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Customer Testimony: "How Active Manuka Honey healed fresh operational Scar from Torn Rotator Cuff Operation beautifully!"
| I healed my fresh operational scar beautifully with Active Manuka Honey, without ending up with a 1 inch wide 'plastic looking' scar. My doctor was TOTALLY against it, me applying honey onto his surgery scar. He was worried that I was going to 'get an infection'! When in fact honey destroys wound bacteria!!! I went body surfing on Oahu on the famous Waikiki Beach. I used only my body as a 'surfboard' and was riding the awesome waves with stretched out arms. |
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For what External Applications are the Wound Set Products used for?
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- First Degree Burn
- Second Degree Burn
- Third Degree Burn
- Chemical Burns
- Wounds / Open Wounds
- Infectious Wounds
- MRSA Infected Wounds
- Wounds that just wont heal
- Old War Wounds
- Amputation Stump Wound
- Chronic Wounds
- Post-operative Wounds
- First Aid Wound Treatment
- Ulcers
- Decubitus Ulcers
- Skin Ulcer
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- Diabetic Foot Ulcers
- Diabetic Leg Ulcers
- Diabetic Wound
- Sores
- Bed Sores
- Leg Sores
- Scars
- Post-operative Scars
- Insect Stings
- Insect Bites
- Poison Oak
- Poison Ivy
- Minor Cuts
- Abrasions
- Scratches
- Acne
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How to apply Active Manuka Honey to any type of wound?
Active Manuka Honey is applied to burns, wounds, ulcers, sores, surgical scars, decubitus sores (bed sores), diabetic leg and foot ulcers, amputation stump wounds and other MRSA and VRE staph infected wounds. Gently wash the wound with a saline solution. Apply Active Manuka Honey to a sterile gauze, similar like spreading honey onto a toast, not too much and not too little. Then apply the gauze with the honey attached to the wound. Apply 2-3 additional layers of gauze on top of the first gauze layer, in order to help soak up excess body fluid and honey. Secure gauze around the edges with skin friendly paper tape to keep the gauze in place.
Change the Active Manuka Honey Wound Dressing once every 24 hours in the evening. Again gently wash the wound with a saline solution and apply the next honey dressing, until the wound is completely healed.
If a wound has a mal odor, it is infected. Once you start applying Active Manuka Honey to a wound, you can expect the mal odor to subside within 5-10 days, depending on the size and depth of the wound, that is about how long it takes to help clear up the infection. Next you will notice that the wound will appear less and less deep. Then you should start to see healthy pink skin form around the edges of the wound and last you’ll notice the edges of the wound shrinking in size, until the wound is completely healed.
We recommend that you document the wound healing progress by taking good, sharp clear digital photos with good lighting. Take a photo about every 3-4 days or more, depending on how fast the wound is healing. When you submit the wound photos to us, and with your permission to publish the photos online at www.manukahoneyusa.com/CustomerTestimonies.htm, we will send you a reward including free shipping. By submitting your photo story to us, you will help other people by encouraging them to give this medicinal honey a try. Active Manuka Honey Wound Creme 18+?
Active Manuka Honey Wound Care 18+ is a sterile Honey Wound Dressing that contains naturally occurring UMF (Unique Manuka Factor), a special non-peroxide antibacterial activity, discovered by Dr. Peter Molan of the Waikato University in New Zealand.
| Ingredients: Active Manuka Honey How do I apply Active Manuka Honey to a wound?
Wash wound with warm water. Squeeze honey onto a sterile gauze, apply the gauze with the honey to the wound. To help prevent leakage, apply a second gauze layer and secure with friendly skin tape. Change dressing every 12-24 hours. If dressing sticks to the wound, apply more honey during the next wound dressing change. |
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Store at room temperature, no refrigeration needed.
Caution: If you experience a persistent burning or stinging sensation after the honey has been applied for more that 5-10 minutes, REMOVE the honey immediately, wash wound with warm water and apply Regular Manuka Honey to the wound. Regular Manuka Honey should not burn and sting, but still seems to be quite effective in healing wounds.
How is Active Manuka Honey applied to External Wounds?
Wash wound with warm water. Squeeze honey onto a sterile gauze, apply the gauze with the honey to the wound. To help prevent leakage, apply a second gauze layer and secure with friendly skin tape. Change dressing every 12-24 hours. If dressing sticks to the wound, apply more honey during the next wound dressing change.
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Advantages of Active Manuka Honey
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No known side effects
- Painless wound dressing change
- Honey helps to lift off dead cells
- Honey 'feeds' wound with sugars, which in turn produce new cells to close wound
- Anti-inflammatory effect
- Guaranteed antibacterial level 4 times greater
than standard
antiseptic (minimum 18% carbolic equivalent
- Speeds up healing process
- No mal odor
- No skin grafting or surgery needed in most cases
- Seems to be effective against MRSA
- No ugly scars
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Cost effective
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Ingredients: Active Manuka Honey
Store at room temperature, no refrigeration needed.
Caution: If you experience a persistent burning or stinging sensation after the honey has been applied for more that 5-10 minutes, REMOVE the honey immediately, wash wound with warm water and apply Regular Manuka Honey to the wound. Regular Manuka Honey should not burn and sting, but still seems to be quite effective in healing wounds.
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For a first, second, third degree burn, or a chemical burn, take a sterile gauze and apply Active Manuka Honey to a sterile gauze. Then apply the gauze with the honey to the burn. Change honey dressing every 24 hours.
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| For open wounds, infectious wounds, mrsa infected wounds, wounds that just won't heal, old war wounds, amputation stump wounds, chronic wounds, post-operative wounds and scars, apply Active Manuka Honey to a sterile gauze. Then apply the gauze with the honey to the wound. Change honey dressing every 24 hours. |
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| For ulcers, decubitus ulcers, skin ulcer, diabetic foot ulcer, diabetic leg ulcer, apply Active Manuka Honey to a sterile gauze. Then apply the gauze with the honey to the ulcer. Change honey dressing every 12 - 24 hours. |
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| For sores, bed sores, leg sores, apply Active Manuka Honey to a sterile gauze. Then apply the gauze with the honey to the sore. Change honey dressing every 24 hours. |
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| For scars, post-operative scars, apply Active Manuka Honey to a sterile gauze. Then apply the gauze with the honey to the scar. Change honey dressing every 24 hours. |
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| For insect stings and insect bites, apply a little Active Manuka Honey to the sting or bite. The honey will help draw out the poison and also seems to act as a natural pain reliever. |
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| If you have contacted poison oak or poison ivy, apply a little Active Manuka Honey to the affected area. The honey will help draw out the poison and also seems to act as a natural pain reliever. |
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| Active Manuka Honey can also be applied to minor cuts, abrasions and scatches. |
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Wash your face with warm water. Tie back your hair and apply a thin layer of the Active Manuka Honey all over the face and leave it on for 15 minutes. Then wash off with warm water. Apply Manuka Honey Hand&Body Lotion afterwards. For more information about Manuka Honey Body Products CLICK HERE. To order body products, CLICK HERE
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Has Active Manuka Honey been Researched?
Active Manuka Honey has been researched by Dr. Peter Molan, Senior Lecturer of the Waikato University, New Zealand for over 20 years. Dr. Molan has found that Active Manuka Honey seems to naturally destroy staphaureus, streptococcus (even antibiotic resistant MRSA, Golden Staph), as well as h. pylori (helicobacter pylori), the bacteria typically associated to stomach ulcers. For more information about Dr. Molan's Reserach work, please visit the website of the Waikato University.
The non-peroxide (UMF activity) in
Active Manuka Honey has been described by Molan and Russell (1998) and Allen (1991).
The
non-peroxide antibacterial activity in honey is important for wound care uses, since the factor is not reduced by catalyses activity in tissues or blood (Cooper 1999).
Active Manuka Honey has been shown in laboratory studies to have antibacterial activity against the 7 most common species of bacteria found in wounds. 58 strains of Staphylococcus Aureus isolated from infected wounds showed complete inhibition at concentrations of 2-3%
Active Manuka Honey. The effect was caused by factors in addition to the sugar in the honey (Cooper 1999).
Methicillin-Resistant
Staph Auereus
(MRSA)
strains
have
also
been
tested
against
Active
Manuka
Honey, with complete inhibition shown at 10% honey concentration (Molan 1996).
Active Manuka Honey also inhibits the growth of
Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci (VRE)
at about half the concentration of clover honey with
hydrogen peroxide activity (Allen 2000). Honey, including
Active Manuka Honey, has shown the prevent the growth of
Pseudomonas spp. found on the surface of a wound, even if the honey was diluted 10 fold by exudation from the tissue (Cooper and Molan 1996).
In addition to the
antimicrobial activity present in honey, honey enhances
wound healing
by a variety of other means. (Molan 1998/1999, Subrahmanyam 1991). These include
a) providing a moist, but sterile environment for tissue re-growth which
enhances
tissue
formation
and
reduces
tissue
deformity
b)
eliminating
tissue
damage
caused
by
the
use
of
standard
antibiotics
c)
the
osmotic
effect
pulling
up
serum
from
the
body
into
the
wound
d)
the
osmotic
effect
absorbing
pus
from
the
wound
e) providing glucose used by white blood cells to create the 'respiratory
burst'
needed
to
destroy
bacteria
f) providing a
natural barrier between
the wound and
the dressing, which
protects new cell growth tissue from being torn away when the dressing is
changed, providing a painless wound dressing change
g) providing
acidification of the wound, which has been shown to stimulate healing,
by creating an anti-inflammatory effect through the reduction in the number of
inflammatory cells in wound tissue (honey has antioxidant properties) providing
wound bacteria with nutrients instead of amino acids, thus encouraging the
bacteria to produce lactic acid instead of ammonia (the chemical associated with
odor in skin ulcers).
Dr.
Peter Molan (1998) has carried out comprehensive review of case studies, animal studies and randomized
clinical trials, where
honey was used to treat wounds, burns and skin ulcers. Dunford
(2000)
has
presented
case
studies
describing
the
use
of
Active Manuka Honey in the
treatment of wound
and
chronically infected lesions, including a case where massive skin lesions and necrosis resulting from
meningococcal septicemia not responding to conventional treatment, healed completely within 10 weeks of the start of
Active Manuka Honey treatment (Dunford 2000).
What does 'UMF' and the UMF Rating mean?
UMF stands for Unique Manuka Factor. The UMF number is a standard way of describing the anti-bacterial strength of Active Manuka Honey. The honey is put in a plate with a bacterial culture, and the area is measured where the bacterial growth is stopped. This area is compared to a similar area produced by a solution of phenol and water. The UMF number refers to the percentage of phenol in the water. So Active Manuka Honey is honey that has the same anti-bacterial strength as 10% phenol. Active Manuka Honey has very powerful antibacterial activity. It can destroy staphaureus bacteria even when it is diluted to only 1.8% honey concentration in water. It has also been shown to effectively destroy Methicillin Resistant Staph Aureus, MRSA (also called the Golden Staph or "Super Bug") at 10% honey concentration).
Are there any side-effects to Active Manuka Honey"
There are no known side effects to Active Manuka Honey when used internally, unless you are allergic to honey itself. Occasionally, when Active Manuka Honey is used on an external wound, it can burn and sting for a while, because of it's high activity level. If the burning and stinging persists after 5-10 minutes, the Active Manuka Honey must be removed from the wound and can be replaced with Regular Manuka Honey. The Regular Manuka Honey should not burn and sting at all when applied to a wound and can still be quite effective in helping the wound heal all natural.
Which Manuka Honey strength should I use for internal or external applications?
Active Manuka Honey with a UMF range between 16-18:
Internal uses of Active Manuka Honey include: acid reflux, esophaghitis, heartburn, gastritis, up-set stomach (after food poisoning), stomach ulcer, h. pylori (helicobacter pylori = stomach ulcer causing bacteria), duodenal ulcer, ibs (irritable bowel syndrome) and mild forms of diverticulitis and colitis, short, Active Manuka Honey is used to help sooth and heal gastro-intestinal issues naturally.
External uses of Active Manuka Honey include:
First degree burn, second degree burn, third degree burn, chemical burns (after thoroughly washing off chemicals with cool water), wounds, infectious wounds, MRSA and/or VRE staph infected wounds, wounds that just wont heal with traditional medicine such as antibiotic ointments, cortison creams etc. old war wounds, amputation stump wounds, chronic wounds, post-operative scars (after caesarean, shoulder or hip operations, cosmetic surgery, tummy tuck, face lift, any surgery that leaves a scar...) first aid wound treatment, ulcers, decubitus ulcers, skin ulcer, diabetic foot ulcers, diabetic leg ulcers, diabetic wound, sores, bed sores, leg sores, scars, insect stings, insect bites, poison oak, poison ivy, minor cuts, abrasions, scratches, itches, severe adult or teenage acne...
Active Manuka Honey with a UMF 10+
Most people use Active Manuka Honey with a UMF range between 16-18 for internal and external applications. However for some people this honey may be too strong and could burn and sting when applied to an external wound. If one feels a burning or stinging sensation lasting longer than 10-15 minutes after application to a wound, or it is simply too painful, one needs to wash off the honey and do one of the following things:
1. Switch to using Active Manuka Honey 10+ for external wound care, or
2. Mix Active Manuka Honey with a UMF range between 16-18 with equal parts, 50/50, with Regular Manuka Honey, then re-apply this mix to the wound. This way you are still using Active Manuka Honey with a lesser strength. This mix should no longer burn or sting. However, for a few people who are extremely sensitive this 50/50 mix may still be too strong. In this case you could try using just Regular Manuka Honey for wound care, as Regular Manuka Honey still has natural anti-bacterial strength, a strength that is less than UMF 10.
Regular Manuka Honey:
Regular Manuka Honey is used for medicinal purposes when experiencing a sore throat, cold, canker sore, fever blister or for manuka honey facials when suffering from acne, pimples or other skin care issues. Spas mix Regular Manuka Honey into their secret blend of facial masks and body toners. The customer may never know, why the facial mask feels so good and cleansing, clearing the skin from impurities, thanks to the honey's natural "drawing effect". After the facial, the skin feels nice, clean, plump and nourished. You can also use 100% Regular Manuka Honey for facials you can do at home.
Instructions for Manuka Honey Facials:
Tie hair up and away from face. Wash face with Royal Jelly Soap and pat skin dry. Take 1-2 teaspoons of Regular Manuka Honey and spread all over face, the same way you apply sunscreen. Leave Manuka Honey mask on for 30-60 minutes, then wash off with warm water. For dry skin type, apply 7 Cream to face after facial. For regular skin, apply Royal Jelly Hand & Body Lotion which is also used for the face. If you have a more severe, infected adult acne type problem, you can use Active Manuka Honey for the facial.
Regular Manuka Honey is also eatable and tastes delicious in tea, on toast, mixed with butter or peanut butter and is also used as the 'secret' ingredient in cooking, baking and BBQ sauces. Manuka Honey adds a special, unique and non-descript flavor, that no one can really pin point (not even chef cooks!).
Important Note:
After listening to our customer's feedback since 1994, we know that an Active Manuka Honey with a UMF range between 16-18 is the most effective, beneficial and therapeutic for both internal and external applications.
This is the reason, why Manuka Honey USA does not promote Active Manuka Honey with a rating of 20+,25+,30+ etc. because it is way too strong! Not only will you pay a lot more money for such extremely high rated honey, but most people will experience adverse reactions. No, pain, no gain, is NOT true when it comes to healing internal and external ailments naturally with Active Manuka Honey.
When searching information online, one clearly gets the impression that "the higher the UMF rating the better". For more information about the UMF Rating and the most beneficial UMF range, click on the following link:
http://www.manukahoneyusa.com/UMF-Rating.htm
Customer Testimonies:
Our Customer Testimonies can be searched by illness, by product, all testimonies, from medical professionals and the most popular link are the photo testimonials. All testimonies and links are found at:
http://www.manukahoneyusa.com/customer-testimonies-by-illness.htm
In Summary:
Use Active Manuka Honey with a UMF range between 16-18 first, if too strong, try Active Manuka Honey 10+ or mix Active Manuka Honey with a UMF range between 16-18, equal parts 50/50 with Regular Manuka Honey. If you have any further questions regarding the use of Active Manuka Honey, simply please email us at: manuka@manukahoneyusa.com
What is Meloderm used for?
| Meloderm is used for minor scratches, tiny cuts, abrasions, surface wounds, minor burns, insect stings and bites, rough skin on elbows and knees, damaged skin, non-specific skin irritations, psoriasis. Meloderm is very soothing skin ointment. |
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Meloderm Ointmet has been specially formulated to utilize the known benefits of Active Manuka Honey as identified by Dr. Molan's standard testing procedures developed at the University of Waikato in New Zealand.
Apply to the affected areas of skin once or twice daily. Suitable for all skin areas. Do NOT apply Meloderm, IF there is a known reaction to honey!
Ingredients:
Active Manuka Honey, Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydroxylated Lanolin, Acetylated Lanolin, Cetyl Alcohol, 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,2-diol, Lanolin Alcohol, Mineral Oil Light, White Soft Paraffin
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