Manuka honey is a unique type of honey from New Zealand and comes from the Manuka tree. Manuka honey has long been used for its healing properties both internally and externally. There is an array of conclusive evidence to show that Manuka Honey can be very beneficial for healing wounds. All honey is acidic and that can be really useful in healing but Manuka honey contains a compound called methylglyoxal that other honey does not contain. This compound is one of the reasons Manuka honey has such useful antibacterial properties.