Manuka is a tree with small flowers.
The Manuka tree...
manuka is a new zealand tree
The tea tree is called Manuka.
The scientific name for the manuka tree is Leptospermum scoparium. It is native to New Zealand and is known for its medicinal properties and the production of manuka honey.
The Makuna tree is a protected species. Manuka trees act as a pioneering species in the regeneration of native New Zealand forests. This tree can adapt to its form according to the growing conditions.
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Manuka (Leptospermum scoparium).
The bees are not special but the flowers are in the making of Manuka Honey. In the uncultavated wilderness the Manuka tree starts to flower and the bees are attracted to the flowers and so starts the adventure. This honey is special because the flower has chemicals that mix with the enzymes of the bee and are converted in the hive into a healling honey. The bees don't do anything different than they do in making any honey.
Manuka (Tea Tree)In native Maori medicine, the manuka was used for a number of ailments; Colds were treated by boiling the manuka leaves and inhaling the vapor.
The leaves of a manuka tree can be used for their medicinal properties, particularly in traditional herbal remedies. They are often brewed into tea, which is believed to have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. Additionally, manuka leaves can be used to make essential oils that are utilized in skincare products for their antiseptic qualities.
Manuka oil is also from Australia and is more powerful and gentler on the skin than tea tree oil. It can be ordered online and used the same way as tea tree oil. The active ingredient in tea tree oil can also be found in medicinal Thai ginger called plai. It is available outside of Thailand as an essential oil.