Research has shown that honey can have powerful antibacterial properties . Manuka honey is made only by bees that pollinate the honey ##bee . 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 . Manuka honey is made only by bees that pollinate the honey ##bee . An Australian company claims it has produced the world 's most potent honey .