| Regular Honey | Manuka Honey |
|---|---|
| (Health Benefits) Limited, General wellness |
(Health Benefits) Energy booster, Immune support, Digestive health, Cough & sore throat relief, Skin health, Helps in acidity & heartburn, Wound healing |
| (antibacterial strength) Mild |
(antibacterial strength) Very strong (increases with higher MGO ratings) |
| (Shelf Stability) Good |
(Shelf Stability) Exceptional. Thanks to high MGO and Ph |
| (Unique Active compound) Hydrogen peroxide (unstable) |
(Unique Active compound) MGO (Methylglyoxal) — stable, powerful antimicrobial compound |
| (Medical Use) Rarely used clinically |
(Medical Use) FDA-approved medicalgrade versions for wound treatment |
| (Source of nector) Various flowers (wildflower, clover, etc.) |
(Source of nector) Nectar from the Manuka tree (Leptospermum scoparium) found mainly in New Zealand |
| (Grading System) None or simple floral grading |
(Grading System) MGO grading for potency and purity |