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==The benefits of Manuka Honey are==Manuka honey is made from pollen gathered from produced in New Zealand by bees that pollinate the medicinal Manuka native manuka bush, which is native to New Zealand . Advocates say it treats wound infections and Australiaother conditions. Clinical trials have shown that Manuka honey kills more than 250 strains of bacteria, including the particularly resistant strains such as:

==Special Precautions of Manuka Honey== *MRSA (methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus)Allergic reaction, especially in people who are allergic to bees*MSSA (methicillin sensitive Staphylococcus aureus)Risk of a rise in blood sugar*VRE (vancomycin-resistant enterococci)Possible interaction with certain chemotherapy drugsBoth raw and Manuka Most of the studies on manuka honey contain powerful antiseptic propertieshave been with small numbers of patients. When applied, honey slowly releases hydrogen, which drains fluid away from the wound More studies are needed to decide if it is safe and inhibits the growth effective for various medical conditions.== Healing Power of microorganismsHoney ==Honey has been used since ancient times to treat multiple conditions. It wasn't until the late 19th century that researchers discovered that honey has natural antibacterial qualities.

What sets Manuka Honey protects against damage caused by bacteria. Some honey apart is a uniquealso stimulates production of special cells that can repair tissue damaged by infection. In addition, yethoney has an anti-to-be-discovered ingredient called Unique Manuka Factor (UMF). No scientist has been able to determine the exact component inflammatory action that enhances the antibacterial activity of Manuka honey, but research does confirm its existence to natural antibioticscan quickly reduce pain and inflammation once it is applied.

Medical Manuka But not all honey helps treat wounds — from ulcers to burns — by…is the same. The antibacterial quality of honey depends on the type of honey as well as when and how it's harvested. Some kinds of honey may be 100 times more potent than others.

UMF levels fluctuate between batches: Hydrogen peroxide is a component of honey. It gives most honey its antibiotic quality. But some types of honey, including manuka honey, also have other components with antibacterial qualities. The major antibacterial component in manuka honey is methylglyoxal (MG). MG is a compound found in most types of honey, but usually only in small quantities. In manuka honey, MG comes from the conversion of another compound -- dihydroxyacetone -- that is found in high concentration in the nectar of manuka flowers. MG gives manuka honey its antibacterial power. The higher the UMF concentrationof MG, the darker, thicker and more expensive stronger the antibiotic effect. Honey producers have developed a scale for rating the potency of manuka honey. If using The rating is called UMF, which stands for Unique Manuka Factor. The UMF rating corresponds with the concentration of MG. Not all honey for medicinal purposeslabeled as manuka honey contains significant levels of MG. To be considered potent enough to be therapeutic, look for manuka honey needs a UMF minimum rating of 10 UMF. Honey at or higherabove that level is marketed as "UMF Manuka Honey" or "Active Manuka Honey."==The benefits of Manuka Honey are==*The main medical use for manuka honey is on top of a wound. It is generally used for treating minor wounds and burns.*Preventing and treating cancer*Reducing high cholesterol*Reducing systemic inflammation*Treating diabetes*Treating eye, ear, and sinus infections*Treating gastrointestinal problemsBut the evidence is limited on whether or not manuka honey is effective for these conditions.