Abstract
Manuka is a monofloral honey with New Zealand and Australian origins. It takes its name from the L. scoparium or tea-tree (manuka or tea tree) plant, whose flowers rich in pollen and nectar feed the bees during the production of honey. To be labeled as 'New Zeland manuka honey', bees must use at least 70% of the pollen and nectar from manuka. This honey has nutritional properties similar to those of other types of honey even if, containing some active ingredients, it seems to inherit many phytotherapeutic and medicinal characteristics.
Highlights
Honey is a remedy with a several virtues: Emollient, laxative, detoxifying, nourishing and moisturizing
Manuka is a monofloral honey with New Zealand and Australian origins. It takes its name from the L. scoparium or tea-tree plant, whose flowers rich in pollen and nectar feed the bees during the production of honey
The secret of honey is in the mix of sugars, vitamins, essential amino acids, enzymes, mineral salts, growth stimulating factors and essential oils that act as antibiotics and have interesting therapeutic effects
Summary
Honey is a remedy with a several virtues: Emollient, laxative, detoxifying, nourishing and moisturizing. It takes its name from the L. scoparium or tea-tree (manuka or tea tree) plant, whose flowers rich in pollen and nectar feed the bees during the production of honey. There is sufficient evidence that recommends the use of honey in the management of wounds and burns, thanks to the antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of its components [1,2,3,4,5,6,7].
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