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Holdom Karen 1998, April 5. Humble honey may be a new weapon in the war against super bugs. Sunday Star-Times

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Manuka honey tested against eight strains of methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus. At 4% dilution, all strains were killed. Discusses potential use of honey to dress wounds and burns. Honey fights bacteria in 3 ways. Its low pH retards bacteria growth; its high sugar content sucks moisture away from bacteria: contains an enzyme which, when diluted, contains hydrogen peroxide, a highly effective anti-bacterial agent. Manuka honey contains a more potent anti-bacterial factor.

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Humble honey may be a new weapon in the war against super bugs

1998, April 5
Holdom Karen
Sunday Star-Times

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