Manuka Honey is honey from New Zealand from the native wild bush Manuka Tree. It has unique anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal action. This action is stronger than in other honeys, and is unique to Manuka Honey. Applications Manuka Honey with a high level of anti-bacterial activity kills pathogenic bacteria in the gut and encourages the growth of probiotic gut bacteria. Manuka Honey kills flesh eating bacteria and ulcer causing bacteria Manuka Honey has been shown to kill MRSA in vitro (in a test tube). Manuka Honey works really well for coughs and colds, either by taking a spoonful or mixing with hot water to make a drink. It is perfectly safe to take Manuka Honey while pregnant. Manuka Honey is safe for use in children over 12 months. MGO proves the honeys effectiveness, whereas UMF is only a rough indicator of its possible effectiveness. For quite some time the unique Manuka Honey anti-bacterial activity was known and measured by a general measurement of it biological effect (known as Unique Manuka Factor). UMF is a measurement of the honeys ability to kill bacteria. Last year, a breakthrough discovery came from a respected research group led by Professor Thomas Henle, University of Dresden. Henle and his team for the first time demonstrated that Methylglyoxal is directly responsible for the anti-bacterial activity of Manuka Honey. MGO Manuka Honey measures Methylglyoxal content based on standards developed by University of Dresden.