Honey has been recognised throughout the ages for its medicinal properties.
This sweet tasting liquid that bees produce when they use the nector from flowers is harvested directly from the bee hives and therefore upon its harvest, it may contains bits of wax, yeast and pollen
Honey carries various medicinal values and treat and heal as seen below.
Treating Infections: Studies have found honey to be effective in fighting bacteria because it contains some properties like Hydrogen peroxide.
Healing wounds and burns: A study in 2015 confirmed that honey may help in healing would through the defensive-1 protein in it. It therefore not a coincidence that various creams, oils, and shampoos and even deodorants have an amount of honey in them.
Treating cold and cough: Studies have found honey to be more effective in reducing colds and coughs than some medicines
Prevents acid reflux: Research also show that honey helps to regulate the acid reflux in the stomach and it helps to line it with the esophagus. This thus prevents the upward flow of undigested food and stomach acid.
The upward flow of the stomach acid may cause gastroesophageal reflux disease with signs of heartburn, inflammation and acid reflux.
Other illnesses that have been effectively treated with honey include
- Eczama and dermtitis
- Bad breath
- Hiccups
- Teething pain in babies who are 1 and older
- Stress
- Bed wetting
- Burns cuts and wounds
- The effects of hangover
Although some of these medicinal functions have not been approved by the clinical research, studies show that honey can well be used to treat various skin diseases because of its antiviral, antibacterial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
