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Wedderspoon Raw Organic Manuka Honey Active 16+, 17.6-Ounce Jar

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This is an excellent quality Manuka Honey product. There is a bit of confusion over the UMF, MGO and OMA rating thing. UMF is the original and trademarked. MGO is a newer rating system that does not directly correlate to UMF but is accurate nonetheless. OMA is Wedderspoon's own rating system for determining activity within the raw honey. From my reading it appears to be pretty equitable to UMF. This honey is also USDA Organic certified (although that doesn't mean as much these days) to ensure that there are no additive ingredients to the product.

As for usage, I have two jars of this honey. I used the first on my wife's wounds following MOHS surgery for removal of skin cancer. The results were amazing and the surgeon and plastic surgeon both asked what we were using to allow the wounds to heal up so quickly with minimal scarring. There was also a staph infection as a result of the surgery that the honey took care of as well. It takes a bit of diligence to ensure daily dressing changes with fresh honey, but the results pay off. I ended up pre-soaking gauze with the honey and sandwiching between two layers of plastic wrap to create more manageable "bandages". These were used by my wife when she traveled in addition to direct application to the cleaned wound bed.
Basic process: Clean wound with Hydrogen Peroxide, follow with colloidal silver in nebulizer, then drizzle honey into wound and cover wound with pre-soaked gauze pad. The last bit is to cover the pre-soaked pad with a waterproof dressing like a Telfa-style pad to reduce oozing onto clothing/bedding. Care must be taken in finding adhesives that do not irritate the skin too much with the frequent dressing changes. There are also larger waterproof wound dressings with silver-impregnated that might be a good combination. Main idea is to minimize air-space and keep honey in constant contact with wound bed.

If this all sounds new, do some research on honey for wound care at the University of Waikato in New Zealand courtesy of Dr. Peter Molan.

Note, this honey is not "sterilized" via gamma radiation (which is not supposed to reduce activity in the honey like pasteurization) but is still highly effective. Honey is resistant to most any spoilage due to its activity and the sterilization process is just an extra step some honey manufacturer's take (Comvita or Summerglow) to be able to sell their products as medical devices in the US. It will allow the honey to be FDA-approved. Again, as I understand this is not a requirement but is done largely to gain approval for medical usage in hospitals and clinics. Check out Medihoney dressings. BTW, I have also used this topically on oral canker sores with great effect! Sores dissappeared in days and not weeks! Applied directly 3 x day.

Lastly, the other jar I use for tea and even coffee and it is delicious. It has a strong floral taste and finish (as would be expected) and is alittle more viscous than other Manuka honeys I have tried.

I have tried nearly all Manuka honey brands from NZ as I visit often and find this to be a great option for those of us who need a high-quality active raw Manuka honey without paying a load for shipping up the stuff from down under. Or you can just ask a friend heading that way to bring you back some :P

I purchased this honey with the intention of healing my stomach which has been in a shambles for 20 years. I've been on every Rx antacid known, the last being Aciphex which is very strong and costs me $167 for 30 pills with insurance. I tried this honey after reading of its capabilities but believing that it was just a high priced scam, but I'm desperate for releif so I spent the $28. 3 days after eating 1 tsp on bread per day my stomach pain was gone. I couldn't beleive it. I'm still waiting for it to return but it's been a couple of weeks now and I feel great. In the past I've had to give up coffee, beer, spicy food, chocolate, etc. and still had gnawing pain. If you have stomach problems try this. I'm going to tell my Dr. about it.

I've been eating domestic raw honey for a while now to soothe my stomach, but turned to the "stronger" (and obviously more expensive) manuka honey after hearing about its healing capabilities.

When I received the Wedderspoon organic manuka honey, I opened it up, and smelled its interesting aroma. It almost has a hint of antiseptic smell to it, along with the sweet honey scent. And it tastes like it smells, but you do get used to it, and it is absolutely delicious. It is thinner and runnier than "Really Raw" brand american honey, so I find myself eating it faster, which is fine except I am about to run out shortly after buying it. But for me, an admittedly starving artist who is notoriously thrifty, it is still definitely worth the money.

So what has it done for me?
It calms my heartburn, helps my digestion, reduces nausea associated with IBS, and I've used it on a skin infection with great success. All while being completely natural and delicious.

I am very pleased with this honey - if you've read about the benefits of manuka honey you will be pleased to find that it does everything they says it does [and more].

I will be ordering one more jar from Amazon, before moving to New Zealand at the end of the summer, where I will be quite excited to buy it locally!

I buy on Amazon a lot and for some reason, I kept seeing this honey. I read the reviews and decided to buy some for my sister who has some kind of skin condition on her hand. Her skin was rough, red, scaly, itchy and she has had it for about a year. Sound like ECZEMA???? She has tried prescriptions and over the counter stuff with little success. I bought this and brought it to her and I said "You are going to think I am crazy, but this honey is going to heal your hand." She told me that within 18 hours, the swelling had gone down significantly. Within 5 days, it was much, much better. And, in about 2 weeks, it was practically healed, except for her skin looking a little different color due to the trauma to it over the year. This stuff is amazing!! She just put honey on it and covered it with a big bandage.

Oh, and btw, who cares if it is a plastic container. You can't have it all.

Please note: The following review is based on experiences which may not in any way be construed as medical recommendation. The decisions made in this situation were made in agreement with my physician and after careful research. Always consult with your own doctors before embarking on any medical treatment. In addition, the seller of this product is in no way responsible for any treatment decisions made regarding the use of the honey. I am simply relaying my own experiences.

Manuka Honey is not only great on toast, it has many medical uses. In September of 2008, I contracted what turned out to be an autoimmune disorder called pyoderma gangrenosum, which acts as a "flesh eating disease" and it destroyed all the flesh on the front and sides of my right leg below the knee. Recovery has been long and hard, and as of August of 2009, nearly a year later, is not complete. In February, after months of wound healing, I had reached a plateau where there were a number of open areas and the scar tissue was still very raw and oozing. It had been that way for a long time.

A friend suggested I try manuka honey. My doctor and I began researching the product, and after finding many medical journal articles on the subject, and becoming acquainted with Dr Peter Molan of New Zealand's Waikato University, the primary researcher into manuka honey's medicinal uses, we decided to give it a try.

Within weeks the stubborn open areas had closed up and the scar was looking much better. Not only that, but the "pipe veins" which had formed, large varicose veins which protruded and were very fragile, had begun to recede. It was amazing.

I am now using less honey, because of the progression of healing, and though I have a ways to go before I can walk normally again, there is no doubt that the manuka honey has played a large part in my healing.

Please note that this honey is being sold as a dietary supplement and food product, and any medicinal uses should be discussed at length with your doctors.

A photographic journal of my experience with pyoderma gangrenosum can be found as a right menu link off of [...] -- please note that the photos are somewhat graphic in nature.

I have(had!) terrible GERD from years of Fosomax/Boniva (my "pre" education years). Also contracted horrible yeast infection from way too many antibiotics from narrowly-focused Western medicine doctors.

This Wedderspoon honey solved both of these persistent, painful problems. It cleared up my eczema-like patches (I believe these were from yeast infection) with no scarring. I tried EVERYthing else, nothing helped and I suffered from terrible itching until I found Manuka Honey. Whenever I eat something that I think may cause a GERD flareup, I take a couple teaspoons of Manuka Honey before bed or after a big meal, and no problems occur.

Tastes wonderful. BTW, I also give my Border Collie a 1/2 tsp. every morning. He loves it and it seems to have solved his sensitive stomach problem.

My dad had a very large pressure sore (bed sore) on his buttocks after spending over 2 months in the hospital. His home-nurse suggested using honey. After researching, I came across Manuka Honey and decided the $28 price tag would be worth it IF it helped.

My dad's sore was HUGE and DEEP. Unfortunately, I never photographed it or measured it but it was BIG and infected and very serious.

It has been 3 weeks (THREE WEEKS) that my dad has been applying the Manuka Honey on his sore. Every time the sore gets dirty from a bowel movement, the Aide reapplys the honey and dressing. I'm guessing his dressing gets changed 2 to 3 times per day.

I see my Dad weekly and at the 3rd week, I was SHOCKED to see the dramatic improvement. The sore is only about an inch in length and not very deep at all when it was about 6 inches long and very deep (I'm guessing at the size since I never measured it.But it was Huge!!).

I am a believer. They say, seeing is believing. Well, I have seen, I continue to see, and I truly believe in Manuka Honey. I can't say enough about this product.

It is a shame that doctors and pharmacies make consumers pay for medicines when there are alternatives.

I hope this review helps some of you who are doubtful. It has and continues to help but dad. Try it!!!! It's a miracle indeed!!

My husband was told that he had h-pylori last year. I have to mention he also suffers from acid reflux and ibs. After a antibiotic treatment that consisted of 4500 mgs a day for 2 weeks the stubborn h-pylori was not affected and the burning from his throat to his bowels was still very present. I researched herbal remedies and found that this honey was a cure for most of what he suffered from. I said what do we have to lose. The antibiotics made him so sick he was not willing to go another round to hope they would get rid of it. So we ordered this honey and started the slow process of healing. I also have to mention that he did have a severe case of infection that had been prolonged over several years. The honey started to work after the first couple jars or about 2 tbls a day. Needless to say today after 3 months he is h-pylori free and he continues to take it for his acid reflux. It does everything it says. He takes it regularly and I would not be without it ever. It has made the difference in his and my life to be able to be pain free for the first time in years. Make sure you get 16 plus to get the full benefits. You wont be sorry.
Carol from Kentucky

The quality of this product is excellent or at least very good. I learned about the health benefits of genuine Manuka honey while visiting New Zealand and have been a fan ever since. There are peer-reviewed publications in credible scientific journals on the antibacterial properties of Manuka honey - I tried it recently on some road rash from a bike crash and it does work (albeit messy - so you will need good bandages also). It also goes great in tea for a strong floral flavor. The only cons might be the expense, but if you use it sparingly it will last quite a while. I also noticed that some batches are more "watery" than others but didn't associate that with any differences in taste or quality.

I ordered the Manuka Honey after a lot of research to find if it actually can help with stomach problems. After reading a few news articles etc... it seems this stuff can really work, so I thought I'd give it a try. I've tried all the doctor's ideas, and it was time for my own.
I'm a tad disappointed that it is a plastic container, as we try to avoid plastic packaging. Unlike others stated, our top was closed and everything was all sealed up tight!
As stated by a few others, this honey is not for the light hearted! it won't be like the honey you get in the squeezy bottle with the cute picture of a bee on it. I'd assume if you are purchasing this, you are for the same reasons as most (medical reasons). So, no, it is not the best tasting honey I've ever had. In fact, it is hard for me to get down. It is VERY strong, sweet and THICK! I've bought regular organic, raw honey before and this is WAY stronger! I don't think taste should be a deciding factor if you are buying it for medical reasons.
So far, I am noticing a few changes in my stomach problems for the better! I am very hopeful these will continue to get better as I increase the intake. This is how I am taking it. I did not find any directions ON the bottle. I hope this is helpful:
How is Active Manuka Honey taken for acid reflux, heart burn, up-set stomach stomach ulcer, gastritis, duodenal ulcer, IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)? Active Manuka Honey is especially useful for an upset GI Tract, because a 5% concentration of this honey has shown to destroy helicobacter pylori, the bacteria that causes most stomach ulcers. Active Manuka Honey also seems to destroy a range of bacteria associated with gastroenteritis and diarrhea. Take one teaspoon of Active Manuka Honey and put it on a square inch size bread, or toast, bagel, cracker or a slice of banana, and take it 20 min. before meals to coat out the gastro intestinal tract. Do not drink anything right after Manuka Honey intake, in order to keep the honey as concentrated as possible. You can take a 4th teaspoon before retiring for the day and still brush your teeth after that.