Honey May Be a Natural Way to Beat Bacteria

Manuka honey is considered by many to be some of the finest honey in the world. Manuka honey has been studied in various concentrations and against a variety of bacteria. BA biofilm is a community of single-celled microorganisms that forms on surfaces. Biofilms are characterized by a slime. Mankura honey, even at the weakest level tested of only 3.3%, was still able to slow down biofilm development and prevent bacteria from clustering.

Researchers concluded that in all cases in the lab study, the honey “significantly inhibited bacterial attachment".

As impressive as the clinical trials on Manuka honey appear to be, some medical entities claim the "lack of evidence" that it would be useful in medical settings, as it hasn’t been “proven” in the right settings.

Unlike many drugs, bacteria have not yet developed a resistance to Manuka honey. Manuka honey is the only type of honey approved for use as a "medical device".

Honey’s potential for natural treatment, could be a simple solution that more of the medical world, as well as anyone wanting to apply natural treatments at home, should be paying attention to.

Honey inhibits about 60 species of bacteria, some species of fungi and a number of viruses too. The antioxidant capacity of honey is important in due to a wide range of compounds including phenolics, peptides, organic acids, enzymes and Maillard reaction products.

You may already know that honey is very effective for sore throats and coughs. It forms a protective film over the area, relieving inflammation and irritation. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), honey can even be helpful for genital herpes and cancer.

Burns, cuts and bug bites, have been successfully treated with raw honey for the last few thousand years. Before penicillin came along, it was a go-to remedy for wound healing.

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