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Greetings from New ZealandWe hope that this finds you safe and well and out of reach from the COVID-19 virus.At Manuka Natural we are able to continue supplying our customers from around the world although there are disruptions to air freight to some European destinations. We are also finding that shipments to USA, Canada, UK and Australia are taking [...]

Manuka honey, native to New Zealand, has antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that set it apart from other forms of floral honey. It has traditionally been used to heal wounds, soothe sore throats, prevent tooth decay. Honey has been around forever, but it has re-emerged in modern times and with the backing of extensive scientific study as both a [...]

Excerpt from research paper:  "Bee Propolis also exhibits antiviral activity, thanks to the presence of flavonoids, caffeic acid, and esters of aromatic acids. The mechanism of action of these compounds consists in blocking the possibility of transmitting viruses to other cells, inhibiting their propagation and destroying the outer envelope of the virus [Marcucci 1995]. The activity [...]

As COVID-19 spreads around the world people ask what they can do to protect themselves from infection.As we know, development of an effective vaccine will be at least 18 months away so what can we do in the meantime?Firstly we need to protect and enhance our natural immunity to viruses and one answer may be [...]

Corticosteroids, commonly known as steroids found in many creams and ointments for treating skin disorders can lead to skin thinning and exposure to sunburn and UV therapy can lead to skin cancer according to recent research.Malassezia yeasts, which have been associated with the skin conditions pityriasis versicolor, seborrheic dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, and psoriasis are commonly [...]