When looking into holistic and alternative medicine, there tends to be a lot of conflicting beliefs between it and standard medicine/pharmaceuticals. However, in some rare instances, standard FDA regulated medicine and holistic medicine do agree on certain natural substances. This tends to happen when said natural compound is so overwhelmingly and undeniably effective, especially if it is as or more effective than the available standard synthesized treatments - even more so if it carries far less risk for negative side effects. This was the case for Manuka honey.
During the late 1900's it was discovered that Manuka honey was capable of efficiently purging a large array of bacteria, even when diluted. This was abnormal with other honey as they mainly relied on peroxide activity, while Manuka honey had other unique enzymes such as Methylglyoxal at play.
When other researchers caught wind of this discovery, they began researching it against various other microbials such as antibiotic resistant bacteria. These researchers made the profound discovery that not only can Manuka honey kill bacteria and antibiotic resistant bacteria, its multifaceted approach in killing bacteria made it nearly impossible for the bacteria to build a resistance to it.
During this time, there so happened to be a surge of antibiotic resistant bacteria infections such as MRSA. Many doctors were desperate for alternatives as patients with non-healing wounds and infected burns were suffering, and antibiotics weren’t working. Inspired by the recent research on Manuka honey, hospitals began experimenting with Manuka honey infused wound dressings - and the results were remarkable with almost no side effects barring rare allergies!
Due to the strong research backing Manuka honey, the overwhelming evidence of its success in hospitals, and researchers with doctors pushing for its approval, the FDA finally approved Manuka honey for medical use.
Today, many hospitals around the world utilize this uniquely powerful natural substance to treat and better the lives of their patience.
The Earth provides the best medicine, and we believe not much compares to this simple, powerful, and delicious honey!
