The labels MGO and UMF on jars of Mānuka honey puzzle a lot of consumers. In this post, we unveil why they are there, what the letters stand for, and what honey producers mean by them.   What are the differences between UMF and MGO? UMF and MGO...

What is psoriasis? Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes the rapid buildup of skin cells. Rapid buildup of cells results in scaling on the skin surface. This scaling can become red, dry, itchy, cracked and inflamed by bacterial ...

Mānuka oil is what is known as an essential oil. Essential oils generally come from nature. Examples you might have heard of are lavender, rosemary, geranium, sage, peppermint and rosewater. They contain the essence of a plant in compounds which a...

Manuka Honey is world renowned as it possesses the highest antimicrobial content of any honey on the planet. This means that it helps fight winter illnesses when consumed and it is also anti-fungal when applied to the skin and can fight all forms ...

Mānuka is a highly valuable plant for its use in rongoā māori, and historically it has had many applications. Some of these applications include: A soothing and healing tea made from the leaves. Mānuka honey derived from mānuka flowers has ...