More information about Manuka Honey

New site about using honey on wounds

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 04:54 GMT

if you are interested in using manuka honey on wounds, then there is a new website dedicated to this.

Honey For Wounds provides information about honey's use for wound healing, and includes references to quite a bit of the research that has been done.

It is good to see that there is now a growing amount of proper scientific research that has been done, and there are also now several clinical trials that have studied the use of medical grade honey in healing various types of wounds.

As more information is added to this site it should become a good resource for the medical use of honey.

See www.honeyforwounds.com

New German website for Manuka Honey established

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:25 GMT

Continuing our efforts to provide people with good information about the unique healing properties of manuka honey, we have now established a German language website. It's aim is to offer relevant information on the benefits and uses of manuka honey to German speakers, as well as offer our high quality range of manuka products people in Germany.

Using the name The New Zealand Honey Shop, the new website can be found at www.newzealandhoneyshop.de.

Ein neu experte website für Manuka honig, von jetzt ab.

Comvita UMF25+ Manuka Honey now back in stock

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 09:05 GMT

We are please to say that once again we have the UMF®25+ Manuka Honey in stock. It has been a bit of a wait, we appreciate, however this is just part of having a genuine natural product - mother nature only makes so much of it, and we can't just produce more anytime we want to.

For many people such a high strength UMF will not be necessary, and for example of UMF10 or UMF20 will be suitable. Those of you who do have a more sever condition and do want an extra high strength, genuine tested UMF®25 manuka honey, then once again you can order it online, from either our www.worldofnz.co.uk website or our sister website and physical shop: The New Zealand Honey Shop.

Comvita UMF25+ manuka honey

New website to promote Olive Leaf Extract

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:27 GMT

There is a new website recently launched that provides more information for people on the benefits of olive leaf extract.

With a particular focus on olive leaf extract using fresh leaves, it provides information on the antioxidant properties of this traditionally Mediterranean supplement.

Emphasising the benefits from fresh leaf use, and providing an overview of some of the research that has been done. Like most natural supplements, the source is highly important in the quality of the end product. Here the particular variety of olive tree that leaves are harvested from impacts the antioxidant level and health benefit of the extract.

The story is provided of how one particular olive grove started with the planting of a huge number of different varieties in order to scientifically find which one was best, and how that has now become the largest specialist olive grove for leaf extract in the world.

Read more yourself at http://www.fresholiveleaf.com

New Packaging For UMF20+ Manuka Honey

Thu, 08 May 2008 05:54 GMT

Recently Comvita, the world's leading producers of UMF® Manuka Honey have upgraded the packaging for their popular UMF20+ honey.

Still in a 250g jar, gone is the mostly black labelling and outer box, replaced with a mixed black and red label, and same for the outer box.

There has also been the removal of the word 'Active' from the labelling, and it now simply states UMF&174; 20+ Manuka Honey. This is to make clear that this is genuine UMF standard honey, and to prevent any mix up with those brands that are now trying to confuse consumers through there use of the word 'Active' even though their honey does not contain the same antibacterial activity levels.

It is still the same high quality, high strength honey contained inside, but this move by Comvita makes it easier for those people who do want a genuine, tested, UMF labelled honey to know what they are getting.

This UMF20+ Comvita Manuka Honey remains our most popular item. And it now looks even better on your shelf.

Olive Leaf Extract

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 06:12 GMT

We now have available for you the new olive leaf extract by Comvita.

Actually produced in Australia, where the New Zealand health products company Comvita have bought out an olive plantation and production facilities. It is the largest specialised olive leaf estate in the world, where the growing, harvesting and processing of fresh leaves is all done.

Comvita Olive Leaf Complex is mae from fresh olive leaves picked each day at sunrise. Then a unique extraction system provides the combnation of 12 key naturally occurring polyphenolic antioxidants. You get an extract that contains more that 30 times the polyphenolic antioxidant activity of an equivalent amount of extra virgin olive oil.

Available in its standard flavour, with in a peppermint version as well. World Of NZ now has this in stock in the UK.

Natural Insect Repellent

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 10:24 GMT

Dealing with mosquitoes and other biting insects is never fun, whether you are at home or on holiday. Before it used to be a choice between getting bitten or covering yourself in chemicals to stop the insects from attacking.

These days thankfully there is a growing number of natural options. One of these is the Bug Balme from Tui.

Known for their Bee Balme and other beeswax based massage waxes, Bug Balme uses a selection of essential oils, including neem and citonella, infused into organic beeswax to make an easy to apply prevention balme.

Giving you a natural insect repellent.

Being a balm, and coming in a handy tub, it is easy to carry around and take with you when travelling. No aerosols to worry about on planes, and not being liquid no waste from accidental spills - particularly handy with children. And you can get on with enjoying yourself.

Weather Looking Good For Manuka Honey Production

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 09:58 GMT

A summer of hot, dry weather in parts of New Zealand's North Island is proving to be good for beekeepers, and is likely to lead to a bumper crop of manuka honey.

With honey bees much preferring warmer weather where they can be much more productive, what some reports say is the hottest summer for 8 - 10 years in the region is making the bees happy, and the beekeepers too. Indications are it could be a great summer for collecting manuka honey, which is good news considering the increased demand for it occurring around the world. This is particularly so for the UMF labelled manuka honey as research and further anecdotal reporting continues to show the benefits of its natural healing properties.

With an average production per hive of 35kgs per year, beekeepers are expecting this could become 40kg or more in the current New Zealand summer.

This post is based on a report by Radio New Zealand News: http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/latest/200801281548/outlook_good_for_manuka_honey_crop

Beeswax Based Massage Waxes and Balmes

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 05:50 GMT

Next time you have (or give) a massage, how about using a massage wax instead of oil?

For years most massage therapists have been using massage oils to create lubrication and glide when performing massage. Oil has been synonymous with massage and that has gone relatively unchallenged, even though there have always been inherent difficulties when using massage oils. Traditional thinking has seldom investigated these.

Organic beeswax makes a fine base for massage wax. And New Zealand co-operative Tui makes some of the best.

A blend of natural, organic beeswax and high quality vegetable oils, Tui Massage & Body Wax gives you the lubricating advantages of regular massage oil with none of the handling problems. The Massage & Body Wax can be smoothly applied and reapplied without disrupting the flow of the massage. The semi-solid consistency of our Massage & Body Waxes eliminates spillage while making it easy to judge the desired amount for use. A simple hot wash removes wax residues, if any, from sheets, towels or clothing - a major advantage over massage oil.

Coming in a range of blends, from the original Bee Balme - a healing skin cream useful for rashes (especially nappy rash), dry skin, grazes and minor burns - to Lavender, Womens Blend, and a whole range more.

Bee Pollen now available in Capsules

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 15:08 GMT

Bee Pollen, one of nature's 'superfoods' being packed full of minerals, vitamins and proteins, is now available in capsule form too.

Although taking pollen granules (spread them over your cereal) is a great way to get your daily dose, there are those of you whose taste buds don't quite agree. So now to make it easier for you, it is also available in the form of capsules. Still with the same quality you have come to expect from Comvita, the leading New Zealand producer of bee and honey based health products, just giving you a new choice as to how to take it.

You can get your Comvita Bee Pollen Capsules in either 100 or 200 capsule sizes. As always available with easy UK delivery.