Is Mānuka Honey Good for a Cough and Cold
Mānuka Honey is renowned for its potent antibacterial properties, therapeutic benefits, high antioxidants and support of the immune system. The nectar from the Mānuka Tree (Leptospermum scoparium), native to New Zealand, is the greatest contributor to the natural healing properties found in the honey and is used in relieving and often treating nasty coughs and colds that stick around every winter season.
So diverse in its uses and applications, appropriate and safe for children over 12 months old. All you need is a jar of Mānuka Honey with a high UMF content and when you’re feeling sick or feel something coming on, a teaspoon of this "liquid gold" may be the best medicine you find in the house!
Let’s explore some of the reasons why Mānuka Honey can help soothe a sore throat and relieve a hacking cough.
Immune support
Mānuka Honey is high in antioxidants which helps boost your immune system. When you’re sick, the immune system suffers but with Mānuka Honeys antimicrobial compounds combined with antioxidants, it works to help fight off pathogens allowing you to recover quickly. Taking Mānuka Honey when you feel something coming on, or if you’ve been around others who are sick, is a good idea to boost your immune system and fight off the bugs early.
Antibacterial properties
A key ingredient that helps soothe a sore throat and even prevent a cold from developing is MGO or Methylglyoxal - a naturally occurring compound that’s responsible for fighting germs. With Mānuka Honey containing a high level of MGO, the antibacterial properties work effectively against multiple strains of bacteria, addressing the infection that may be causing the cough. Additionally, if you take Mānuka Honey by the spoon, the thick texture coats the throat offering a soothing sensation and relief from irritation.
A Natural alternative or Supplement to pharmaceuticals
Mānuka Honey is pure and natural, extracted straight from the Mānuka Flower and therefore contains no additives or any foreign ingredients. Often, when we become sick, we tend to purchase cold and flu products which may contain artificial additives. Mānuka Honey is a pure alternative with natural healing properties.
There are many effective ways to benefit from Mānuka Honey when you're sick. For immediate relief from a sore throat, simply take it by the spoonful. You can also enjoy it in a herbal tea, adding raw ginger and lemon to boost its Vitamin C content and enhance its soothing effects. When we’re unwell, our appetite may decrease, but it’s important to eat to maintain our strength. Preparing a healthy smoothie and including Mānuka Honey or a Mānuka blend will help.
Mānuka Honey has been used in New Zealand as a medicinal remedy since the 1800s, and it continues to be popular and effective in treating coughs and colds, demonstrating its enduring healing properties.
The next time you feel a cold coming on, try Mānuka Honey and let nature's treasure work its magic.
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