ABSTRACT
The use of honey in healing dates back to ancient times. There has been growing interest in honey as a natural treatment, which has led to scientic investigations addressing its therapeutic properties. Research has revealed that particular honeys have effective healing properties. One such group of honeys is the Leptospermum honeys, which have been described as “the best natural antibiotic in the world” (Davis 2002). The Leptospermum honeys, known for their therapeutic properties, can be grouped as New Zealand manuka honey from Leptospermum scoparium and the Australian jelly bush honey from Leptospermum polygalifolium. This honey is produced by honeybees (Apis mellifera) feeding on Leptospermum ora (Chepulis and Francis 2013).
