Preferred Label : Manuka Honey;
NCIt synonyms : Leptospermum Honey;
NCIt definition : A monofloral honey with potential wound repair and antibacterial activities. Manuka
honey is produced by bees fed on the flowers of the New Zealand Manuka bush (Leptospermum
scoparium). Manuka honey contains a significant higher concentration of the 1,2-dicarbonyl
compound methylglyoxal, which may account for its antibacterial activity; this agent
may release small amounts of hydrogen peroxide which may also contribute to its antibacterial
activity. Manuka honey has been reported to stimulate the formation of new blood capillaries
and the growth of fibroblasts and epithelial cells when applied topically to wounds.;
Drug name : Medihoney;
NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL383516;
PubMed : 18210383;
Origin ID : C74058;
UMLS CUI : C2347055;
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