UMF is an acronym for ‘Unique Manuka Factor’ which is the term given to the antibacterial property present in Active Manuka Honey. UMF is a floral property that comes from the nectar of Manuka flowers and has been found to possess extraordinary healing properties. This antibacterial activity is not present in any other type of honey except Manuka Honey

There is a measuring system that rates the antibacterial potency of Manuka Honey. Tested batches of Manuka Honey are given a UMF® rating, depending on their tested antibacterial activity. A UMF® rating of 10 is the minimum requirement to obtain an UMF rating and thus be considered useful in serious applications and optimal UMF rating for therapeutic use is generally considered between 10-18. UMF 20 or higher is too potent and may cause sensitivity in the form of a burning or stinging sensation.

Honey achieving this rating is commonly labeled as Active Manuka Honey and will carry the UMF® registered trademark. Only products with this trademark should be chosen if the intended use is for therapeutic purposes. Remember the UMF rating is your key indicator as to the strength of the antibacterial effect since you may be confused by some ordinary honey marked as being “active” but not have the required minimal rating.

1. It has the name UMF clearly stated on the front label.

2. It is packed into jars and labelled in New Zealand.

3. It is from the New Zealand companies licensed to use the name UMF.

4. It has the UMF licensee’s name on the front label.

5. It has a rating of UMF10 or more.

Regular honey has healing effect; however, Manuka Honey has even more than triple the effect than regular honey.

There are major differences between them:

Only Manuka Honey provides non-hydrogen peroxide antibacterial components.

Although not having a medicinal product licence, active Manuka Honey is a natural product without known side effects. Active UMF Manuka Honey is antibacterial, antiviral, anti-fungal and anti-parasitic. It also has very powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties; that gives this precious medical honey a significant competitive advantage over regular antibiotics and medications that can only be used as short term medications due to their unwanted side effects. It is a completely natural honey product from the unspoiled countryside of New Zealand.

Active Manuka Honey can be taken as a supplement suitable for all ages except for children under one year of age. Active Manuka honey contains all the necessary vitamins and minerals for sustaining life, including Vitamins A, B-complex, C, D, E, and K; beta-carotene; enzymes. This 100% natural product gives your body all the time it needs to recover from illnesses of the digestive system and also support natural body defenses. For some women who may be concerned about their weight, there is nothing to be worried about. Active Manuka Honey has only 21 calories per teaspoon and hence does not promote weight gain. In addition, it has a higher sweetening power than sugar does, which means you can use less honey to substitute for sugar but maintain the same degree of sweetness.

People all over the world have already switched to this natural remedy. Antibiotics and prescription medication could not solve their problems and they are also afraid of causing unpleasant side effects. It also taste good and is affordable. Why not give “umf manuka honey” a try?