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The Dr. Thomas Henle (University of Dresden, Germany), said in the year of 2008 that
"research shows that methylglyoxal is directly responsible for the antibacterial activity of
Manuka Honey".
The samples of 60 types of Manuka honey were tested by Dr. Thomas and his team. The
concentrations of methylglyoxal in this type of honey vary between 189-835 mg/kg of honey.
The minimum bactericidal activity is 100 mg/kg - a representative concentration that you can
also find in chocolate and coffee. A honey with 400 mg of this compound shows a powerful
attribute against bacteria and several types of virus.
Molecules of this substance also showed high activity against streptococcus bacteria.
Staphylococci live on our skin and nose without causing any kind of problem, the only problem
occurs when the immune system is weakened. At that time, they can cause infections on the
skin, and it can be lethal for immunocompromised individuals. Staphylococcus aureus is a
bacterium such, resistant to various antibiotics such as methicillin and is considered
pathogenic. People who take antibiotics too often are susceptible to this kind of problem.
The methylglyoxal is a compound naturally formed from Manuka blossom, which is collected
by bees and transferred to honey, being stable, resistant to light and heat.
All types of honey have some antibacterial quality, thanks to the formation of hydrogen
peroxide; however, it rapidly dissolves in contact with the human body, which does not occur
with methylglyoxal.
In the following table you can see the relationship between methylglyoxal levels and their
benefits:
250+ Useful bactericidal activity for disease prevention and wellness 15+
Manuka Honey is useful as an antibacterial and antiseptic ointment of cuts, dermatitis, burns
and insect bites if you apply it topically. When administered orally, the natural probiotic
properties manifest themselves, their carbohydrates act in the small and large intestines,
stimulate the proliferation of healthy bacteria cleaning toxins. Their carbohydrates prevent
diseases such as ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease and even cancer.
Taking the Manuka Honey daily is an excellent form of treatment. Manuka flower pollen is also
very rich in essential vitamins and minerals to health.
Rickets is a disease caused by lack of vitamin D in the body, which reduces calcium absorption
and the organism's development during childhood: honey can provide nutrients to combat
this.
Stomach ulcers, sore throat pain, acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis,
gastritis.
Take a manuka honey teaspoon 3 to 4 times per day. You can use honey as a sweetener for
your tea, spread it on toast or simply taste it pure. It is recommended to take a Manuka Honey
teaspoon 30 minutes before meals and before bedtime again to treat the diseases mentioned
above. Once your symptoms have reduced or disappeared you can change the dosage.
Eczema, acne, wounds, infection, burns, ringworm and other skin diseases
You can use Manuka Honey topically in the treatment of skin diseases and wounds. The
Manuka Honey should be applied directly to the affected area. Then you can cover it with a
bandage. It can also be used for acne or eczema, but keep in mind that honey is a very sticky
fluid.
Nasal infections
Add a teaspoon of Manuka Honey tea in a cup of warm water. Use an inhaler. Repeat daily
until the symptoms disappear. The popularity of Manuka Honey in wound care is growing
around the world where it is often used when traditional methods fail to heal wounds and
persistent infections. Manuka Honey is effective against bacteria (antibiotic-resistant) such as
MRSA and VRE. It also heals the wounds and eliminates persistent infections. Even if a wound
is not infected Manuka Honey is still the best thing to use.
The Manuka Honey acts on bacterias that are responsible for sore throat and tonsillitis; its
properties neutralize free radicals responsible for the aging of cells. The anti-inflammatory
qualities are efficient since it acts against the pain in the eyes, nose and ears, to sunburn,
ringworm and acne. Remember that it is always recommended to consult a doctor and ask him
about the use of the product.
All medicinal and therapeutic properties previously mentioned are scientifically proven.
Manuka Honey is produced in New Zealand and Australia. The antibacterial activity of Manuka
Honey is known as Original Manuka Factor, which is a way to measure the ability to kill
bacteria and viruses. Scientific research has proved that it is responsible for the active
methylglyoxal (MGO). MGO is a component that appears in plants, animals and humans from
the presence of glucose and is produced to ensure that the cells are healthy. Manuka Honey
contains a special active.
The Professor Dr. Thomas Henle (University of Dresden, Germany), said in 2008 that "research
shows that methylglyoxal is directly responsible for the antibacterial activity of Manuka
Honey".
Samples of 60 types of Manuka honey were tested by Dr. Thomas and his team. The
concentrations of methylglyoxal in this type of honey vary between 189-835 mg/kg of honey.
The minimum bactericidal activity is 100 mg/kg - a symbolic concentration that you can also
find in chocolate and coffee. A honey with 400 mg of this compound shows a powerful
property against bacteria and several types of virus.
Molecules of this substance also showed high activity against streptococcus bacteria.
Staphylococci live on our skin and nose without causing any kind of problem, the only problem
occurs when the immune system is weakened. At that time, they can cause infections on the
skin, and it can be lethal for immunocompromised individuals. Staphylococcus aureus is a
bacterium such, resistant to various antibiotics such as methicillin and is considered
pathogenic. People who take antibiotics too often are susceptible to this kind of problem.
Molecules methylglyoxal demonstrated efficacy against bacteria such as H. pylori (which
causes intestinal ulcers), and E. coli resistant to other drugs. Studies have shown that a
pretreatment with this substance prevented gastric damage in rats which were administered
with caustic harassing mucous membranes of the stomach, causing so-called peptic ulcers -
sores in the lining of the esophagus, the stomach and duodenum.
The methylglyoxal is a compound naturally formed from manuka blossom, which is collected
by bees and transferred to honey, being stable, resistant to light and heat.
All honey has some antibacterial quality, thanks to the formation of hydrogen peroxide;
however, it rapidly dissolves on contact with the human body, which does not occur with
methylglyoxal.
In the following table you can see the relationship of methylglyoxal levels and their benefits:
Methylglyoxal ACTIVE MANUKA HONEY BENEFITS
30 +> Not relevant levels of activity 5+>
100+ Some level of activity, as the general well-being 10+
250+ Useful bactericidal activity for disease prevention and wellness 15+
400+ Active methylglyoxal used in digestive diseases 20+
550+ Higher activity of methylglyoxal used for topical application 25+
Manuka Honey is useful as an antibacterial ointment and antiseptic of cuts, dermatitis, burns
and insect bites if you apply it topically. When administered orally, the natural probiotic
properties manifest themselves, their carbohydrates act in the small and large intestines,
stimulate the proliferation of unhealthy bacteria cleaning toxins, preventing diseases such as
ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease and even cancer.
Taking the Manuka Honey daily is an excellent form of treatment. Manuka flower pollen is also
very rich in essential vitamins and minerals to health and can be consumed in the morning.
Rickets is a disease caused by lack of vitamin D in the body, which reduces calcium absorption
and the organism's development during childhood: honey can provide nutrients to combat
this.
Stomach ulcers, sore throat pain, acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis,
gastritis ... Take a manuka honey teaspoon 3 to 4 times per day. You can use honey as a
sweetener for your tea, spread it on toast or simply taste it pure. It is recommended to take a
Manuka Honey teaspoon 30 minutes before meals and before bedtime again to treat the
diseases mentioned above. When symptoms are reduced, you can take a teaspoon a day for
maintenance. Eczema, acne, wounds, infection, burns, ringworm and other skin diseases... You
can use Manuka Honey topically in the treatment of skin diseases and wounds. The Manuka
Honey should be applied directly to the affected area. Then you can cover it with a bandage. It
can also be used for acne or eczema, but keep in mind that honey is very sticky. Eye infections
or ear Add a teaspoon of Manuka Honey tea in a cup of warm water. Using an eyedropper,
drop the liquid solution in your ear or eye. Repeat the process daily until the symptoms
disappear. Nasal infections Add a teaspoon of Manuka Honey tea in a cup of warm water. Use
an inhaler. Repeat daily until the symptoms disappear. The popularity of Manuka Honey in
wound care is growing around the world where it is often used when traditional methods fail
to heal wounds and persistent infections. Manuka Honey is effective against bacteria
(antibiotic-resistant) such as MRSA and VRE. It also heals the wounds and eliminates persistent
infections. Even if a wound is not infected Manuka Honey is still the best thing to use.
The Manuka Honey acts on bacteria responsible for a sore throat and tonsillitis; its properties
neutralize free radicals responsible for the aging of cells. The anti-inflammatory qualities are
efficient since it acts against the pain in the eyes, nose and ears, to sunburn, ringworm and
acne. Remember that it is always recommended to consult a doctor and ask him about the use
of the product.
Amostras de 60 tipos de mel Manuka foram testadas pelo Prof. Henle e sua
equipe. As concentrações de metilglioxal nesse tipo de mel variam de 189 a
835 mg/kg de mel. O valor mínimo para atividade bactericida é de 100 mg/kg -
concentração simbólica presente também no chocolate e café. Quando possui
quantidades acima de 400 mg, é comprovadamente um poderoso agente
contra bactérias e vírusimunes a antibióticos clássicos.
Cava-cava
O povo Maori, nativo da Nova Zelândia, valoriza muito seus recursos naturais
preciosos; ao contrário de seu país vizinho, a Austrália, eles têm florestas
exuberantes sem tantos animais peçonhentos e perigosos. E por lá, outro
recurso natural muito benéfico e fácil de ser encontrado é a folha kava, ou
cava-cava (Piper methysticum).
Os povos nativos utilizavam uma bebida feita a partir dela, que hoje pode ser
encontrada em cápsulas. É um bom ansiolítico (diminuidor de ansiedade) com
efeitos benéficos desde as primeiras administrações. Fornece alívio para um
amplo espectro de tensões, desde insônia causada por episódios isolados de
estresse até o Transtorno de Ansiedade Generalizada (TAG), que é um estado
nervoso crônico. A parte utilizada da planta é o rizoma ou as raízes
desidratadas. Graças a estudos como os realizados na Universidade de
Melbourne, ficou comprovada sua eficiência tal qual a de remédios
benzodiazepínicos (a maioria dos encontrados no mercado), pois seu
composto ativo é o ácido benzoico. A vantagem é que ela não apresenta os
efeitos colaterais típicos ou risco de dependência. Os únicos problemas com
relação a ela se referem à hiperdosagem.