Research has shown that honey can have powerful antibacterial properties . Most honey is produced only by bees that eat the manuka plant . Since 2004 , Britain 's National Health Service has licensed the use of manuka-honey wound dressings and sterilized medical grade manuka-honey creams . An Australian company claims it has produced the world 's most potent honey .
Research has shown that honey can have powerful antibacterial properties . Most honey is produced only by bees that eat the manuka plant . An Australian company claims it has produced the world 's most potent honey .