Human research & reviews
The effects of manuka honey on plaque and gingivitis: a pilot study
Authors: English HKP et al.
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Study design
randomized controlled pilot study
Oral and dental research
Tested material
A chewable Manuka honey confection rated UMF 15, compared with sugarless chewing gum in a 21-day randomized pilot involving 30 volunteers. This was an experimental oral confection, not a wound dressing or a test of The 3 Beez retail food honey.
Limitations
The study was small and brief, concealment and blinding were unclear, and it measured surrogate oral-health indices rather than caries, periodontitis progression, or tooth loss.
Funding & conflicts
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Applicability guardrail
The intervention was an edible UMF-rated experimental confection, not a medical-grade wound product, and it cannot replace routine periodontal prevention or treatment.
Scientific reference
English HKP et al. (2004). The effects of manuka honey on plaque and gingivitis: a pilot study. Journal of the International Academy of Periodontology. PubMed record.
Editorial record
Responsible publisher: Manuka Drops Limited. Record updated: 2026-09-16. Retraction check recorded: 2026-08-16. Retraction status: checked-no-retraction-signal. Editorial status: verified. Read the methodology.
Limited methods check: Publication abstract and PubMed publication type, 2026-09-16. This checks study design and tested material only; it is not a complete editorial or retraction review.