Don’s Tips: Honey

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Honeycombs in a hive

Have you heard of Manuka honey? Well there are claims that this type of honey from New Zealand has many health benefits.

It does seem that it is useful as an antibiotic, also on burns and for ulcers (from scientific research, mostly in New Zealand).

But be warned that there is a huge amount of fake Manuka honey out there & you should get the one that has “New Zealand” on the label.

Look for Manuka honey labeled as coming from New Zealand and labeled with its UMF (Unique Manuka Factor) numerical value eg: UMF 8 plus.

I have experimented with one brand of Manuka honey. I used it with 55 breeding pairs of budgies and the results were excellent – far more babies, larger ones at that.

I have also used Manuka honey (one teaspoon per litre of drinking water) on sick chooks who had a bacterial stomach disorder. This worked well, saving 80% of those affected. 100% of those not treated died.

Manuka honey is a good product, but there is a lot of fake Manuka honey on the market. Google “Manuka honey scientific research” for more details.

I have no association whatsoever with the manufacturer of Manuka honey.

Hooroo! Don.