manuka honey.

Lory Sanchez