1Meta-Analysis2023
Hu J, Kong L, Zhu S, Ju M, Zhang Q · Clin Exp Optom (2023)
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23 peer-reviewed studies
What the evidence says
Manuka Honey doesn't have enough studies with structured effect-size data yet to pool a verdict. Browse the studies below for individual findings.
Most evidence is from high-quality meta-analyses and randomised trials published 2004–2026.
Based on 23 studies · 1 meta-analysis · 15 RCTs
Confidence
Moderate confidence12 studies in the last 5 years · Latest meta-analysis: 2023
Hu J, Kong L, Zhu S, Ju M, Zhang Q · Clin Exp Optom (2023)
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Lee VS, Humphreys IM, Purcell PL, Davis GE · Clin Otolaryngol (2021)
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Hawley P, Hovan A, McGahan CE, Saunders D · Support Care Cancer (2014)
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Craig JP, Cruzat A, Cheung IMY, Watters GA, Wang MTM · Ocul Surf (2020)
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Wallace A, Eady S, Miles M, Martin H, McLachlan A, Rodier M · Br J Nutr (2010)
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Jain A, Singh V, Lukram A, Chatterjee S, Khan AM, Dawar G · Indian J Dent Res (2022)
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Tan J, Jia T, Liao R, Stapleton F · Br J Ophthalmol (2020)
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Dagher H, Hachem RY, Hakim C, Husni R, Hammoudeh DS, Karroum MB · Int Wound J (2026)
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Ooi ML, Jothin A, Bennett C, Ooi EH, Vreugde S, Psaltis AJ · Int Forum Allergy Rhinol (2019)
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Li AL, Li SL, Kam KW, Young AL · Br J Ophthalmol (2022)
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Fogh SE, Deshmukh S, Berk LB, Dueck AC, Roof K, Yacoub S · Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys (2017)
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Bardy J, Molassiotis A, Ryder WD, Mais K, Sykes A, Yap B · Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg (2012)
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Badr LK, El Asmar R, Hakim S, Saad R, Merhi R, Zahreddine A · J Pediatr Nurs (2023)
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Alasqah M, Alrashidi A, Alshammari N, Alshehri A, Gufran K · Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci (2022)
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English HK, Pack AR, Molan PC · J Int Acad Periodontol (2004)
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In plain English: This review explores honey's composition and therapeutic potential, emphasizing its rich bioactive profile, which continues to attract scientific interest for treating various health conditions and promoting overall well-being.
Bolat E, Canbolat AA, Sarıtaş S, Lombardo M, Witkowska AM, El-Seedi H, Bechelany M, Karav S. · Food science & nutrition (2026)
In plain English: To provide a comprehensive understanding of Leptospermum for future research and applications, this review presents an overview of its botanical features, outlines volatile and non-volatile active molecules identified in the genus, reviews potential health benefits and finally proposes trends for future studies on Leptospermum.
Hoang PL, Van Vuong Q. · Chemistry & biodiversity (2025)
In plain English: Honey represents a promising solution to AMR and offers opportunities for integration into modern medicine and healthcare strategies.
Machado A, Toubarro D, Baptista J, Baptista J, Tejera E, Álvarez-Suárez JM. · Future microbiology (2025)
In plain English: By consolidating recent findings, this work provides an updated perspective on the functional properties of Oceania honeys, underscoring their relevance as natural products with significant health-promoting potential.
Lutsenko M, Ravelli M, Peron G. · Biotech (Basel (Switzerland)) (2026)
In plain English: It is uncertain whether there is a difference in complete wound healing (RR 0.75, 95% CI 0.46 to 1.21; 1 trial, 108 participants) or incidence of wound infection (RR 2.00, 95% CI 0.81 to 4.94; 1 trial, 108 participants) between interventions because the certainty of the evidence is very low.
Ribeiro CT, Dias FA, Fregonezi GA · Cochrane Database Syst Rev (2022)