ABOUT BERRINGA
Research and science
This website gives you information about the wonderful world
of 100% Australian honey. Where does it come from, what does it do and why
100% Australian Berringa honey is so special.
We are also committed to research
and development with The world's leading scientists to assist with education, research, and product validation.
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If you really want to know more about the science behind honey,
We have listed several scientific references below, a list that we are constantly adding as the world of science increasingly illuminates the powerful properties
of honey.
The use of Australian honey in wound healing
Honey is known for its healing and antimicrobial properties. The bioactivity of honey depends on many factors, including geographic location and the floral source from which the honey is derived. Berringa honey from Leptospermum polygalifolium is known for its properties
antimicrobial agents associated with the presence of a natural compound, Methylglyoxal (MGO).
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Historically, silver has also been used medicinally and silver impregnated dressings are widely used for chronic wound care. Some studies have shown the cytotoxicity of silver in wound repair and are being sought
natural antimicrobials as alternative topical treatments to silver.
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This report investigates the correlation between antimicrobial activity and activity of particular honeys derived from Leptospermum . Initial research tested the efficacy of these honeys against a particular bacterium (Staphylococcus aureus), while subsequent studies evaluated the effect of this honey on a variety of food pathogens, animal pathogens (for example, mastitis), and human pathogens (for example example, Golden Staph).
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Using honeys sourced from all over Australia and tested against various reference microorganisms, it was shown that the potency
Anti-microbial from a particular Australian honey (from Leptospermum polygalifolium) is comparable to NZ Manuka honey (from L. scoparium). The results of this selection of honeys active against pathogenic bacteria have supported the registration of honey as a "medicine" with good therapeutic administration based on its antimicrobial activity.
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To view the source documents at RIRDC, follow this link: https://rirdc.infoservices.com.au/downloads/05-159.pdf.
Bio-active honey Berringa
Comparison of honey with silver for antibacterial activity
January 2012
The aim of this study was to compare the in vitro antimicrobial activity of Berringa honey and silver when tested against cultures of Psuedomonas aeruginosa and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Honey, silver, and oxytetracycline are capable of completely inhibiting the growth of P. aeruginosa and MRSA cultures. A higher percentage of honey (12–19%) is required to inhibit the Gram-negative bacteria P.aeruginosa, while a lower concentration (2.6-6.3%) is required to inhibit the Gram-positive bacteria MRSA.
The honeys with the highest MGO values were more effective in inhibiting both bacteria. The concentration of silver and oxytetracycline required to inhibit these cultures was much lower than the concentration of honey because they were pure compounds. Active compounds in honey (such as methylglyoxal) are present in the honey matrix and a more concentrated honey would be required for complete inhibition.
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