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MANUKA HONING |
De wetenschap achter manuka honing |
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hier voor een overzicht van de onderzoekers naar
UMF® Manuka Honing. Onderstaande teksten zijn publicaties
van Waikato Honey Research Unit onder leiding van Dr. Peter Molan.
UITLEG
De actieve delen in Active UMF® Manuka Honing
helpen om het natuurlijke immuunsysteem en genezingsprocessen,
zowel binnen als buiten, in stand te houden. Hoe
hoger de Active UMF® waarde hoe sterker de honing
zijn o.a. anti-bacteriële werkingen zijn.
De kracht, ofwel het UMF-getal, wordt wel vergeleken
met de antiseptische en desinfecterende kracht van carbolzuur
(fenol). Het UMF-getal varieert van 10+ tot 25+, hetgeen
betekent dat zijn antibacteriële kracht gelijk
is aan die van een 10% respectievelijk 25% carbolzuuroplossing.
Hoe hoger het getal, hoe groter de antibacteriële
werking.
Er zijn verschillende factoren die verantwoordelijk
zijn voor de antibacteriële werking van honing.Ten
eerste het osmotische effect van honing. Honing is een
oververzadigde oplossing van suikers met een watergehalte
van slechts 15 tot 21% op basis van gewicht. De sterke
interactie van deze suikermoleculen met watermoleculen
betekent dat er slechts zeer weinig watermoleculen beschikbaar
zijn voor micro-organismen, waardoor de groei van vele
soorten bacteriën geblokkeerd wordt.
Honing is ook zuur; door de pH-waarde van tussen de
3.2 en 4.5 wordt de groei van vele pathogene stoffen
onmogelijk gemaakt. De belangrijkste antibacteriële
werking van de meeste soorten honing komt door de aanwezige
waterstofperoxide, dat door enzymen in de honing geproduceerd
wordt. Daarnaast kan de honing antibacteriële componenten
bevatten die afkomstig zijn uit de nectar van diverse
bloemen. In de meeste gevallen is de antibacteriële
werking uit nectar relatief klein, maar in het geval
van Manuka honing kan die bijzonder groot zijn.
Wat is er zo speciaal aan Active UMF® Manuka
honing?
De laatste tijd is er toegenomen wetenschappelijke belangstelling
voor de eigenschappen van actieve Manuka honing, waarbij
de antibacteriële werking niet alleen toe te schrijven
is aan de aanwezige waterstofperoxide, zoals bij andere
honingsoorten, maar ook aan plantaardige componenten
afkomstig van de Manukaplant zelf. Het is deze unieke
werking die effectief gebleken is tegen vele bacteriën
die antibioticaresistent zijn. Hij is bestand tegen
warmte en in tegenstelling tot bij de gebruikelijke
waterstofperoxide wordt de antimicrobiële werking
niet tenietgedaan door de enzymkatalyse van anti-oxidanten
die plaatsvindt in lichaamssappen.
DIRECTIONS:
Internally – Diarrhoea, stomach upsets etc. For
general maintenance take 3 tbs. per day, preferably
1 hour before meals. For those taking it internally
for medical purposes, eat 25g of Manuka honey (approximately
one tablespoon) spread on a slice of bread, three times
daily one hour before a meal and again before bedtime.
For soothing sore throats, eat one teaspoon slowly three
times a day between meals. For duodenal and stomach
ulcer relief take a generous spreading (about one tablespoon)
on a slice of bread one hour before meals with no fluids
and again at bed time.
Externally –Cuts, Burns, Wounds, Abscesses, Eczema,
Cracked skin, and Eye infections. Make sure that the
area is clean. Apply the honey to the affected area
(about 1 tablespoon to a 5cm wound) and cover well.
The dressing needs to be changed at least once a day.
The honey does not stick to the wound tissue, preventing
tearing of newly formed tissue in the wound site when
dressings are changed. The honey residue can easily
be rinsed from the wound with water.
* When Active Manuka is taken on an empty stomach it
is more effective at dealing with Helicobacter pylori.
Other foods and liquids can dilute the effect of the
honey. When take on a slice of toast, the slow breakdown
of the components of the bread ensures that the Manuka
has a prolonged action on the H-pylori, thus making
it more effective. Taking the honey with Slippery Elm
will also allow a delayed delivery time. (This information
is based on results of clinical trials studying the
action of Manuka on ulcers).
CAUTIONS:
Consult doctor before taking if suffering from diabetes.
If using on wounds the natural acidity and osmotic action
of the honey may produce a drawing sensation of tingling.
This is generally more noticeable when used on leg ulcers,
as there is impaired blood circulation. In a few cases
there may be pain upon application to the wound, which
can last up to 15 minutes. This should lessen over three
days. For those who have a low pain thresh hold, gamma-irradiated
or neutralised honey is recommended (currently only
available in dressings in New Zealand).
INTERACTIONS:
Diabetics should use discretion when taking the honey
orally. Discontinue usage if you notice adverse reaction.
Do not cease regular medication without doctor’s
consent.
MISC:
• Store below 30ºC. Shelf life of @ 4 - 5
years.
• The Manuka shrub, an early stage regeneration
bush plant, grows abundantly throughout New Zealand.
Commonly referred to as ‘Tee Tree’.
• Honeys differ widely in chemical analysis depending
on the type of plant or tree from where the nectar is
collected, and the soil and locality in which the plant
is growing. The natural variance is also seen in Manuka
honey. Active Manuka honey has been found at specific
sites on the upper East Coast and northern parts of
the North Island where it is collected.
• The UMF standard is to distinguish between ordinary
Manuka honey and the unique Active Manuka Honey. Ordinary
honey has only the hydrogen peroxide antibacterial property
which is common to most honeys; active Manuka honey
has both the hydrogen peroxide antibacterial property
and its own natural antibacterial property which gives
it unique therapeutic uses.
• Taking the honey on bread internally is to ensure
that the honey stays in the stomach for a longer period
of time. While not all diarrhoea is caused by bacteria,
the honey has a re-hydrating property making it an appropriate
treatment for all types of diarrhoea.
• Not only is the active Manuka honey antibacterial,
but also it nourishes and promotes tissue re-growth.
The osmotic effect draws a thin film of moisture without
damaging re-growing tissue. The healing is more rapid
and there is minimal scarring.
• Researchers have found that the antibacterial
property will penetrate the pores of unbroken skin to
deal with problems below the skin surface. The peroxide
antibacterial property will not penetrate the pores
of the skin. This makes it very effective in the treatment
of boils etc.
• Research has shown that UMF Active Manuka Honey
also promotes the re-hydration of the body causing the
earlier clearing of diarrhoea, vomiting and stomach
upsets.
• Internally it also stimulates the immune system
helping the body deal with infections. It inhibits Helicobacter
pylori and is effective in relieving stomach ulcers.
• The antibacterial properties of UMF Active Manuka
Honey are effective in the labs against MRSA (methicillin
resistant staphylococcus aureus), strains of bacteria
that are notoriously resistant to antibiotics and are
currently under investigation on MRSA cases.
• It creates a protective barrier to prevent cross
infection of wounds.
• It has an anti-inflammatory action resulting
in reduced water retention (oedema) and improved blood
flow along with a reduction in pain.
• It prevents scarring leading to good cosmetic
results.
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Meer
weten over de studies naar de wonderlijke werkingen
van Manuka Honing en Active UMF® Manuka Honing,
bezoek dan het onderzoeksteam van de "University
of Waikato" geleidt door Dr. Molan.
The Honey Research Unit was set up in 1995,
with financial support from the New Zealand Honey
Industry Trust, in recognition of the expertise
at The University of Waikato in the composition
of honey and its antimicrobial activity. These
pages have been written to tell you about the
Honey Research Unit's research activities, and
to provide information on the nature of honey
and its medicinal properties. The
information here has been written by Peter Molan
for public education, and may be freely used by
others for this purpose, with acknowledgement
of its source.
University
of Waikato - Honey Research Unit
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ERVARINGEN met Manuka Health
Active UMF® Manuka Honing
| Reactie
van Dhr. Cole |
Beste StarRemedies,
Ik schrijf om je te vertellen hoe
het is gegaan met de decubitus op
mijn hielen. lk had decubitus op
bijde hielen en kreeg van mijn huis
arts verband en ontsmettingsmiddelen.
Naar dat ik u website had bezocht
en gelezen over active UMF20+ Manuka
Honey ik kocht 250gram en heeft
dat op een hak gedaan (het ergste)
tot mijn verbaazing was deze hak
veel eerder dicht en dus heeft het
op de andere hak gedaan. Ik ben
blij om te melden dat bijden zijn
nu voledig dicht.
Bedankt voor u goed service en het
Manuka Honey een aanrader voor alle
mensen met decubitus.
Matt Cole
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| Reactie
van Mevr. Janssens |
Mijn ervaringen met de manuka-honing
kunnen inderdaad nuttig zijn, omdat
ik Stevens-Johnson syndroom heb
(even zijdelings : dat is een zeldzame
genetische ziekte, een zeer sterke
allergische reactie op bepaalde
geneesmiddelen, die tweedegraads
brandwonden over het hele lichaam
veroorzaken, en waaraan zes procent
overlijdt, tien procent volledig
blind wordt, en veertig procent
ernstige oogletsels overhoudt).
Ik kreeg het Stevens-Johnson-syndroom
twee jaar geleden (reeds voor de
vierde maal : ik kreeg het vroeger
ook reeds o.a. door het gebruik
van antibiotica) door het gebruik
van een ontsmettingsmiddel op de
huid, Biseptine, dat benzalkoniumchloride
bevat.
Ik ben volledig hersteld van de
ziekte, behalve mijn onderbenen
die, nadat de verbrande huidplakken
afgevallen waren, weigerden om nieuwe
huid te maken, en die hevige ontstekingsverschijnselen
beginnen te vertonen zijn. De producten
die de famaceutische industrie verschaft
zijn voor mij uitgesloten van gebruik,
omdat ik daarmee het risico loop
om opnieuw Stevens-Johnson-syndroom
te krijgen, ik moet mij beperken
tot natuurlijke middelen.
Ik heb vanalles geprobeerd : leem,
propolis, biotexbaden, maar niets
scheen te helpen. En zolang de ontsteking
blijft, kunnen mijn benen niet herstellen.
Met de manuka-honing zie ik de ontsteking
van dag tot dag verminderen, en
met de ontsteking vermindert ook
de afschuwelijke pijn. Gisteren
ben ik na twee jaar een nacht en
een halve dag volledig zonder pijn
geweest.
Ik heb goede hoop dat binnen enkele
maanden mijn benen volledig hersteld
gaan zijn.
Ik houd u op de hoogte, en doe daarna
wel het ganse verhaal, dat inderdaad
voor anderen nuttig kan zijn, om
het gebruik van manuka-honing bij
wonden die maar niet willen genezen
te leren kennen.
Met vriendelijke groeten,
Jeannine Janssens |
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reacties |
For
many years I have been diagnosed
with Apyloric bacteria. I have tried
all the conventional and unconventional
treatments available with very limited
or no results. I have lived with
antiacids for years, and it has
been a real struggle as such. My
sister read an article about New
Zealand Manuka honey with the UMF20+
factor and immediately sent me some
to the United States. I have been
taking 3 teaspoons a day half an
hour before each meal. I can sincerely
tell you that for the first time
in many years I am starting to feel
an improvement in the hyperacidity
of my stomach. Now I have reduced
the intake of antiacids to a minimum
and am able to eat things that for
years I could not even dream of.
I just do not have enough words
to praise your product and will
continue to take this wonderful
remedy until I will fight the disease
completely."
Roberto A.
United States of America
"My mother at the age of 95
had the deep raw ulceration that
encircled her leg just above the
ancle. After having tried all the
treatments available the doctors
were just about to give up on her.
At that time I came to know about
remarkable wound healing properties
of New Zealand UMF Manuka honey
and together with the doctors and
nurses decided to give it a try.
The doctors started to dress mum's
ulcerated legs daily with Manuka
Health UMF20+ Manuka honey. No other
medications were used at the time.
In five weeks time of the treatment
the ulcerated area at the back of
her leg has filled up a lot. And
another five weeks later the dreadful
swelling and persistent fluid retention
and repetitive outbreaks of ulcers,
which really got her down and inpeded
mobility, have cleared. New tissue
was building up as the area healed.
The doctors and nurses themselves
were delighted with the "marvelous
progress" and admitted that
"honey was a key". Mum
has been getting out more lately
and is definitely feeling much better
all round because her legs are so
dramatically improved."
Marie G.
Henderson, Auckland
"I have had Palendromic
Arthritis for most of my life. The
arthritis affects my hands, making
the joints very sore and quite swollen.
A local GP would be lucky to see
this condition once in their medical
career as Palendromic is quite rare.
After visiting a specialist in Auckland
who gave the alternative of doing
nothing and putting up with it or
taking drugs that in time could
make me blind, I started looking
for alternatives. We have friends
in Foxton who gave their elderly
dog honey. Not just any old honey
but Manuka Honey with Bee Venom
& Glucosamine. It eased the
dog's pain from arthritis. My wife
thought that the honey might help
me! So I tried it. The result being
I've been taking in honey in a cup
of tea every morning for the last
2 years. One teaspoon a day keeps
the arthritis at bay. When it is
extremely cold and my hands flare
up, I just take a bit more honey
each day, until it settles again,
and then drop back to one teaspoon
a day. For me, it has helped tremendously
with the pain and swelling, making
my job that little bit easier to
do. My job? I'm a Dairy Farmer!"
Alex S.
Taumarunui
New Zealand
"I began using Manuka Health
Manuka Honey with Bee Venom and
Glucosamine twelve months ago because
of arthritis pain in the shoulders.
My condition has improved considerably,
and my sleep pattern has been of
a better quality."
Colin B.
Otorohanga
New Zealand
"I have a Yoga Centre and
I am constantly raving to my students
about the benefits of your honey.
I use UMF 25+ Manuka constantly
myself. I have many students plus
myself that have used Manuka for
healing. In particular a Vietnam
Veteran who called to give evidence
just recently in a tribunal case
& broke out in a rash all over
his body from the stress of remembering
the war. He asked my advice &
I suggested Manuka & within
2 days the rash had cleared."
Susanne C.
Melbourne Aust.
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