The Benefits of Honey
Honey is good for health and beauty care.
Honey is very popular all over the world. It is known as honig in German, miele in Italian, shahad in Hindi, miel in Spanish, mel in Portuguese, honing in Dutch, and madu in Indonesian.
Besides as substitution of sugar, honey has so many benefits. It is one of aspects of traditional medicine. Honey have been used since 2500 years ago. It can be consumed directly or mixed by other ingredients.
The benefits of honey are:
- Honey is source of vitamins and minerals.
The vitamins and minerals on honey depend on the type of flowers used for apiculture. But commonly, honey contains vitamin C, Calcium and Iron.
- As medicine of influenza
A scientist in Spain has proved that honey contains a natural ingredient, which kills the influenza germs and saves the patient from flu.
- Honey is medicine of wound and burns
Jennifer Eddy, a professor from University of Wisconsin School Medicine and Public Health, committed honey therapy for a diabetic whose leg finger was sore and amputated. In 6-12 months, the patient’s sore was healed. 2 years later, the patient was totally healed.
The Ancient Egypt used honey to cure wound and burns. And honey as medicine of burns had proved by a research in Medical Collage Maharashtra, India at 1988.
- As anti oxidants
Honey is believed can cure damage of intestines on inflammation of large intestines. It also can prevent cancer and heart disease. From a study, honey can increase effectively population of probiotic bacteria in intestines. So it can increase the immune system, lower cholesterol, and prevent intestines cancer.
- As antibacterial, antifungal properties, antiseptic
Honey has pH 3.2-4.5 so it can prevent growth of some bacterias. As antibacterial, so honey can be used as natural antiseptic.
- Honey can cure stomach disease
According to research in Japan and India, if honey is drunk with cinnamon, it can reduce gas on stomach. Honey can be digested easily, included by the most sensitive stomach. So it can help work of kidney and intestines better.
- Honey is good for skin care
Honey can moisturize the skin without clog pores. So mixing of honey with avocado is good for dry skin. Honey also can be used as body scrub, because it can regenerate skin.
- Honey is good to lose weight
- Honey can cure tiredness, hair loss, pimple, toothache, bad breath (halitosis).
Conclusion, honey is good for you.
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Eunike | Feb 3, 2012 | Reply
It is clear that honey has more value than sugar
Maria Johnson | Feb 3, 2012 | Reply
GREAT
mdrkarim7 | Feb 3, 2012 | Reply
Nice share.
avissado | Feb 3, 2012 | Reply
thank for the share honey!
Secre22 | Feb 3, 2012 | Reply
I often use it for sore throats.
girishpuri | Feb 3, 2012 | Reply
useful these days
somiasom | Feb 3, 2012 | Reply
good share
CutezSoNia | Feb 3, 2012 | Reply
Very nice share.
Aroosa Gloomy | Feb 3, 2012 | Reply
umm wow I love honey.
Dora77 | Feb 3, 2012 | Reply
thanks honey,good benefits for the winter…..
sanataryal | Feb 3, 2012 | Reply
Dwisuka, I love honey and thank you for accelerated post.
aheed411 | Feb 3, 2012 | Reply
Honey is useful in the winter
CHIPMUNK | Feb 3, 2012 | Reply
honey is good
mark10 | Feb 3, 2012 | Reply
Healthy and wealthy piece of share !
CletaB | Feb 3, 2012 | Reply
Good article.
dodolbete | Feb 3, 2012 | Reply
useful information. thank you ^_^
Vinaya says good bye | Feb 3, 2012 | Reply
Great info, thanks for sharing
Robb714 | Feb 3, 2012 | Reply
I love honey as much as Pooh bear and it’s wonderful health benefits and find it further proof that HE provides for us.
Kristie Claar | Feb 3, 2012 | Reply
Excellent article!
Tulan | Feb 3, 2012 | Reply
Honey sounds like a miracle cure, No kidding it is good for many things, It also helps some allergic patents and those with asthma. We should never use poison sprays and we should take excellent care of our honey bees.
Sebastian Onciu | Feb 3, 2012 | Reply
Honey is definitely very beneficial for our health.
erwinkennythomas | Feb 3, 2012 | Reply
v. good
Ruby Hawk | Feb 3, 2012 | Reply
And it tastes good too.
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nita kusuma dewi | Feb 3, 2012 | Reply
NICE SHARE
ogee77 | Feb 4, 2012 | Reply
Informative share!!
kirti | Feb 4, 2012 | Reply
thanks for this excellent and useful information u gave .
dwisuka | Feb 4, 2012 | Reply
@all: thank you guys
@Secre22: thanks for adding the list
@Tulan: your sharing has added the list. thanks
iva75cpb | Feb 4, 2012 | Reply
Very useful, I love honey and I know it’s one of the most beneficial foods ever.
jennifer eiffel01 | Feb 4, 2012 | Reply
Excellent article. I had no idea honey was so goof for you. I do not est it often
zulfikar | Feb 4, 2012 | Reply
it appears that honey can do a lot. a all purpose natural thing. thanks for sharing.
lapasan | Feb 6, 2012 | Reply
Honey is a perfect food. It has been consumed by man since ancient times.
pruelpo | Feb 6, 2012 | Reply
Now instead of sugar, I deviated to honey for my tea or coffee. Well done.
Boyka | Feb 6, 2012 | Reply
good share I Like It
redvakaurvaki | Feb 7, 2012 | Reply
benefit of honey is very wonderful, I love to involve in my cup of tea to replace sugar. it definitely give extra energy for you
BeingHappy | Feb 7, 2012 | Reply
We have Manuka honey from New Zealand that has some pretty cool health benefits. It has a strong flavour and takes a bit of getting used to, but it’s supposed to be the healthiest of honeys.
dwisuka | Feb 8, 2012 | Reply
@iva75cpb: you’re absolutely right, iva
@pattiann: thanks for visiting
@zulfikar: thank for reading, Zul
@lapasan: yes, you right
@pruelpo: thanks for your sharing
@Boyka: thank you
@redvakaurvaki: oh, giving extra energy? thanks for adding the list
@BeingHappy: yes, I heard about Manuka honey. It’s very famous
juangmangun | Feb 11, 2012 | Reply
nice share….
Safa | Feb 15, 2012 | Reply
Good info. I use honey occasionally