How can Manuka Honey help with Sore Throats and Tonsillitis?
Since ancient times honey has been used as a natural medicine in many cultures. The antibacterial properties of honey however have only been discovered a century ago. Honey in fact inhibits a broad spectrum of bacteria. Some reports even show an antifungal activity in honey. Some honeys will work better than others though. The Honey Research Unit at the Waikato University in New Zealand is constantly researching honey as a therapeutic agent.
Since ancient times honey has been used as a natural medicine in many cultures. The antibacterial properties of honey however have only been discovered a century ago. Honey in fact inhibits a broad spectrum of bacteria. Some reports even show an antifungal activity in honey. Some honeys will work better than others though. The Honey Research Unit at the Waikato University in New Zealand is constantly researching honey as a therapeutic agent.
