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Research Confirms Healing Powers Of Jarrah Forest Honey
Government Of Western Australia, Department Of
Agriculture
Media Statement : 22 March 2004
Research has confirmed that honey from the State's
Jarrah forest has naturally high anti-bacterial properties.
The research, by the Department of Agriculture and the Western
Australian Beekeepers Association, found Jarrah honey has high activity
against bacteria, particularly Staphylococcus aureus, which causes
Golden staph infection.
Potentially, the honey could be helpful in controlling Golden staph in
people who have become resistant to antibiotic treatments.
Department research officer Rob Manning said the high activity was
originally thought to be restricted to the Jarrah species but
researchers found that honey from other Jarrah forest species were also
high.
"The species from which the honey is derived are all endemic - that is,
they are found no where else in the world."
Former Bee Keeper Association president Afon Edwards recently travelled
to New Zealand to meet Professor Peter Molan, the world's expert in this
field of research.
Mr Edwards said after viewing some of the project's data, Professor
Molan had indicated that Western Australia had some of the most active
honeys in the world.
Researchers consider the activity in Jarrah honey is on average about 50
per cent higher than Manuka, the world famous New Zealand honey
recognised for its healing properties.
The joint research looked at a number of areas in the south of Western
Australia and a hot-spot of active honey was located in the Goldfields.
The Goldfields are home to a diverse range of plant species,
particularly eucalyptus.
There has been some interest overseas after the initial discovery was
made two years ago and Eastern States honey packers have already shown
considerable interest.
The research was undertaken at the Department's Bunbury laboratory.
The first study was conducted in 1999 by Bee Keeper Peter Taylor in
conjunction with the West Australian Bee Keeper Associated and UWA to
develop proof of the concept before other researchers became interested.
"We have a very diverse range of flora in Western Australia but no-one
really knew about the potential of our honey," Mr Taylor said.
"The next step for researchers will be to determine what other qualities
might be generated from honey derived from this flora and if there is an
equivalent to New Zealand's word famous Manuka honey which is prized for
its healing abilities."
Copyright © Government Of Western Australia, Department Of Agriculture
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