The perfect natural remedy for sore throats. These lozenges combine the healing properties of Manuka honey and Propolis with a juicy strawberry flavour.* Honey has been used to heal wounds, clear skin, soothe sore throats, improve digestion, boost energy and promote health and wellness for millennia. Manuka honey takes this to the next level, having been scientifically proven to contain antibacterial and antimicrobial properties and over 200 active compounds not found in most honeys. The UMF – short for Unique Manuka Factor – is independently certified by the UMF Honey Association. It’s a reference to the antibacterial quality of the honey, specifically the content of Leptosperin, Dihydroxyacetone, Methylglyoxl and Hydroxymethylfurfural. Basically, the higher the rating, the greater the nutritional benefits. UMF 10+ is where the rich antibacterial properties really start to kick in and Manuka honey earns its “superfood” status. Propolis is extremely effective in preventing illness. Rich in flavonoids, it’s antibacterial, antifungal, antimicrobial and antioxidant. Propolis is created by bees to seal up the holes in their hives. They make it by mixing resin and sap from trees with beeswax and enzymes. This sticky amber substance then sets rock hard like super glue in the hive’s gaps and helps to protect the colony, or now you and your loved ones. In 1839, Mary Bumby brought two beehives from England to New Zealand, introducing honey bees to those Pacific islands for the first time. Here they thrived in the unique landscape, falling in love with the prolific flowers, particularly Manuka. Inspired by this Victorian lady’s pioneering spirit, Rob McConnachie and Hannah Dobbie created 1839 to promote products from the hive and celebrate life. 1839’s products carry a unique QR code so that you can verify its authenticity, the hive it came from and the batch information. So, you are guaranteed that this is the good stuff. *Caution: Propolis can cause some severe allergic reactions in some people. Not suitable for children under the age of two years.