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why is Manuka honey such a good cure for a sore throat?

April 26, 2017cure good honey manuka sore throat

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why is Manuka honey such a good cure for a sore throat?

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A sore throat (pharyngitis) is an inflammation of the throat. According to Wikipedia: “Most acute cases are caused by viral infections (40%-60%), with the remainder caused by bacterial infections, fungal infections, or irritants such as pollutants or chemical substances. Treatment of viral causes are mainly symptomatic while bacterial or fungal causes may be amenable to antibiotics and anti-fungals respectively.” The fact that Manuka honey is proven to have an inflammatory, anti viral, anti bacterial and anti fungal action should say enough why this is such an effective natural remedy for an annoying sore throat. The best Manuka honey for a sore throat would be one with an UMF rating of 10 to 18 (or a MGO honey with compared strength.) as these ratings are recommended for most therapeutic uses.