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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manuka honey

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

New Zealand’s manuka honey industry is worth about $220 million a year, and the producers have set a goal of increasing that to about $700 million within the next few years.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 2, 2019

The elements of manuka honey are said to be so special that New Zealand makers have even created grading systems to rate their potency — one is called the Unique Manuka Factor.

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