I want to use manuka honey for infection and wounds. Could you please help me figure out a brand to get?

Question

There seems to be so many brands...I wonder if they have the same healing capabilities. I would prefer something organic and under 50 dollars with shipping. I don't know what umf is or any of that...

Can someone give me some info?

Answer 1

Manuka Honey is probably one of the best natural substances on the face of the planet to treat an infected wound.  Honeymark is a U.S. company that imports Manuka Honey from New Zealand and blends it into their creams and lotions.  Their First Aid Antiseptic Lotion is for wound care and is excellent for treating infection.  It contains Manuka Honey but is in a lotion form.  It's better than slopping honey on your skin.

UMF stands for Unique Manuka Factor and is a ratiging system that was created by the Active Manuka Honey Association in New Zealand.  It is generally accepted that Manuka Honey with a UMF rating of 10 or higher is potent enough for medical use.  Manuka Honey with a UMF rating of 0-9 does not have the healing properties capable of treating the same types of conditions.  UMF 10+ is considered Active.  Some people have reason to believe that if the UMF rating is too high (20-25) it could actually be too potent and not desirable for sensitive skin.

Honeymark uses UMF 10 Active Manuka Honey in their products.  Their First Aid Antiseptic Lotion is $24.95.  Check the links below.