Manuka Honey: the portentous nectar that you will never be able to do without
Manuka honey (also known as Manuka Honey) comes from New Zealand and is produced when bees pollinate the nectar of Manuka bushes, better known as Tea Tree.
In the last decade this honey has attracted the attention of doctors and scientists thanks to its health properties against which ordinary honey can do nothing. Could it be for this reason that, at least here in Italy, this honey is a real luxury (costs around 50 euros) and is mainly found in pharmacies?
Below we propose a list of the properties that have been attributed to manuka honey, from the more "superficial" ones, which involve the skin, to those that affect the immune system and daily energy.
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1. Make your skin look younger
A jar of Manuka honey is one of the must haves for your beauty routine. It has plumping properties and helps increase collagen production, and since it is also antibacterial, it helps reduce the appearance of pimples and irritation (unless you are allergic to honey, of course).
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2. Defeat infections
The healing power of this honey has never been debunked, especially in New Zealand, where it has been used to treat cuts and infections for more than 4000 years.
3. Treats irritation
Having anti-inflammatory properties, it can be safely used in case of allergic or inflammatory reactions, but also on eczema, rosacea and rosacea. Just apply a layer, leave it on for about ten minutes and rinse with warm water.
4. Rebalances the pH
If your skin's pH is a little off, Manuka Honey may be the solution to your problems. By promoting skin health and killing bacteria, this New Zealand nectar will help your skin regain the right balance.
5. Keeps your skin hydrated
For a brighter and more radiant complexion, this honey is the ideal ally. Rich in antioxidants, it not only protects against damage caused by free radicals, but helps maintain the right level of hydration. Ah, as if that weren't enough, it seems that is also able to reduce the appearance of scars!
6. Relieves dry eyes
Yes, it seems impossible, but if you find it in eye drops version, manuka honey helps relieve dry eyes because it is capable of absorbing liquids by osmosis. If you want, you can also make your own "manuka eye drops" at home, adding a teaspoon of honey to a cup of warm water and letting it melt. Use a dropper to apply it. Oh and it's okay if you have ear infections too!
Add a teaspoon of Manuka to warm water and mix. Use it as a dropper for the next few days until the infection clears. Even better, you can use the same solution to treat ear infections too. A cure has never sounded so easy!
7. It is one of the famous "Superfoods"
Manuka honey contains many vitamins and minerals, many more than those usually found in other types of honey. A teaspoon a day is enough to feel the benefits. Easier than that ...
8. Helps digest
If you often find it difficult to digest or find yourself bloated after a meal, a teaspoon of honey can help. The same is true if you are prone to ulcers and indigestion. Dissolve a teaspoon or two of honey in a cup of warm water and wait for it to take effect ...
9. A thousand energy!
If you have woken up in a coma and can't get through your sleep, just a teaspoon of honey in tea (or coffee) or on a slice of bread to give you a boost of vitality and energy that will help you not fall asleep on your desk. ...
10. It could also help against some diseases
Some research seems to have shown that Manuka honey also has positive effects on certain diseases such as asthma. If this were really the case, and in any case considering all the benefits it seems to have ... what are you waiting for to stock it up and start taking it daily?
Did you already know him? Have you already tried it? Let us know what you think of this superfood that comes straight from New Zealand!
