Essay On Manuka Honey

Bacteria are the most successful life form on Earth. It can be found everywhere – water, soil, air, animal, human body. Though most bacteria are harmless, there are some that can cause infectious diseases. These bacterial infection range from the common ones like ear infections to serious infection such as tuberculosis. Most of these infections can be treated by taking antibiotics.

Antibiotics, also referred to as antibacterial, are potent types of drug that kills or prevent the growth of infection caused by bacteria. It is derived from a Greek word anti and bios which means against and life (referring to bacteria which is also a life form).

When taking antibiotics, it should be as prescribed by the medical practitioner. When advised to take it for a week or two, you should follow it carefully even if you feel better. It should always be completed or if not, it will cause the infection to worsen which may lead to the bacteria resistant to the effect of antibiotic.

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Studies show that not only does Manuka honey treat wounds, it can also be used to treat internal bacteria infections. It contains methylglyoxal, an antibacterial compound that is more potent in this type of honey. Another benefit of taking Manuka honey as antibiotic is that it does not cause any development of a certain drug-resistant bacteria known as the “superbug”. This type of development occurs when a person has been taking the same antibiotic repeatedly. It has also effectively eradicated more than 200 strains of clinical bacteria and diseases which includes Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA), Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE), periodontitis, gingivitis, dental plaque and Helicobacter