For any of you who have tried the Perrin’s blend, you will know how effective it can be. As Perrin’s have already discovered the benefit of including honey in their blends, I thought I would share this article with you.

‘Researchers at Cardiff Metropolitan University have found that manuka honey is effective in combating the bacteria Streptococcus Pyogenes, which can make wounds hard to treat.  This condition has worsened because of resistance to antibiotics; however, it seems that the manuka honey can actually penetrate that resistance and kill the bacteria, even in small concentrations.

Other benefits include no instances of honey-resistant bacteria, plus honey is more cost-effective than antibiotics and may also complement antibiotic treatment.  If you want to use manuka honey for wound care, it is recommended that you use a medical grade product that has been treated to kill any bacteria on it’.

Source: Maddocks S et al. ‘Manuka Honey inhibits the development of Streptococcus pyogenes biofilms and causes reduced expression of two fibronectin binding proteins.’ Microbiology, March 2012 Vol 158.