Effect of Manuka honey for healthy teeth
In spite of its Sweetness is the Manuka honey as a healthy for the teeth. We clarify why that is so.
- Actually apply, especially sweet and sticky substances as harmful to the teeth because this to the development of caries and contribute to the tooth substance destroy.
- The Manuka honey makes sure that the formation of harmful dental caries is prevented.
- The reason is its antibacterial effect. The honey prevents the formation of bacteria, which are important for the development of caries is responsible.
- Due to its anti-bacterial effect of the honey not only prevents tooth decay but also leads in General to improved oral hygiene, and can thus act, for example against inflammation in the oral cavity.
Manuka honey for wounds
Also in the case of small external wounds, the new Zealand honey can help.
- Honey can be used as a disinfectant in the case of small abrasions or lacerations.
- It has an antiseptic effect and acts against the formation of germs or bacteria in the wound.
- Thus, to the honey, even as a natural Alternative to antibiotics, see that even in the case of antibiotic-resistant bacteria can act.

Manuka flowers - The special honey from this Plant has a healing effect
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Effect of Manuka honey against viruses
In addition to its anti-bacterial effect of honey is also an anti-viral effect.
- Thus, honey can also help against viral infections by killing the virus.
- Viral diseases often occur in the Form of gastro-intestinal diseases , but are also available for many childhood diseases such as chicken pox responsible.
- In contrast to bacteria, no antibiotics are effective against viruses, and it is more difficult to develop effective drugs, therefore, the Manuka represents honey is a great Alternative.
Manuka honey against fungi
A last effect of honey in addition to bacteria and viruses is directed against fungi.
- The antifungal effect of honey ensures that fungal diseases combated, and especially in their growth can be stopped.
- To common fungal diseases, especially foot fungus , or Lichens. Honey can be used both for external or internal application.
- Another variant of the Plant, the Manuka oil, it can also against nail fungus are used.
