Manuka Honey UMF+5

🍯 Manuka Honey UMF+5 - Everyday Wellness

Entry-level certified Manuka honey. Ideal for daily wellness, cooking, and gentle immune support.

⚡ Potency Profile

• UMF Rating: 5+
• MGO Content: 83+ mg/kg minimum
• Strength Level: Mild therapeutic activity
• Antibacterial Grade: Entry-level certified

Potency Chart:
Antibacterial Activity: ★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ (2/10)
Therapeutic Strength: ★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ (2/10)
Best For Daily Use: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ (8/10)

Best For: Daily nutrition, sweetening beverages, light wellness support, introducing Manuka to your routine

🌍 Origin

Sourced from remote regions of New Zealand where bees collect nectar exclusively from native Manuka (Leptospermum scoparium) trees. Our Manuka honey is harvested during the short 2-6 week flowering season and independently tested by UMF™ licensed laboratories to guarantee authenticity and potency.

🥄 How to Use

• Daily Wellness: Take 1 teaspoon on an empty stomach each morning
• Immune Support: 1-2 teaspoons daily during cold/flu season
• Digestive Health: Take 30 minutes before meals
• Wound Care: Apply topically to minor cuts, burns, or skin irritations
• Sore Throat Relief: Dissolve slowly in mouth or add to warm (not boiling) water with lemon
• Skincare: Use as a face mask for 15-20 minutes, rinse with warm water

Note: Do not give honey to children under 12 months. Do not heat above 40°C to preserve enzymes.

💚 Benefits

• Antibacterial Power: Contains methylglyoxal (MGO), a unique compound with potent antibacterial properties
• Immune System Support: Rich in antioxidants and natural enzymes
• Digestive Health: Supports gut health and may help with gastric discomfort
• Wound Healing: Clinically proven to accelerate healing and reduce infection risk
• Skin Health: Anti-inflammatory properties help with acne, eczema, and skin repair
• Throat & Respiratory Relief: Soothes coughs and sore throats naturally
• Energy Boost: Natural source of sustained energy without blood sugar spikes

🏆 Quality Standards

• ✅ UMF™ Certified – Independently tested and licensed by the Unique Manuka Factor Honey Association
• ✅ 100% Pure New Zealand Manuka – No additives, blending, or processing
• ✅ Batch Tested – Every batch tested for MGO, DHA, and Leptosperin markers
• ✅ Traceable – Full traceability from hive to jar
• ✅ Raw & Unpasteurized – Preserves natural enzymes and beneficial compounds
• ✅ Non-GMO – Sourced from pristine, pesticide-free environments
• ✅ Halal Certified – Suitable for all dietary requirements

🔬 Studies and Research

Antibacterial & Wound Healing:

• "Manuka honey: A natural biomaterial for wound healing" – Journal of Wound Care (2020)
  https://doi.org/10.12968/jowc.2020.29.Sup11.S18
• "The antibacterial activity of honey derived from Australian flora" – PLOS ONE (2013)
  https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0018229

Digestive Health:

• "Manuka honey inhibits Helicobacter pylori growth" – Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine (1994)
  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8158573/

Immune Support:

• "Immunomodulatory effects of honey" – Frontiers in Immunology (2017)
  https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2017.01401

WHO Recognition:

• World Health Organization recognizes honey as a demulcent (relieves throat irritation)
  https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789241548526

UMF™ Grading System:

• Official UMF™ Honey Association standards and testing protocols
  https://www.umf.org.nz/

📊 UMF to MGO Comparison Table