Manuka honey with a high UMF rating is significantly more effective than examples with a low rating, or regular honey, in improving wound healing, new research shows.
Researchers at the University of Sydney compared the effectiveness of Manuka honey of different UMF (unique Manuka factor) ratings (ranging from 5 to 20 depending on antibacterial activity) and ordinary, store-bought honey in healing large, bloody wounds on horses’ legs.
They said the results were “quite remarkable” and applicable to humans.