 | Buy Manuka HoneyOnline Catalogue | Manuka Honey | Buy Manuka Honey How Does UMF Active Manuka Honey Work on Wounds?By reducing infection
Osmosis Acidity Hydrogen Peroxide Activity Pytochemical Factor - UMF
While Manuka honey has been found in laboratory tests to kill the 7 most common bacteria found in wounds, it is the ability of the UMF factor to retain its antibacterial activity and penetrate deep into wounds that helps to make it so exceptional.
Controls Inflammation Inflammation is a vital response to injury/infection, however it needs to be controlled. If it is excessive or prolonged it can prevent healing and cause further damage. Honey contains antioxidants and therefore controls the inflammatory process by mopping up excess destructive free radicals. Controlled inflammation also contributes to pain relief.
Hastens granulation and epithelialisation Honey aids the cellular processes involved in wound repair.
Reduces wound odour By killing infection By providing glucose as a preferential nutrient source for bacteria instead of amino acids. Lactic acid which is produced as the end product of glucose utilization is odourless; whereas the sulphur and ammonia products that are produced as a result of amino acid utilization produce the offensive odours.
Lifts dead tissue and draws dirt out of wounds
Provides an ideal moist wound environment for wound healing A moist wound environment promotes the ideal growing conditions for the fibroblasts and epithelial cells resulting in less scarring Dressings do not stick because of the outflow of lymph Dressings are therefore easily and painlessly changed Remaining honey is easily washed off Provides this moist wound environment whilst also providing antibacterial action. |
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