Activon Medical Grade Manuka Honey x 2

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This impressive spread of protective and regenerative properties explains why honey is one of the oldest known medicinal therapies in human history. Most honey is believed to have some bacteria killing properties because it contains chemicals that produce hydrogen peroxide. However, in 1991 a study from the Honey Research Unit in New Zealand showed that when you remove the hydrogen peroxide from a range of honeys, manuka was the only type that kept its ability to kill bacteria. This is due to the presence of a unique ingredient, now identified as methylglyoxal, which has specific antimicrobial properties. Using a dressing will help protect the wound and ensure the Activon Manuka Honey remains in the wound. What doesActivon Medical Grade Manuka Honey contain The number on the front of the pot represents the mg per kg of MGO (Methylglyoxal) and the related strength of Antimicrobial Activity, which is known to kill certain types of bacteria. The greater the number, the stronger the Antimicrobial Activity. The UMF™ and MGO (methylglyoxal) grade refers to the concentration of compounds found only in manuka honey and works on a spectrum. The higher the concentration, the higher the grade.

But what else do you need to look for when buying the best honey for medical use? 1: The highest UMF™ and MGO gradingMedical grade honey contains more antibacterial and antioxidant properties than other honeys. The chemical composition of honey varies between the types, so some are better suited to medical use than others. What is the best medical grade honey for wounds?

Alternatively, enter the land of milk and honey by drizzling runny honey over cheese – its good with tangy blue cheese , goat’s cheese and aged cheeses such as Parmesan and Pecorino.Antioxidant properties and antimicrobial activity of manuka honey versus Polish honeys . National Library of Medicine. It’s key to understand what the good stuff in honey actually is, how to identify it and how to use it, for the best chance at success. It’s important to say that if you have a wound that’s a bit stubborn and doesn’t appear to be healing, be sure to consult your doctor or a medical professional — ask them if honey is an appropriate treatment in your case. If you experience any sort of reaction to the honey, discontinue its use.

An alternative method is to apply the manuka honey directly to the dressing — this may help to cut down on any mess. When the dressing is saturated with the drainage from the wound, you should replace it. Over time, these dressing changes will become less frequent. Twist off the tube cap and apply directly to the wound. If the wound starts to ooze, dress it with an absorbent bandage or dressing after applying Activon Manuka Honey. Apoptotic activity: Apoptosis refers to the programming of cells to die when they become harmful or unhelpful to the body. A characteristic of cancer cells is issues with this, and treatments often look to boost it. The labelling on jars has, however, caused some confusion. As well as the UMF rating, some jars display MGO, (methylglyoxal) which equates to the same sort of measurement, while others show NPA or TA. The NPA (non-peroxide activity) rating is similarly founded on the level of methyglyoxal the honey contains once the hydrogen peroxide has been removed. TA is instead the total activity, so this includes the hydrogen peroxide, which is present in normal honey. At the same time, some jars can be found with ‘Activity’ or ‘Active’ next to numbers, while some just have numbers alone with no explanation as to their justification. However there can be no doubt it does come with some health benefits. Honey has been used for healing for at least 8,000 years . Its antimicrobial and antioxidant properties are best found in honey that hasn’t been heated too much (such as raw honeys).

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When searching for the right Manuka honey product for you, it’s inevitable that you will come across the terms monofloral Manuka honey and multifloral Manuka honey. As the name suggests, monofloral means that the honey comes from bees that have predominantly collected nectar from the Manuka bush. There is vigorous testing surrounding this bold claim, and two of the four chemical manuka markers in the final honey product must meet a higher level than those in multifloral honey. MGO is related to the strength of the Manuka Honey. The strength of Manuka Doctor honey is measured using the MGO grading system from 30 MGO to 1000 MGO. Scientists generally agree that MGO is the best way to establish a honey’s antimicrobial (bacteria killing) strength. UMF™ vs. MGO vs. K-Factor vs. Bio-active vs. MGS vs. NPA: confused about manuka honey? New Zealand Honey Co.