Manuka | A medicinal plant in the Akhdar encyclopedia
Sterile medicated honey dressings are used for some wounds. Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Plant name
Manuka
Latin name
Leptospermum scoparium
Common names
Manuka
foreign names
Leptospermum scoparium
The group
Myrtaceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
New Zealand and Australia
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Myrtaceae family, the scientific name Leptospermum scoparium is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
Honey produced from nectar and oil
chemical components
Methylglyoxal in honey and terpenes in oil
Properties and medical uses
Sterile medicated honey dressings are used for some wounds.
Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
pharmaceutical forms
Preparations of honey produced from nectar and oil may be available as tea, powder, or standardized extract depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary drastically between forms and are not inferred from this record.
Side effects and precautions
Not all Manuka honey is a medicinal product; it should not be given to infants under one year old.
Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
New Zealand and Australia
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and the requirements of the Leptospermum scoparium species are taken into account, with the acquisition of botanically certified propagation material and avoidance of collecting threatened wild species.
History and Heritage
New Zealand and Australia.
This traditional use illustrates the historical context and does not, on its own, prove therapeutic efficacy.
Medical note
This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.
Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.
تنبيه صحي
هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.
استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.
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