Manuka Essential Oil vs Manuka Honey

Manuka honey and Manuka Oil are two completely individual substances with distinctively different chemical compositions and well-being-supporting properties. Manuka honey is extracted from Manuka flowers by European honey bees, while the highly concentrated Manuka essential oil is steam distilled from the shrub's leaves, seeds, bark and gum.

Manuka Essential Oil Benefits & Uses

• Promotes wound healing
  Manuka is well known for its healing properties. It is used for disinfecting wounds and speeding up the healing of scar tissue.

• Treats toenail fungus
  Manuka has strong antimicrobial and antifungal properties, which can inhibit and treat fungal skin infections, including athlete's foot and toenail fungus. Manuka essential oil is also can be used as a natural remedy for warts, due to its antiviral and antibacterial effects. 
  If you don't have Manuka essential oil on hand, Oregano Oil would be an excellent substitute for Manuka.

• Reduces acne
  Its antibacterial and antioxidant properties help treat acne blemishes. It clears pores and control breakouts by reducing the growth of bacteria.
  Simply apply 1 drop twice daily to the affected area, or dilute it with a carrier oil like fractionated coconut oil for sensitive skin.