Manuka honey is a monofloral honey from New Zealand, for which the bees take the pollen solely from the New Zealand tea tree, the Manuka tree, to produce their honey. This small tree or shrub is also called "South Sea myrtle" in German, and the Latin name for it is "Leptospermum scoparium".
Many people in Europe know about the disinfecting and healing properties of the Australian tea tree. The New Zealand Manuka tree also has these properties, studies say to an even superior degree, and these properties are found once more in the honey the bees make from it. The nectar of the flowers contain dihydroxyacetones, abbreviated DHA. In a stomach which the bee has expressly to produce honey, this DHA is converted into methylglyoxal. However, Manuka honey contains not only DHA and methylglyoxal, but also leptosperin, which is responsible for the anti-inflammatory effect of honey, as well as hydroxymethylfurfural, abbreviated HMF, which has anti-oxidative, anti-allergenic and anti-inflammatory properties. The honey, which has been tested for all four of these factors, is UMF certified. Our honey is UMF certified. This guarantees, that it is real Manuka honey, as it has been tested for all four factors.
Possible applications and the effectiveness of our manuka honey differs depending on the potency of the active agents. We are happy to help you make your decision on what to buy for your specific need and recommend, suggest, or even consult you. For consultation you can ring us on 0041 77 498 00 71 or email adele@manuka-swiss.ch
There are also a variety of products that are made with Manuka honey as an ingredient, and as a result, they share the unique properties of this lovely honey.
In our online shop you can see the list of products that are currently available from us
Order from us or visit our market stand in Riehen on Fridays from 8 am to 2 pm, enjoy our manuka honey and have fun trying out the variety of applications of this great product made by our little friends, the bees!
Mark & Adele
