Manuka Honey has antimicrobial properties, making it antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral as well as having anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and immune-modulatory properties. These properties make the honey great for digestion, immune function and skin-care. It also contains over 2,000 individual natural compounds, which is 20 times more than some conventional honey.
The name comes from the Maori Language describing honey that has been created by bees who have gathered the pollen from the Teatree. In Australia, this is was referred to as Jellybush Honey.
The best Manuka is traced from the field to the factory and through to the consumer. Beekeepers in Australia have to keep accurate records of the flowers their bees are working, and they have to harvest each crop separately. This means that the honey is kept clean and pure.
