Research by scientists at the Cardiff Metropolitan
University shows that Manuka honey can be extremely effective
against a particular type of superbug, Streptococcus pyogenes. If
not caught early enough, these bacteria have potential to develop
into the flesh-eating disease necrotizing fasciitis.
Manuka flowers,
which are used by bees to create Manuka honey.
The Welsh study used medical-grade Manuka honey provided by
global natural health and beauty products company Comvita.
Comvita Chief Technical Officer, Dr. Ralf
Schlothauer, says they are very pleased with the study results as
the research provides further proof that medical-grade Manuka honey
is extremely effective in fighting super-bugs.
The exciting thing...is it shows
Comvita's medical-grade Manuka honey not only kills off some of the
bacteria, it also inhibits the formation of the biofilm.
Dr. Ralf Schlothauer
"This study focused on the bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes. When
this infects wounds, it creates a biofilm which is a barrier to
antibiotic effectiveness and also stops the wound from
healing."
"The exciting thing...is it shows Comvita's medical-grade Manuka
honey not only kills off some of the bateria, it also inhibits the
formation of the biofilm."
Dr. Schlothauer says it's important to note only medical-grade
Manuka honey should be used on wounds, not UMF or table honeys.
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