Active Manuka Honey is New Zealand's most special honey. The native Maori people of New Zealand used the Manuka plant for making many medicines that they claimed had great benefits for the human body. Research  has now proven that some Manuka Honey does indeed have special properties and people now consume Active Manuka Honey with the hope of gaining health benefits indentified in recent research. Each batch of Manuka  Honey must be tested at an approved laboratory to identify the non-peroxide activity level. Reseach has shown that activity level of Manuka Honey needs to exceed 10 before any significant health benefits can be reaped. The higher the level of activity, the greater potential health benefit.

 Nutritional Benefits :-

- Honey, a rich source of carbohydrates, provides a quick source of energy
- New studies found that honey may help in absorption of calcium
- Honey has an effective antimicrobial properties, which is useful for treating minor burns, scrapes and wounds. Also aids in treatment of sore throat and other bacterial infections
- Research indicates that honey contains numerous amounts of antioxidants that can retard or inhibit oxidation and/or neutralize the effects of damaging free radicals
- Honey can enhance the growth and acid production of human Bifidobacterium ssp that is considered important to the health of gastrointestinal tract
- Honey can serve as an effective carbohydrate replacement during endurance exercise and also help maintain blood glucose levels and prevent premature fatigue
- External application of honey may relief arthritis or gout
- Beneficial against bacteria in digestive disorders caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Helicobacter pylori

Caution:
May trigger allergy or asthma to those who are sensitive to pollen.

Honey should not be given to infants less than 12 months old.

Product of : New Zealand