The honey used to treat wounds is medical-grade honey. It is specially sterilized and prepared as a dressing. So the jar of Manuka honey in the pantry shouldn’t be part of your first aid kit.

Authentic manuka honey is given a Unique Manuka Factor, or UMF, grade. The grading system was developed by the Unique Manuka Factor Honey Association in New Zealand and is used to confirm the ...

Some studies have found Manuka honey can also help to boost production of the growth factors white blood cells need to fight infection and to heal tissue. Medical grade honey, used by healthcare ...

New Zealanders also grade their Manuka honey by purity and quality on a UMF (Unique Manuka Factor) scale, explains King. The UMF measures the purity, potency, and therapeutic factor of the honey ...

With its potent antibacterial properties, people traditionally use Manuka honey for wound healing, soothing sore throats, preventing tooth decay, and improving digestive issues. Manuka honey is a ...

Manuka honey has become increasingly ... its own voluntary labelling guidelines. In terms of honey being used as a medicine, 'medical grade honey' is licensed around the world for wound care ...

Share on Pinterest Medical-grade manuka honey has antibacterial properties. To treat whiteheads on the nose with manuka honey, a person should follow these steps: wash the face with a gentle soap ...