It effectively inhibits the growth of cancerous tumours in the breast, skin and colon, revelas study

Researchers at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) in Al Ain have discovered that Manuka honey effectively inhibits the growth of cancerous tumours in the breast, skin and colon.

In their study, which was carried out over five years, using animal skin tumour cells, the researchers administered manuka honey intravenously in conjunction with chemotherapy, and the results showed an improvement in the overall survival of the animal, local dailies reported.

The honey has long been known for its medicinal properties, particularly as an anti-bacterial agent, to heal wounds and soothe many skin conditions.

Professor Al Ramadi said the team used three different cancer cells (breast, skin and colon cancer) in the research and demonstrated that the addition of exceedingly small amounts of manuka honey, as little as 1.0 per cent, can stop the growth of cancer cells by up to 70 per cent…

References

1. ^{^} Dr Basel Al Ramadi (www.fmhs.uaeu.ac.ae)