"16 plus active 12 or 5 plus."  This was the text from my client attempting to purchase Manuka Honey. Yes I know about it and use it too, but I haven't seen 3 different strengths. 16 plus active,12 or 5 plus. Does anyone know what those designations mean and what should be used on the breast?

Janet Dombro, IBCLC 


> On Mar 9, 2015, at 2:10 PM, the juliest person you know <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> Manuka honey kicks ass.  It's awesome on a sore throat, can be used for minor skin afflictions and burns, or skin afflictions that are unaffected by medications.  Still, it's honey, and should not be used any place a baby will ingest it.
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C4%81nuka_honey
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> http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/manuka-honey-medicinal-uses 
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> http://www.webmd.boots.com/vitamins-and-minerals/manuka-honey
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> Trader Joe's sometimes carries Manuka honey.  Beware of counterfeit honey, though.  A lot of products labeled as honey or manuka honey are adulterated with sugar syrups or non-manuka honey.    Julie Tardos, who has a jar in her cupboard for medicinal purposes ==== I went to rehab in wine country just to keep my options open.  -- Robin Williams
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