Manuka Honey is New Zealand's most famous honey of recent years. 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. People now consume Active Manuka Honey with the hope of gaining health benefits as told in Maori legend.

Manuka  Honey is gathered from the Manuka tree (leptospermum scoparium). The Manuka tree is a native tree that grows to around three meters high, and is common in many parts of New Zealand. Main production areas are in the undeveloped areas of the North and South Islands. The Manuka tree flowers from late September until early January.

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 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