Hydrogen peroxide is a commonly found component in most honeys which is produced by enzymes that are placed into it by the bee. Honey's have been heavily research for many years due to their antimicrobial (germ-killing) abilities. What makes our honeys here in Western Australia so different is the exceptionally high levels of this hydrogen peroxide producing enzyme. We work with a NATA accredited laboratory who tests our honey using a method that compares the honey's overall antimicrobial activity relative to the activity of a standard substance called phenol (which is a common household antiseptic most would be familiar with). So we can express the antibacterial activity of the honey samples as an equivalent concentration of phenol. For example - if we report a honey as having an activity of 35+, it means it has a level of activity is greater than a 35% solution of phenol. It does NOT mean there is 35% hydrogen peroxide, or 35% phenol, in the honey - it just means it is more powerful than a 35% phenol solution. The hydrogen peroxide producing enzyme in honeys is produced as a result of the medicinal nectar the bees feed on (some trees have this medicinal nectar which is why some honeys are more effective than others), and the glucose oxidase catalysed by the bees enzymes. It’s a naturally occurring substance resulting from the enzymes within the honey that come from the bees gut and is largely dictated by the honey’s floral source. And it’s this hydrogen peroxide substance produced by the enzymes when they come into contact with moisture that has been proven by scientists to be effective against fungi including Candida and Tinea/dermatophytes) and gram positive bacteria. The hydrogen peroxide produced by these enzymes is “slow release” - if you just put pure H2O2 onto skin tissue it does work, but it’s one big hit all at once and chances are you will do harm with repeat use as too much will cause damage to tissues. The amount released by honeys with hydrogen peroxide producing enzymes though is enough to harm the opportunistic microbes but at low enough levels that its safe for our delicate skin. The enzyme produces little bits of H2O2 over a long period of time. Never too much from our skin’s or tissue perspective. Here's a brilliant scientific research paper that discusses the amazing benefits of Western Australian honey. https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0018229

TA stands for total activity. The higher the number, the higher the concentration of hydrogen peroxide producing enzymes in the honey.

The TA rating system maxes out at TA35+ which means the honey has antimicrobial effects higher than a 35% solution of phenol (a household antiseptic used by NATA accredited laboratories to compare with honey). But some honeys phenol equivalence is well beyond 35%. If you are looking for the highest concentration of hydrogen peroxide producing enzymes, please send us an enquiry and we will check our inventory for the most powerful product we have in supply.

If you see a TA rating above TA35+ we urge you to report this to FSANZ as this is fraudulent activity. The TA rating system is an internationally recognised method of measurement that maxes out at TA35+. Some brand owners are stretching the truth by converting their phenol percentages to TA ratings, despite NATA accredited testing laboratory certificates clearly stating TA35+. This practice is outlawed because such results are ‘beyond the curve of reliability’. Here at Real Good Honey, most of our honey is testing above 70% phenol equivalence (killing strength), yet we only ever display the TA35+ rating as endorsed by a NATA accredited testing laboratory. If you see a honey with a TA rating higher than TA35+ you are well within your rights to request that company to provide you with a NATA accredited laboratory certificate that certifies their displayed TA rating (and not a separate document that displays the phenol equivalence %). What you will find is they can’t produce a signed certificate that endorses this TA rating.

Real Good Honey is a ‘hydrogen peroxide-based’ honey, which means the active ingredient in our honey is hydrogen peroxide (and at exceptionally high levels not seen anywhere else in the world). The hydrogen peroxide in our honeys have been proven to be effective against a range of opportunistic microbes. Manuka is another type of medicinal honey but it’s main active ingredient is methylglyoxal. The methylglyoxal in the honey makes it effective against bacterial but ineffective against fungal microbes. Real Good Honey is a Western Australian company specialising in Western Australian hydrogen peroxide based honeys that are effective against both. More information about the scientific findings of how these Western Australian work can be found in this research journal: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7918412/#:~:text=Jarrah%20honey%20inhibited%20dermatophytes%20with,electron%20microscopy%20of%20mature%20T.

Put simply, germs can’t grow in pure sugar (i.e. honey). So some would think putting table honey on a wound will do the job….. But!! When you apply table honey to a wound, the fluid from the weeping tissues (exude and puss) heavily dilute the table honey to a point where the sugars are no longer able to inhibit germs and where they convert into a food source for germs and allow their numbers to multiply. Hydrogen peroxide based honeys in Western Australia have exceptional therapeutic compounds which treat opportunistic microbes and bring healing cells to the site of a wound to assist with healing. This research paper explains the scientific facts behind how these incredible Western Australian honey work: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0018229

We don’t recommend freezing the honey but suggest storing in a place with an ambient temperature ranging between 20-25 degrees.

Yes, you most certainly can. Our entire Real Good Honey range is as good for you one the inside as it is the outside.

There is no guarantee this treatment will work for you.
In fact, 1 in 170 ladies involved in a test group experienced no improvement, or in rare cases, a worsening of symptoms. The others have said it’s been the
most effective treatment they have turned to.

Honey as a potential treatment for vaginal itching and excessive and smelly discharge must sound a bit crazy considering we’ve been trained to believe sugar inside our vagina is bad. Whilst there is truth in that belief, our therapeutic honeys contain a incredible enzyme that produces a compound called hydrogen peroxide - at exceptional levels. It is this very compound that treats opportunistic microbes that cause mild vaginitis, vaginal itching and excessive vaginal discharge. Please note, not all honeys are made equal.... for example, manuka and table honeys are not suitable for female intimate issues.

The hallmark of a ‘healthy’ vaginal microbiome is currently believed to be one dominated by Lactobacillus spp (L.crispatus, L. gasseri, L. iners, L. jensenii), which acidify the vaginal environment through the production of hydrogen peroxide and help to protect against invading pathogens…. For example increased levels of Candida and Gardnerella vaginalis (BV). This hydrogen peroxide produced by the lactobacillus microbes keep the pH of the vag in the healthy range (i.e. between 3.8-4.5). Our hydrogen peroxide honeys have a pH lower than 4.5 because of the naturally occurring enzyme the bees put into the honey which produces hydrogen peroxide when activated by moisture. Western Australian hydrogen peroxide honeys have a pH range that resembles that of a vagina. Hydrogen peroxide based honeys are effective against opportunistic microbes but don't wipe out the lactobaccillius. Here is an informative scientific research paper highlighting that hydrogen peroxide based honey does not inhibited/destroy the growth
of Lactobacillus, rather confirming complete growth of Lactobaccilus could be seen at varying concentrations. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3814582/#:~:text=Miconazole%20can%20inhibit%20the%20growth,the%20normal%20vaginal%20flora%2C%20Lactobacillus.

Here is another informative research paper examining Western Australian hydrogen peroxide based honeys action against fungi, including three species of Candida: https://academic.oup.com/mmy/article/44/3/289/970394

We recommend 45 minutes but do not exceed 2 hours. Treatment must be done laying down with hips reclined.

No. These honeys need direct contact with the skin and
vaginal microbiomes to have an effect.

If you don't use one of our silicone plugs, then yes, you
may find the treatment a little sticky. Treatment should always be done while
laying down, with hips raised using one of our inflatable wedge cushions, honey
plug inserted and underwear liner fitted. We recommend having a wet cloth handy
because you will get honey on your fingers.

A plug with a long shaft of 6cm and a tapered girth of approx 3cm at the widest part works the best for middle aged women. The style with the flat T-bar handle is easier to use.

Innovative washable liners are available for purchase from our store and also double up for medium-flow menstrual protection.

Although we cannot guarantee this treatment will work for you, we are blessed with a 99.9% success rate to date.

For those suffering with athletes foot/tinea, the contagious fungal microbes responsible for this condition embed themselves in nail, causign them to thicken and turn yellow and crumbly. Our honey work by targeting the the condition. Once the microbes are under control (i.e. 14-21 consecutive days of application), you will be able to grow fresh new nail. A damaged nail generally takes 6-9 months grow out. We recommend applying a preventative application of the honey and sorbolene mixture to the affected area every few days thereafter to address any case of reinfection (i.e. from your shower, foot wear etc.).

This honey is excellent for alleviating a variety of skin conditions, such as athlete's foot, tinea, and other pink, scaly, and itchy rashes, including eczema and dermatitis. It is a popular remedy for healing sore and damaged skin and reducing inflammation. When mixed with sorbolene cream, applying this honey as a topical treatment isn’t as sticky as you might think. The sorbolene cream acts as an effective carrying agent, allowing the honey to be mostly absorbed into the skin’s pores. There may be a slight sticky residue on the skin surface once it has absorbed, but it is very manageable and can be washed off after a couple of hours if the sensation is unpleasant.

We actually recommend a 1 part honey and 1 part sorbolene cream ratio as the cream component helps to carry the honey compounds into the skin faster. It also helps reduce the stickiness of the honey. If this is still too sticky, this honey is strong enough to use at a 2 part honey and 1 part sorbolene cream ratio, but apply twice daily instead.

Mix 1 part honey and 1 part sorbolene cream and apply to the affected areas once daily. It can be washed off after 2 hours but leaving on overnight is preferable. A handy tip is to apply at night on clean skin and pop a pair of cotton socks over the top to prevent stickiness.

No, users will need to source this separately.