Manuka honey 'could help fight superbugs'

[Carrot Cruncher]

From here http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-13047332

Manuka honey could be used to combat some of the most hard-to-treat infections that are resistant to powerful antibiotics, scientists say.

Lab experiments show it can clear bacteria found in festering wounds and contaminated hospital surfaces.

It works by breaking down the defences bacteria use against antibiotics, making it useful in treating superbug infections such as MRSA.

The results were presented at a Society for General Microbiology meeting.

Professor Rose Cooper from the University of Wales Institute Cardiff found a variety of honey from bees foraging on manuka trees in New Zealand proved effective.

[itsybitsy]

And it's on 3 for 2 in Tesco until 26 April.

[WhiteWolf]

As I turned the TV on this morning - tis background noise until I have to set off for work, I'm on a late.

There was a some kind of animal programme on the BBc, they were putting Manuka honey into a nasty open gash in a cats paw and the vet was saying what WE already know, that it will help with healing and fit infection.

WW

[diamond lil]

Jesus. Haven't I been telling you all this nonstop ??? Rolling eyes and clamped lips. Itsy, how much is it in Tescos ?

[itsybitsy]

Jesus. Haven't I been telling you all this nonstop ??? Rolling eyes and clamped lips. Itsy, how much is it in Tescos ?

I just copied this from the tesco grocery site.

Rowse Manuka Active 10+ Honey 340G £9.99
3 for 2 Cheapest Product FREE valid from 6/4/2011 until 26/4/2011

QuantityRowse Manuka Active Honey +5 340G £7.49
3 for 2 Cheapest Product FREE valid from 6/4/2011 until 26/4/2011

QuantityRowse Squeezy Honey Manuka 10+ 340G £9.99
3 for 2 Cheapest Product FREE valid from 6/4/2011 until 26/4/2011

[diamond lil]

Oh that's not bad at all, ty

[Carrot Cruncher]

Jesus. Haven't I been telling you all this nonstop ??? Rolling eyes and clamped lips

I was just posting evidence to back you up in case anyone thought you were a mad wee scots granny always banging on about honey

[diamond lil]

Ok well I am yes.. but a mad wee scots granny always banging on about honey who WAS RIGHT !