Reserch and Development Trend

Research and development of bee products have gained significant attention in recent years. Studies have been conducted to explore the potential health benefits and applications of natural bee products, these studies aim to meet the increased demand for a more balanced, healthy, and safe diet. Additionally, research has been investigated to explore the pharmaceutical prospects of bee products. TA (Total Active) and other commonly used honey factors are compared to the antibacterial activity of a percentage of phenol solution. The range TA is obtained from actual measurements after sampling by a third testing party. The measurable range of the index is 0 – 100+ (0 - 100%). The higher the value, the stronger the antibacterial activity.
Study and research shows that total active (TA) in medicinal honey, such as MediTree honey can act as broad-spectrum antibacterial agents with antimicrobial biofilm which resistance to variety of bacteria mainly including helicobacter pylori, staphylococcus aureus, candida albicans, propionibacterium acnes, escherichia coli etc. The Nobel Prize winner "Father of Helicobacter pylori" recognized that the level of total active substances (TA) in Australian raw meditree honey is very high, and is expected that continuing research will focus on finding results that may end the proliferation of heliobacter pylori in the gastrointestinal tract system.

Research also shows that medicinal honeys like MediTree honey that contains comprehensive antioxidant substances, expressed as a unified antioxidant index (UAF). MediTree honey is produced in Western Australian native forests. Collected from “Medicine Tree” which only grows in pristine forests of the south-west region in Australia. This honey has a long history by indigenous communities on treating diseases, such as fever, sore throat, dysentery and stomach problems, as well as treating skin burn and wounds. Meditree honey has significant pre-biotic potential, high in minerals, naturally antimicrobial and antioxidants, the taste of this honey is similar to a long time brewing Chinese traditional herb medicine and its medium to semi-dark amber colouring has a rich and full-bodied flavour of herb medicine, it is smooth and delicate and yet has tendencies towards savoury. This honey has become popular for its medicinal properties because it’s multiple health benefits, in other words – it is a world class healing honey.

Study also shows that medicinal honey has an capacity of repair mucous membranes and prevent recurrence caused by antibacterials above with Bad breath, bloating, acid reflux, reflux, ulcers, erosion, excessive helicobacter pylori, gastrointestinal cancer problems. It can comprehensively address stomach problems and is beneficial for conditions such as oral ulcers, rhinitis, laryngitis, respiratory inflammation, lung nodules, poor digestion, constipation, and polyps. It kills harmful bacteria, repairs the gastrointestinal mucosa, and has excellent anti-inflammatory effects. Because Medicinal Tree Honey contains active enzymes that stabilize blood sugar, it can help diabetics stabilize and improve their blood sugar levels. * See the honey active levels from the table on left).

More than 128 authoritative organizations around the world have conducted research on the medicinal value of honey and recommended medicinal honey such as MediTree Honey. The following are some of them:

• The International Bee Research Association (IBRA)
• The Centre for Bee Research at the University of Western
• Australia UAF Organisation Inc.
• The Royal Melbourne Hospital
• The Behaviour, Ecology and Evolution Lab at the University of Sydney
• The Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) for Honey Bee Products
• The Bee Research Centre at Agroscope in Switzerland
• The Royal Perth Hospital
• Perth Children’s Hospital
• The School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of New South Wales
• University of Sunshine Coast

Formation of free radicalsFree radicals and other reactive oxygen species are derived either from normal essential metabolic processes in the human body or from external sources such as exposure to X-rays, ozone, cigarette smoking, air pollutants, and industrial chemicals.

Function of AntioxidantsAn antioxidant is a molecule stable enough to donate an electron to a rampaging free radical and neutralize it, thus reducing its capacity to damage. These antioxidants delay or inhibit cellular damage mainly through their free radical scavenging property.[2] These low-molecular-weight antioxidants can safely interact with free radicals and terminate the chain reaction before vital molecules are damaged.

Some antioxidants, including glutathione, ubiquinol, and uric acid, are produced during normal metabolism in the body.[3] Other lighter antioxidants are found in the diet. Although there are several systems within the body that scavenge free radicals, the principle micronutrient (vitamins) antioxidants are vitamin E (α-tocopherol), vitamin C (ascorbic acid), and B-carotee.[4] .The body cannot manufacture these micronutrients, so they must be supplied in the diet. That’s were honey with a high UAF® can help.

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