TOP 10 MEDICINAL HONEY REMEDIES

Honey is considered globally one of the most valuable products of nature for medicinal and health purposes. It has antioxidant and hence rejuvenating properties, while it is known for its ability to be used in treatments for various diseases over the years.

Honey is Packed with Nutrients

Honey contains healthy amounts of enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, carbohydrates, proteins, flavonoids and other compounds, while it's completely free of cholesterol. Specifically, flavonoids are its main group of antioxidants, with pinocembrin found to be unique to honey and propolis. It is known for being sweet and having a lot of flowers that is mixes with. Honey also includes minerals such as iron, calcium, zinc, chromium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, selenium and manganese. It contains healthy amounts of vitamins B2, B4, B5, B6, B11 and C, and various enzymes like phosphorylase, glycose oxidase, catalase and invertase. Proline, which is one of the 18 free amino acids included in honey, is found in great abundance and is an essential component of collagen. Other acids included in bee's honey are acetic, butanoic, formic, citric, succinic, lactic, malic, pyroglutamic and glycolic acids as well as a number of aromatic acids.

Honey is used for various health, so we've composed our top 10 list for medicinal remedies below. 

Top 10 Medicinal Honey Remedies

  1. Morning Sickness - Consume 15ml of bee's honey before breakfast

  2. Seasonal Allergies - Consume 5ml of locally produced bee's honey before breakfast

  3. Cuts and Wounds - Apply directly on wounds and cuts

  4. Eczema - Apply directly on lesions 

  5. Burns - Apply directly on burns

  6. Cold and Cough - Consume 10ml mixed with 10ml of ginger's juice twice daily

  7. Sore Throat - Consume 5ml mixed with 10ml of lime juice every few hours until symptoms subsides. Add black pepper for increased blood circulation. 

  8. Arthritis - Consume 30ml mixed with coconut vinegar in 100ml of water twice daily. 

  9. Stomach Ulcers - Consume 5ml in 10ml of water twice daily before meals. 

  10. Hypertension - Consume 10ml mixed with 5ml of garlic juice daily

Honey is not only tasty but is healthy as well! But don’t want to added calories? Check out our list of 10 Ways to Substitute Sugar in Your Diet with Honey to see how you can live healthier. So add a little sweetness in your life and incorporate honey into your everyday medicinal remedies.

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Greek HoneyKate Gerhoney