Health Benefits of New Zealand Manuka Honey

For thousands of years honey has been used for its’ medicinal properties. The Greeks, Egyptians, and other cultures used honey as a medicine throughout history.

Our bees produce a lot of propolis in the hives as a natural defence mechanism against invaders and disease. Propolis is a substance made by the bees that provides natural protection against harmful bacteria, viruses and fungi. Propolis is the natural resin from the trees and the bees collect to use around the beehive, and we believe our bees collect very quality propolis.

There are many compounds in propolis identified, such as flavonoids. Theses are well known to have anti-oxidant, anti-fungal antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties. Other properties of propolis that will help enhance your health that it is unique in that it will kill both bacteria and viruses.

In recent years, modern science has confirmed honey's place in healing, and explain how it works through the chemical makeup of honey. It is traditionally recognized that honey from some plants is more effective; honey from the Manuka tree is one with special healing qualities.