Rediscovering Honey's Healing Power

Honey has been known for its healing properties for many years as far back as the Ancient Greeks and Egyptians. Even up to world war II, honey was being used for its antibacterial properties in treating wounds and a variety of other health conditions. However, with the advent of penicillin and other antibiotic drugs in the 20th century, honey's medicinal qualities have taken less seriously and regarded as merely a home remedy. nnThat way of thinking might be about to change thanks to Honeymark International, a manufacturer of health care products that utilizes a special type of honey in its health care products. Honey made from the flowers that grow on the manuka bush, indigenous to New Zealand, has been found to have antibacterial properties more so than other types of honey and even antibiotics. All types of honey contains a certain amount of hydrogen peroxide produced by an enzyme that bees add to the nectar. Manuka Honey is different in that it has an additional antibacterial component called the Unique Manuka Factor (UMF). This antibacterial component found in Manuka Honey has amazing healing properties that dwarfs the ability of even modern day pharmaceuticals.nnManuka Honey kills bacteria, fungi and protozoa with absolutely no negative side effects. So far Scientists haven't found any infectious organisms that it doesn't work on, including antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria such as MRSA, which is a growing problem for hospitals and communities around the world. Staphylococcus aureas is the most common wound-infecting species of bacteria. Manuka Honey has been tested and proven to completely wipe out MRSA and heal Staph infections in laboratory tests and is now being used in hospitals as an effective treatment. Wound dressings with Manuka Honey have also been used to treat leg ulcers, pressure sores and surgical wounds, particularly for diabetic patients. It has an anti-inflammatory effect as well which helps reduce pain. nnIn addition to capturing a percentage of the 6 billion dollar a year wound care market, Honeymark also has a full range of Manuka Honey products such as creams for eczema, psoriasis, insect bites/stings, burns, pain relief, poison ivy/oak and even an antifungal solution which is effective in treating conditions such as ringworm, athlete's foot, jock itch and nail fungus. "Honeymark is in the process of expanding its line of Manuka Honey products to include cosmetic products such as a moisturizer, anti-aging serum, shampoo and conditioner," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International. "We'll also be introducing antibacterial and antimicrobial products to the market such as a sanitizing hand gel, liquid hand soap and an antibacterial spray which has been tested for its effectiveness in destroying MRSA."nnFor more information or to purchase Manuka Honey products, call 1-866-427-7329 or visit www.HoneymarkProducts.com.nn