manuka honey

British  

noun

1. honey from the nectar of the manuka tree, often used for medicinal purposes; known as active manuka honey if it has a UMF rating of over 10.

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Example Sentences

Flamingo Estate blends anti-inflammatory and skin-restoring manuka honey with hydrating lanolin and shea butter for an ultra-rich yet cloud-like cream that you can use on your hands or anywhere that needs some extra love.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 2025

My personal routine consists of cleansing with manuka honey, a prebiotic that feeds the microbiome, and applying mineral SPF to protect my skin from sun damage.

From Slate • Jan. 12, 2022

That’s because it is also a business – it is rented out for accommodation and functions, and features a 450-hive manuka honey business – and constitutes more than a $10m investment in New Zealand.

From The Guardian • Jun. 29, 2020

The Australians are “literally selling 80 different species as the same,” said Tony Wright, the general manager for market access at Comvita, one of New Zealand’s largest producers of manuka honey.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 2, 2019

She tells Suesetta, “Now, I want you to measure eight cups of water and a half cup of manuka honey, and let’s get that pot on the stove.”

From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson