…Manuka Honey!

This is a special type of honey which contains very powerful healing properties. It is said to treat a variety of different health conditions, such as acne, eczema and even arthritis.

In fact, active Manuka Honey is even used for medical purposes because of the presence of strong antibacterial and antimicrobial components. One of Manuka Honey’s greatest assets is its ability to destroy MRSA and heal Staph infections. This is not something that the NHS has ignored, with bandages soaked in manuka honey being given to mouth cancer patients at the Christie Hospital in Manchester to reduce their chances of contracting the MRSA superbug and to lessen wound inflammation following surgery.

The honey contains hydrogen peroxide, a substance once used as a wound disinfectant in hospitals – it comes from an enzyme that bees add to nectar. It also contains the enzyme glucose oxidase, which boosts its anti-bacterial properties.

The honey costs up to £12 a jar, and some doctors recommend one teaspoonful before meals for general health and to ease digestive problems. Alternatively, it can be applied neat to the skin to help treat rashes and wounds.