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  • ANTIBACTERIAL & ANTIVIRAL
    ANTIVIRAL BENEFITS OF MANUKA HONEY Antiviral and Immunomodulatory Effects of Phytochemicals from Honey against COVID-19: Authors: Mohammad A. I. Al-Hatamleh, Ma'mon M . Hatmal, Kamran Sattar, Suhana Ahmad, Mohd Zulkifli Mustafa, Marcelo De Carvalho Bittencourt, and Rohimah MohamudPublished: October 29, 2020Link: Antiviral and Immunomodulatory Effects of Phytochemicals from Honey against COVID-19: Potential Mechanisms of Action and Future Directions Anti-influenza viral effects of honey in vitro: potent high activity of manuka honey: Author: Ken Watanabe, Ratika Rahmasari, Ayaka Matsunaga, Takahiro Haruyama, Nobuyuki KobayashiPublished: May 29, 2014Link: Anti-influenza viral effects of honey in vitro: potent high activity of manuka honey In vitro antiviral activity of honey against VZV: A medicine study for potential remedy for shingles: Author: Aamir Shahzad, Randall J CohrsPublished: 2012Link: RIn in vitro antiviral activity of honey against varicella zoster virus (VZV): A translational medicine study for potential remedy for shingles ANTIBACTERIAL BENEFITS OF MANUKA HONEY Therapeutic Manuka Honey: Authors: Dee A Carter,,* Shona E. Blair< /a>, Nural N. Cokcetin, < a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Bouzo%20D%5BAuthor%5D" target="_blank">Daniel Bouzo, Peter Brooks, Ralf Schothauer, and Elizabeth J. HarryPublished: April 20, 2016Link: Therapeutic Manuka Honey: No Longer So Alternative Antibacterial effect of Manuka honey on Clostridium difficile: Author: Eric N Hammond and Eric S DonkorPublished: May 7, 2013Link: Antibacterial effect of Manuka honey on Clostridium difficile Killing of Six Common Wound Pathogens With Manuka Honey Dressings: Author: Denis Watson, Stephen Bergquist, Julie Nicholson, David H NorriePublished: June 28, 2017Link: Comprehensive In Situ Killing of Six Common Wound Pathogens With Manuka Honey Dressings Using a Modified AATCC-TM100 The unusual antibacterial activity of medical-grade Leptospermum honey: Author: S E Blair, N N Cokcetin, E J Harry, D A CarterPublished: June 10, 2009Link: The unusual antibacterial activity of medical-grade Leptospermum honey : antibacterial spectrum, resistance and transcriptome analysis Leptospermum scoparium: Text from: 'AUSTRALIAN NATIVE PLANTS, 4th ed' by Wrigley & Fagg, Reed Books, 1996Published: NALink: Leptospermum scoparium< /u> Manuka-type honeys can eradicate biofilms produced by Staphylococcus aureus strains: Author: Jing Lu , Lynne Turnbull, Catherine M. Burke, Michael Liu, Dee A. Carter, Ralf C. Schlothauser, Cynthia B. Whitchurch, and Elizabeth J. HarryPublished: 25 Mar, 2014Link: Manuka-type honeys can eradicate biofilms produced by Staphylococcus aureus strains with different biofilm-forming abilities Identification and quantification of methylglyoxal as the dominant antibacterial constituent of Manuka: Author: Elvira Mavric, Silvia Wittmann, Gerold Barth, Thomas HenlePublished: April, 2008Link: Identification and quantification of methylglyoxal as the dominant antibacterial constituent of Manuka (Leptospermum scoparium) honeys from New Zealand Secondary Bacterial Infections Associated with Influenza Pandemics: Author: Denise E. Morris, David W. Cleary, and Stuart C.ClarkePublished: June 23, 2017Link: Secondary Bacterial Infections Associated with Influenza Pandemics
  • ANTIINFLAMMATORY & ANTIOXIDANT
    ANTIINFLAMMATORY BENEFITS OF MANUKA HONEY Protective effects of Manuka honey: Authors: Massimiliano Gasparrini, Sadia Afrin, Tamara Y Forbes-Hernández, Danila Cianciosi, Patricia Reboredo-Rodriguez , Adolfo Amici, Maurizio Battino, Francesca GiampieriPublished: 2 August, 2018Link: Protective effects of Manuka honey on LPS-treated RAW 264.7 macrophages. a>Part 2: Control of oxidative stress induced damage, increase of antioxidant enzyme activities and attenuation of inflammation ANTIOXIDANT BENEFITS OF MANUKA HONEY Manuka honey attenuates oxidative damage: Authors: Lada Živković , Vladan Bajić, Dragana Dekanski, Andrea Čabarkapa-Pirković, Francesca Giampieri, Massimiliano Gasparrini, Luca Mazzoni, Biljana Spremo PotparevićPublished: May 12, 2018Link: Manuka honey attenuates oxidative damage induced by H2O2 in human whole blood in vitro< /a> Manuka honey protects middle-aged rats from oxidative damage: Author: Zakiah Jubri, Noor Baitee Abdul Rahim, Goon Jo AanPublished: November, 2013Link: Manuka honey protects middle-aged rats from oxidative damage< /u>
  • CANCER
    BENEFITS OF MANUKA HONEY FOR CANCER Intravenous Administration of Manuka Honey Inhibits Tumor Growth and Improves Host Survival When Combined with Chemotherapy: Authors: Maria J. Fernandez-Cabezudo, Rkia El-Kharrag, Fawaz Torab, Ghada Bashir, Junu A. George, Hakam El-Taji, Basel K. al-RamadiPublished: 7 February, 2013Link: Intravenous Administration of Manuka Honey Inhibits Tumor Growth and Improves Host Survival When Used in Combination with Chemotherapy in a Melanoma Mouse Model Manuka honey synergistically the chemopreventive effect on human colon cancer cells: Author: Sadia Afrin 1, Francesca Giampieri, Tamara Y Forbes-Hernández, Massimiliano Gasparrini, Adolfo Amici, Danila Cianciosi, Josè L Quiles, Maurizio BattinoPublished: 26 July, 2018Link: Manuka honey synergistically benefits the chemopreventive effect of 5-fluorouracil on human colon cancer cells by inducing oxidative stress and apoptosis, altering metabolic phenotypes and suppressing metastasis ability Effectiveness of honey on radiation-induced oral mucositis among patients with head and neck malignancies: Author: Jayson L Co, < a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Mejia+MB&cauthor_id=27028991">Michael Benedict A Mejia, Jocelyn C Que, Janine Margarita R DizonPublished: March 29, 2016Link: Effectiveness of honey on radiation-induced oral mucositis, time to mucositis, weight loss, and treatment interruptions among patients with head and neck malignancies: A meta-analysis and systematic review of literature Oxidative stress, inflammation, and cancer: how are they linked?: Author: Simone Reuter, Subash C Gupta, Madan M Chaturvedi, Bharat B AggarwalPublished: 16 September, 2010Link: Oxidative stress, inflammation, and cancer: how are they linked? a> Inhibition of STAT3 in Human Breast and Lung Cancer Cells by Manuka Honey: Author: Priyanka Aryappalli, Khadija Shabbiri, Razan J. Masad, Roadha H. Al-Marri, Shoja M. Haneefa, Yassir A. Mohamed, Kholoud Arafat, Samir Attoub, Otavio Cabral-Marques, Khalil B. Ramadi, Maria J. Fernandez-Cabezudo, and Basel K. al-RamadiPublished: 5 September, 2019Link: Inhibition of Tyrosine-Phosphorylated STAT3 in Human Breast and Lung Cancer Cells by Manuka Honey is Mediated by Selective Antagonism of the IL-6 Receptor The IL-6/STAT3 Signaling Pathway Is an Early Target of Manuka Honey-Induced Suppression of Human Breast Cancer Cells: Authors: Priyanka Aryappalli, Sarah S. Al-Qubaisi, Samir Attoub, Junu A. George, Khlouud Arafat, Khalil B. Ramadi, Yassir A. Mohamed, Mezoon M. Al-Dhaheri, Ashraf Al-Sbiei, Maria J. Fernandez-Cabezudo< /a>, and Basel K. al-RamadiPublished: August 14, 2017Link: The IL-6/STAT3 Signaling Pathway Is an Early Target of Manuka Honey-Induced Suppression of Human Breast Cancer Cells
  • CYSTIC FIBROSIS
    BENEFITS OF MANUKA HONEY FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS Manuka honey in the treatment of cystic fibrosis-associated chronic rhinosinusitis: Authors: Victoria S Lee, < a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Humphreys+IM&cauthor_id=32852889">Ian M Humphreys, Patricia L Purcell, Greg E DavisPublished: October 2, 2020Link: Manuka honey versus saline sinus irrigation in the treatment of cystic fibrosis-associated chronic rhinosinusitis: A randomised pilot trial
  • IMMUNE SUPPORT
    BENEFITS OF MANUKA HONEY FOR IMMUNE SUPPORT Mānuka honey-derived methylglyoxal microbial sensing by T cells: Authors: Jeffry S. Tang, Benjamin J. Compton, Andrew Marshall, Regan Anderson, Yanyan Li, Hannah van der Woude, Ian F. Hermans, Gavin F. Painter, and Olivier Gasser< /a>Published: 2020Link: Mānuka honey-derived methylglyoxal possessed microbial by mucosal-associated sensing invariant T cells
  • GASTRIC ULCERS & GUT HEALTH
    BENEFITS OF MANUKA HONEY FOR STOMACH ULCERS Molecular Mechanisms of Natural Honey Against H. pylori Infection: Authors:Published: July, 2016Link: Molecular Mechanisms of Natural Honey Against H. pylori Infection Via Suppression of NF-κB and AP-1 Activation in Gastric Epithelial Cells BENEFITS OF MANUKA HONEY FOR GUT HEALTH The susceptibility of gastrointestinal pathogens to the antibacterial effect of manuka honey: Author: S M Lin, P C Molan, R T CursonsPublished: 17 December, 2010Link: The controlled in vitro susceptibility of gastrointestinal pathogens to the antibacterial effect of manuka honey
  • ORAL HEALTH & SINUSITIS
    BENEFITS OF MANUKA HONEY FOR ORAL HEALTH Effect of Manuka honey on the clinical levels of dental plaque: Authors: Prathibha A. Nayak , Ullal A. Nayak, and R. MythiliPublished: December, 2010Link: Effect of Manuka honey, chlorhexidine gluconate and xylitol on the clinical levels of dental plaque Antibacterial potential of Manuka honey against three oral bacteria: Author: Patrick R Schmidlin, Helen English, Warwick J Duncan, Georgios N. BalibasakisPublished: September, 2014Link: Antibacterial potential of Manuka honey against three oral bacteria in vitro The effects of manuka honey on plaque and gingivitis: a pilot study: Author: Helen K P English, < a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Pack+AR&cauthor_id=15125017">Angela R C Pack, Peter C MolanPublished: April, 2004Link: The effects of manuka honey on plaque and gingivitis: a pilot study a> BENEFITS OF MANUKA HONEY FOR SINUSITIS Manuka honey sinus irrigation for the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis: a randomized controlled trial: Authors: Victoria S Lee, Ian M Humphreys, Patricia L Purcell< /a>, Greg E Davis Published: 9 December, 2016Link: Manuka honey sinus irrigation for the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis: a randomized controlled trial The association of Leptospermum honey with cytokine expression of chronic rhinosinusitis patients: Author: Jamil Manji, Andrew Thamboo, Vishnu Sunkaraneni, Amrit Singh, Scott Tebbutt, Cathie Garnis, Amin JaverPublished: March, 2019Link: The association of Leptospermum honey with cytokine expression in the sinonasal epithelium of chronic rhinosinusitis patients
  • PARASITES
    THE BENEFITS OF MANUKA HONEY FOR PARASITES Comparative effect of manuka honey on anaerobic parasitic protozoans: Authors: Shweta Sinha, Ajay Prakash, Rakesh Sehgal, Bikash MedihiPublished: August, 2018Link: Comparative effect of manuka honey on anaerobic parasitic protozoans with standard drug therapy under in in vitro conditions: A preliminary study
  • WOUNDS & SKIN CARE
    Acceptability to patients of a honey dressing for non-healing venous leg ulcers: Authors: C E Dunford , R Hanano Published: May, 2004Link: Acceptability to patients of a honey dressing for non-healing venous leg ulcers< /a> Honey is potentially effective in the treatment of atopic dermatitis: Clinical and mechanistic studies: Author: Abdullah A Alangari, < a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Morris+K&cauthor_id=28474502">Keith Morris, Bashir A Lwaleed, Laurie Lau, Ken Jones, Rose Cooper, Rowena JenkinsPublished: 30 March, 2017Link: Honey is potentially effective in the treatment of atopic dermatitis: Clinical and mechanistic studies Resolution of folliculitis decalvans with medical honey: Author: Yeh, Jennifer E, Hartman, Rebecca I, Xu, Jia, Hoang, Mai, Yasuda, Mariko RPublished: August, 2019Link: Resolution of folliculitis decalvans with medical honey Manuka honey-impregnated dressings in the treatment of neuropathic diabetic foot ulcers: Author: Alexandros V. Kamaratos ,Konstantinos N. Tzirogiannis,Stella A. Iraklianou,Georgios I. Panoutsopoulos,Ilias E Kanellos,Andreas I. MelidonisPublished: 18 September, 2012Link: Manuka honey-impregnated dressings in the treatment of neuropathic diabetic foot ulcers Health Benefits of Manuka Honey as an Essential Constituent for Tissue Regeneration: Author: Kamal Niaz, Faheem Maqbool, Haji Bahadar, Mohammad AbdollahiPublished: 2017Link: Health Benefits of Manuka Honey as an Essential Constituent for Tissue Regeneration
  • MANUKA HONEY IN THE NEWS
    BENEFITS OF MEDICINAL HONEY Mānuka honey: medical marvel or expensive snake oil?: Authors: Jacinta BowlerPublished: 11 October, 2022Link: Mānuka honey: medical marvel or expensive snake oil? Effect of Honey, Dextromethorphan, and No Treatment on Nocturnal Cough and Sleep Quality for Coughing Children and Their Parents: Authors: Ian M. Paul, MD , MSc; Jessica Beiler, MPH; Amyee McMonagle, RNPublished: December, 2007Link: Effect of Honey, Dextromethorphan, and No Treatment on Nocturnal Cough and Sleep Quality for Coughing Children and Their Parents Manuka honey pilgrim meets his benefactors: Authors: nzherald.co.nzPublished: April 15, 2009Link: Manuka honey pilgrim meets his benefactors Harnessing honey's healing power: Author: Angie KnoxPublished: June 8, 2004Link: Harnessing honey's healing power The Sweet Health Benefits of Manuka Honey Revealed: Author: LARRY OZPublished: 10 October, 2022Link: The Sweet Health Benefits of Manuka Honey Revealed 5 Benefits Of Manuka Honey In Ulcerative Colitis: Author: Norma PerkinsPublished: -Link: 5 Benefits Of Manuka Honey In Ulcerative Colitis Clinical Significance of Manuka and Medical-Grade Honey for Antibiotic-Resistant Infections: Authors: Victoria C. Nolan, James Harrison, John E. E. Wright, Jonathan A. G. CoxPublished: October 31, 2020Link: Clinical Significance of Manuka and Medical-Grade Honey for Antibiotic-Resistant Infections: A Systematic Review
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