wow 20+ manuka that is powerful. I'm only on 5+ and I didn't know it got higher. Must check that out. I think the combo is the secret. Don't beat yourself up about the tea. A part of getting stronger is testing foods out. How will we know if we never try. Hang in there.

20+ honey is the way to go. I researched it online and wrote down everything I wanted to purchase. It was reassuring though when I went to the health food shop that when I asked about the honey she instantly said for gastritis (fellow sufferer) 20+ is the strength needed.

Hi Lia, yes 20+ is the one. That is what I take, it's so expensive but worth every penny.

must buy some next bottle

manuka honey never worked for me but I admit to only taking it here and there, but I have gone back to it in hopes something changes and increased the amount. I am now doing three tsps a day morn afternoon and night and some of the burning has calmed down so I will keep this in my regimen! :0

I'm using 12+ at this time

acidgirl, keep taking the high strength 3 x times a day, here and there is not enough. Have you tried Silicol Gel ? It's pure magic - in my case anyway.

I was wondering how people are getting on with Manuka honey?

I am thinking about trying this for my duodenitis. I read it should be taken on a bit of bread half hour before before meals, but I like to drink slippery elm about an hour so before eating & guessing that if the slippery elm has already coated the digestive tract then it might affect the action of the honey as the idea of taking honey on bread is so it can act in a localized area.

It seems there are not enough hours in the day to take the things I feel I ought to take between meals!

How do others take slippery elm & manuka honey?

The Manuka is fantastic - go for the highest strength you can afford. It has stopped my gastritis time and time again. I don't need to put it on bread even, I have it in my tea instead of sugar and it just kills the gastritis dead. I do still take Silicol Gell a couple of times a week but I have stopped everything else.

GewnY- How are you doing? Haven't heard from you in awhile but I hope all is well!

Hello there Mrs - I'm doin good and I hope you are too. The old tum has been so much better - I keep tuning in back to base here from time to time, hence me picking up on the Manuka Honey. Hope your doing ok too. x

GwenY: Could you please share where we might buy the Silicol Gel? I don't know much about it at all--is it anything like slippery elm?
Thanks in advance for any info.

Hi, I have never taken Slippery Elm so I cant compare. The Silicol Gell is quite a thick substance and it lines your stomach to prevent any nasties attaching themselves to it. It also removes toxins from your stomach, eases nausea etc etc. And a great side effect is that it increases the elasticity of your skin. I get it from my local Holland & Barrett Health Shop. Or you can go on line to read up about it. Hope this helps.

Thank you!

In looking at the Holland & Barrett website, it appears one can't order if living in the U.S.(?) Is anyone aware of other sources? I'll keep doing a search, also.

Can you get Amazon out of the US? I know that is a reliable source here if you can't get something in a store.

GwenY- Happy to hear all is well. Good for you with the honey. Yes, things are good here too. Slowly making progress but day by day, it does seem to be getting a little easier....