PaulB
You are wasting your breath..once Vic gets a bee under his bonnet...ouch...there's no dissuading him from yet another of his cracked honeypot ideas.
Vic
Manuka honey is a form of monofloral honey which is produced by bees which feed on the flowers of the manuka plant, better known as the tea tree in some regions of the world. A similar honey is made in Australia with bees which feed on the jellybush. According to studies which have been conducted on manuka honey, this honey has a few interesting properties.
The tea tree is known to be antibacterial and antifungal, and it is has been used for decades as a source of things like mouth washes and disinfectants. Manuka honey harnesses the properties of the tea tree, combining them with the already naturally antibacterial properties of honey. In addition to tasting good, manuka honey can also be used in wound dressing to prevent infection or fungal colonization, and some people believe that consuming it is also beneficial.I believe it was used during the First World War as a dressing on bandages...but Vic will know more about that than myself as he was undoubtedly there....
The only problem is the tea tree is normally found in the Southern hemisphere so I am afraid Vic you'll have to pack up your bags and move to New Zealand ..oh dear what a shame ..never mind..as old Windsor Davies used to say to his troops...bye Vic have a pleasant journey.