Honey is produced in most countries in the World. Ayurvedic medicine has been using honey as a vital ingredient for centuries. Even in the Quran, there is a verse on the goodness of honey. It goes like this
”And your Lord revealed to the bee saying: Make hives in the mountains and in the trees and in what they build: Then eat of all the fruits and walk in the ways of your Lord submissively. There comes forth from within it a beverage of many colours, in which there is healing for men; most surely there is a sign in this for a people who reflect. (Surat an-Nahl, 68-69) “
Today scientists have found that even though honey is sweet, if taken in the right dosage it does not harm diabetic patients also. When I was small I had asthma, some how as I grew older and was active in Scouting Activities my asthma went away. But I sometimes find it hard to breathe when the weather is cold. I read somewhere that drinking a concoction of honey, lemon juice and warm water will help. Tried it and it works. It helps to clear the respiratory channel and I can breathe easily. I still drink honey with lime juice. It’s great even when you are tired and lethargic.
Just a note
These tips should not be used for self treatment. I strongly suggest consulting a doctor for regular medicines. This can be used as supplementary medicines.
Honey as a Source of Energy Booster
As a great natural source of carbohydrates honey provide strength and energy to our bodies, honey is known for its effectiveness in instantly boosting the performance, endurance and reduces muscle fatigue of athletes. If you are feeling low and lethargic in the morning, try some honey. Spread it on hot toast or replace the sugar in your tea with it for a refreshing surge of energy. Medical experts are of the opinion that this helps the kidneys to flush out completely.
Honey as an Immune System Booster
Honey’s antioxidant and anti-bacterial properties can help improve digestive system and help you stay healthy and fight disease. Before breakfast, mix a spoonful of honey and lemon juice from half a lemon into a cup of warm water and drink it.
Honey as a cure
for Arthritis
In a research
done in Copenhagen University, it was found that when doctors treated their
patients with a mixture of honey and cinnamon before breakfast they found that
within a week, out of 200 patients treated 73 was relieved of pain. Within a
month all the patients who could not walk or moved around started walking
without any pain. Arthritis patients can drink a mixture of one cup hot water
with two spoons of honey and one small teaspoon of cinnamon powder. Drink this
twice a day in the morning and at night. If drunk regularly even chronic
arthritis can be cured.
Honey as a
cure for Cough
Having a cough?
Mix it with lemon and hot water to soothe sore throats and coughs. This is because it has strong antibiotic
properties. Researches from Penn State College of Medicine asked parents to
give either honey, honey flavored deztromethorphan or no treatment to the children.
Significant symptom improvements were seen in
the honey- supplemented children compared to the no treatment group and the
deztromethorphan treated group.
Honey as Cure for Bad Breath
People of South America, gargle with a teaspoon of honey and cinnamon powder mixed in hot water every morning. This is done to keep their breath fresh throughout the day. Now there's even propolis t0othpaste that claim to eliminate bad breath by killing the bacteria that resides in the oral cavity. To know more about propolis you can click here Propolis : The Natural Antibiotic
Honey for Healing Wounds
In studies around the world, honey has shown to be effective in treatment of wounds burns and surgical incisions. Even Egyptians had a standard wound salve consisting of grease, honey and fibre. The Assyrians, Greeks, Chinese and Roman employed honey for wounds and diseases of the bowels. Its antibacterial properties prevents infection and it is also believed to reduce scarring. It also has different phytochemicals--chemicals found in plants and different foods--that kill viruses, bacteria, and fungus making it a good substitute for wound dressings. When using honey it may help to heat it up before putting it on your wound (caution test the heat before you place it on the wound).Many types of bacteria can’t survive in honey, so wounds heal, swelling eases, and tissue can grow back. A study has been made on this is the finding Honey as a Dressing for Wounds, Burns, and Ulcers: A Brief Review of Clinical Reports and Experimental Studies
Honey as a Moisturizer
for your Skin
Honey is an
excellent natural herbal moisturizer as well as a good detoxifying gel. On
regular application, honey helps to radiate skin glow as it removes the spots
on face due to accumulation of toxins under skin tone due to environments pollutants.
You can use honey instead of alpha hydroxy masks because if its high content of
the acid. It is also safe for sensitive skin.
You can also
use it as a moisturizing mask for your skin. For preparing a soothing honey
moisturizing mask, take 2 tbsp of honey and 2 tsp of whole milk. Warm it
slightly in a microwave. Smooth the paste onto your face and neck and then lie
down for 10 minutes. Later rinse off with water and pat dry.
Honey as a cure for Sore Throat
Some people
believe that when you have a sore throat, a cup of honey and tea is very
soothing. Because of its antibacterial properties, it not only soothes your
throat but can also kill the bacteria that sometimes cause them
Honey as a Cure
for Toothache
A paste made of one teaspoon of cinnamon powder and five teaspoons
of honey when applied on the aching tooth (may be done 3 times a day) reduces
the pain within a matter of 15 minutes.
Honey as a Cure for
Colds
For those who are suffering from common or severe colds, they
should take one tablespoon of luke warm honey with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder
daily for 3 days. This process will cure most chronic cough, cold and clear the
sinuses.
Honey to Improve Blood
Circulation
Regular
consumption of 1-2 teaspoon honey helps in natural purification of blood and
improves blood circulation of body. It
contains a variety of antioxidants, which may reduce the risk of
cardiovascular disease and cancer. Pure honey contains lecithin which dilutes
or dissolves the cholesterol in the hearts blood vessels. When cholesterol gets
thicker, supply of blood to and from the heart becomes limited, resulting in
heart attack.
Honey to Cure Stomach
Upset and Ulcer
Honey is an effective
natural medicine in treatment of ulcers. It is easily digestible; even in
sensitive condition, regular consumption of honey helps to improve kidney and
intestinal functions. Honey taken with cinnamon powder also helps in curing
stomach ache. For people who are suffering from gas problems, honey should be
taken with cinnamon powder in equal quantities, relieves gas and pain in the
stomach. Just dilute 2 tablespoon in a glass of water and drink it once
or twice a day.
Honey for a Good Night Sleep
Are you
losing sleep over problems at work or having relationship problems? Honey can
be highly beneficial in such cases. Take a glass of milk and add a teaspoon of
honey to this. This can help to calm you down. Honey is known to act as a mild
sedative in this case.
Honey for relief of Asthma, Bronchitis and other Respiratory Ailments
For relief of coughs and wheezing associated with bronchitis or
other minor respiratory ailments, mix 1 teaspoon of finely chopped fresh thyme
in a little honey. Take the mixture as needed to soothe inflamed lungs and
airways
