Research

SummerGlow applauds Comvita in their new research

"New research has revealed Manuka Honey could well be gold for our gut" writes Seven Sharp reporter Sacha McNeil

Comvita's chief science officer Jackie Evans said: "We've found a natural compound that's only found in Manuka Honey and this compound appears to inhibit some pathways that are really important for digestive inflammation."

World-first clinical trials are being undertaken on Manuka Honey's impact on digestive health at Otago University in partnership with Comvita.

"Manuka Honey is a really special honey with it's antibacterial activity, anti-inflammatory activity and antioxidant activity.

"We're really excited about this discovery. This compound inhibits a particular enzyme associated with digestive inflammation, gastric ulcer formation, and inflammatory bowel disease, so that's really exciting from a future gut health benefits perspective."

Evans said Manuka Honey could be the answer to relieving indigestion, belching and heartburn rather than turning to pharmaceuticals.

From Seven Sharp 22 November 2023

In 1981 research done at New Zealand's Waikato Honey Research Unit discovered some strains of the New Zealand manuka bush honey contains an extraordinary, naturally present, very stable property not found in any other variety of honey.

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The exciting ground-breaking Manuka Honey Identification Project (2013-2016) has shown Manuka Honey from New Zealand is made up of several compounds that are found only in the honey from New Zealand's native manuka bush (Leptospermum scoparium).
One of the most dominant compounds is Leptosperin
Leptosperin is a good indicator of the "manukaness" of honey
Leptosperin gives consumers a means of knowing which honey is absolutely real genuine manuka honey.

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The special natural property is not found in all manuka honey. This property is is present in the nectar of only some manuka flowers. Special laboratory testing shows which manuka honey has this property.

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UMF is a quality trademark and grading system identifying natural unadulterated manuka honey that has the special unique natural property found only in some strains of manuka honey.
The UMF grading system appraises natural markers found in Manuka Honey, and assures purity and quality.

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Demonstrating the safety of UMF Manuka Honey from New Zealand in a human clinical trial with healthy individuals.

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New Zealand manuka honey is produced by bees collecting nectar from the manuka plant (Leptospermum scoparium) growing in New Zealand.
NZ Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has issued a definition that can be used to authenticate whether or not a particular honey is NZ manuka honey. Under MPI criteria there are two categories of manuka honey:
* Monofloral Manuka Honey. This honey is from the manuka bush (Leptospermum scoparium) growing in New Zealand
* Multifloral Manuka Honey. This honey is a blend containing some manuka honey and honey from other floral sources

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Over 30 years research has revealed genuine Manuka Honey from New Zealand has unique natural qualities not found in any other honey.
Manuka Honey from New Zealand is highly-revered and sought-after for its unique natural attributes.

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* The exciting ground-breaking Manuka Identification Project (2013-2016) has shown each floral type of honey has its own chemical fingerprint and identity ensuring consumers a means of knowing which honey is absolutely real genuine manuka honey.
* New discovery - Leptosperin - a compound present only in manuka honey.
* Leptosperin provides a plausible authentication of genuine manuka honey.
* The UMF grading system appraises natural markers found in Manuka Honey, and assures purity and quality.

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Studies are showing that Antibacterial Manuka Honey Wound Gel provides an optimum germ-free moist wound-healing environment which supports and facilitates the body's natural healing process.

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Text of a paper presented at the First World Wound Healing Congress, 10-13 September 2000, Melbourne, Australia.: The potential for using honey to treat wounds infected with MRSA and VRE. (Allen, K. L.; Hutchinson, G.; Molan, P.C.)

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