UMF Manuka Honey has been shown in laboratory tests to kill the 7 most common bacteria found in wounds.

Comvita Wound Care 18 is a topical product to assist in the treatment of wounds such as minor burns cuts and scrapes.

UMF Unique Manuka Factor first identified at New Zealands Waikato University is an antibacterial activity in addition to the hydrogen peroxide found in ordinary honeys making UMF Manuka Honey special amongst the honeys of the world.

UMF 18 is the Authorised Seal of the Active Manuka Honey Industry.

How Comvita Woundcare 18 Helps HealSupports the body in fighting infectionWounds and burns are prone to infections that can dramatically slow down the healing process.

Tests have shown that honey can help clear wounds and assist in the normal immune response to infection when used as a dressing thus helping in the healing process.

Studies show that Manuka honey with a height UMF rating helps the natural immune response.

Supports Natural DefensesWounds often cause damage to underlying circulations reducing the supply of body nutrients needed for tissue regrowth.

Honey osmosis actually draws serum from the body up into the wound helping to increase tissue growth.

Honey also contains glucose essential in helping white blood cells fight bacteria.

Assists Tissue GrowthWhen honey is used in wound dressings it provides a moist bacteriafree environment.

Keeping a wound moist also reduces scarring by stopping scabs from forming on the surface of the wound.

Creates a Healing BarrierWhen honey is put on a wound beneath a sterile cotton dressing the honey acts as a liquid barrier between the wound and the dressing.

This helps prevent the dressing from sticking which in turn can reduce pain and tissue damage when dressings are changed.

Assists HealingStudies have shown that the acidity produced by honey helps stimulate minor wound healing.

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