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Manuka honey
Also called: medical honey
Honey from New Zealand's manuka bush.
- Why people take it
- Wounds, sore throat.
- What the evidence says
- Medical-grade honey helps some wounds.
- How it is usually taken
- As food, or medical-grade honey dressings on wounds.
- Be careful
- Sugar; never give honey to babies under 1 year.
- Medicines it can interact with
- Count it as sugar in diabetes. No honey for babies under 1 year.
Other other compounds
Common questions
What is Manuka honey?
Honey from New Zealand's manuka bush.
Why do people take Manuka honey?
Wounds, sore throat.
Does Manuka honey work?
Medical-grade honey helps some wounds.
How much Manuka honey do people take?
As food, or medical-grade honey dressings on wounds.
Is Manuka honey safe?
Sugar; never give honey to babies under 1 year.
Does Manuka honey interact with medicines?
Count it as sugar in diabetes. No honey for babies under 1 year.
Sources and further reading
Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.
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