Manuka Science

Manuka Science

In 1982 a New Zealand Scientist, Dr Peter Molan (University of Waikato, Honey Research Unit), set out to investigate the properties of honey and it’s centuries old reputation as a healing agent.

Professor Molan’s research led him to discover some remarkable properties in honey produced from the flowers of the native New Zealand Manuka tree. These antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties are set to revolutionize how we treat the patients in modern health care practice.

Manuka honey contains plant-derived factors transferred from plant to honey via the nectar the bee’s collect. Scientists around the world are currently working to determine the chemical fractions responsible for the activity in this honey and identify the many potential clinical applications.

Today many medical professionals are using active Manuka honey and seeing responses from patients who have not responded to standard treatment.

Positive findings on honey in wound care have been reported from 33 randomized controlled trials involving a total of 3,289 participants, and 5 clinical trials of other forms involving 97 participants treated with honey. The effectiveness of honey in assisting wound healing has also been demonstrated in 16 trials on a total of 533 wounds on experimental animals. There is also a large amount of evidence in the form of case studies that have been reported. Ten publications have reported on multiple cases, totaling 276 cases. There are also 35 reports of single cases.

P. Molan; International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds, 5(1) 2006

Professor Molan’s research points to the fact that Manuka honey has powerful antibacterial, antiinflammatory and antioxidant properties.

 

Naturally Effective:

  • Antibacterial
  • Promotes healing
  • Reduces malodour

Proven:

  • 33 rct’s
    (3,289 participants)
  • 5 clinical trials
    (97 participants)
  • 10 multiple case studies
    (276 patients)
  • 35 single case studies

P. Molan, November 2008