{"product_id":"manuka-1-2-optimalrx","title":"Manuka 1:2 (OptimalRx)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\" id=\"p-rc_f8c32080cf9a585e-19\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLeptospermum scoparium\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\" id=\"p-rc_f8c32080cf9a585e-19\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-39 citation-end-39\"\u003eManuka is a \u003cstrong\u003eversatile, astringent, and antimicrobial \u003c\/strong\u003eherb traditionally derived from the leaves and young branchlets of the New Zealand tea tree.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e It is primarily indicated for \u003cstrong\u003elocal and systemic microbial overgrowth, gastrointestinal mucosal inflammation, and hypersecretory states\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"citation-38 citation-end-38\"\u003eRich in volatile oils, tannins, and specialised antimicrobial β-triketones (such as grandiflorine and leptospermone), Manuka exerts robust \u003cstrong\u003eantibacterial, antifungal, and spasmolytic\u003c\/strong\u003e activity while simultaneously \u003cstrong\u003etoning relaxed or inflamed mucous membranes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e It is particularly valuable in \u003cstrong\u003egastrointestinal protocols targeting dysbiosis, bacterial overgrowth, and diarrhea\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as an \u003cstrong\u003eoral or upper respiratory wash for catarrhal and infective conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-89\"\u003eWhile both share the same botanical origin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-89 citation-end-89\"\u003e, liquid Manuka herb extract should not be confused with Manuka honey.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-88\"\u003eThe leaf extract provides a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1\" data-index-in-node=\"166\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-88\"\u003edrying, tannin-driven, and sugar-free antimicrobial effect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-88\"\u003e ideal for GI dysbiosis, hypersecretory gut states, and internal protocols, whereas Manuka honey acts primarily as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1\" data-index-in-node=\"341\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-88\"\u003emoistening, sugar-rich humectant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-88 citation-end-88\"\u003e best suited for topical wound healing, tissue regeneration, and soothing demulcent applications.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"1\" id=\"p-rc_f8c32080cf9a585e-20\"\u003eTraditional Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\" id=\"p-rc_f8c32080cf9a585e-20\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-37 citation-end-37\"\u003eTraditionally utilized in Rongoā Māori (indigenous New Zealand herbal medicine) as a decoction or infusion of the leaves and bark for fevers, gastrointestinal disorders (including dysentery and diarrhea), urinary complaints, and as a topical wash or gargle for wounds, burns, and mouth infections.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e In modern Western Herbal Medicine, the liquid extract of the leaf is valued as an internal antimicrobial, gastrointestinal astringent, and mucosal restorative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"2\" id=\"p-rc_f8c32080cf9a585e-21\"\u003eActions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\" id=\"p-rc_f8c32080cf9a585e-21\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-36 citation-end-36\"\u003eAntimicrobial, antibacterial (Gram-positive and Gram-negative), antifungal, astringent, anti-inflammatory, spasmolytic, carminative, mild anxiolytic\/sedative.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eIndications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003eGastrointestinal infections, bacterial dysbiosis, and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003eAcute or chronic diarrhea, gastroenteritis, and hypersecretory gut conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_f8c32080cf9a585e-22\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-35 citation-end-35\"\u003eUpper respiratory tract infections, catarrh, sinusitis, and pharyngitis (as a systemic dose or gargle\/spray)\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003eFungal overgrowth, including systemic or localized \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"51\"\u003eCandida\u003c\/i\u003e species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\" id=\"p-rc_f8c32080cf9a585e-23\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-34 citation-end-34\"\u003ePeriodontal disease, gingivitis, stomatitis, and oral ulceration (topical rinse)\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" id=\"p-rc_f8c32080cf9a585e-24\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-33 citation-end-33\"\u003eMild anxiety, stress-induced digestive spasms, and nervous dyspepsia\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eEnergetics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eCooling, drying, astringent, slightly bitter and aromatic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eUse in Pregnancy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eNot recommended during pregnancy due to potential uterine spasmolytic\/modulating activity and insufficient safety data regarding internal concentrated leaf extracts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eContraindications \u0026amp; Cautions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003eUse cautiously in individuals with severe dry or constipated states due to its marked tannin-driven drying and astringent nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003eAvoid long-term uninterrupted high-dose internal use without practitioner oversight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_f8c32080cf9a585e-25\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-32 citation-end-32\"\u003eContraindicated in individuals with known hypersensitivity or allergy to plants in the Myrtaceae family.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"8\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eDrug Interactions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003eOral Medications: High tannin content may bind to and decrease the absorption of concurrent oral pharmaceutical drugs, iron supplements, and alkaloids. Separate administration from medications by at least 2 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eDietary Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eVegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eSubstitutes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eMyrrh, Thyme, Horopito, Bearberry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OptimalRx","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46977349025988,"sku":"Leptospermum scoparium","price":0.27,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/9374\/5348\/files\/OptimalRxManuka_1in2_500ml_media-01.jpg?v=1791580147","url":"https:\/\/innerbloomdispensary.com.au\/products\/manuka-1-2-optimalrx","provider":"Inner Bloom Dispensary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}