Manuka honey is extremely precious and contains more powerful antibacterial properties than other types of honey. Manuka is a special type of honey which is derived from Manuka flowers that only exist in New Zealand.
Manuka oil, which is extracted from Manuka leaves and bark, and Manuka honey have remarkable antibacterial activities, and the native Maoris have highly valued them as treatments for colds and wounds since ancient times.

Today, the medical benefits of Manuka honey are recognized, so Manuka oil and honey are treated as pharmaceutical products in Australia and New Zealand.

Almost none honey bee disease exists in New Zealand. In addition, the law forbids providing honey bees with antibiotic drugs. In this way, New Zealand is a country that gives consideration to living creatures and nature. That is why New Zealand can produce safe and secure honey.

Honey bees have antibacterial activity derived from hydrogen peroxide occurred biologically. However, the antibacterial activity varies.
Some honey types have lower antibacterial activity than that of sugar while some honey types have as high antibacterial activity as to stop the growth of bacteria even when diluted with hundred parts of water. In this way, the antibacterial activity of honey differs significantly depending on the honey type. In such a sense too, Manuka honey is really special honey. It is said that the antibacterial activity of general honey is weak against heat so it does not exert its effect if it is put in hot tea. However, the antibacterial activity of the Manuka honey has a characteristic that is strong against heat.