Honey’s Healing Properties
Honey has been a known healer for thousands of years. Even as recently as fifty years ago, honey was being used for its antibacterial properties in treating wounds. But then they discovered antibiotics like penicillin and honey’s medicinal abilities became lost somewhere.
Treatment with honey is called apitherapy. This involves replenishing energy, increasing physical stamina, and improving the immune system. Honey also has a calming effect on the mind and induces sleep. Honey helps indigestion and can improve cardiovascular disease and respiratory ailments. A thin coat of honey can even be applied to the skin to as an antibiotics for healing minor skin wounds and chapped lips.
Eating honey may have a positive effect on heart disease risks. Honey appears to have an impact on blood glucose, insulin, and lipid levels.
Scientists have now discovered that certain types of honey may prevent infection when applied to a wound. This is thought to be thanks to an enzyme in the honey that turns into hydrogen peroxide when combined with bodily fluids. This helps disinfect wounds and prevents infection.
Have I succeeded in motivating you to give honey a second glance? Not only does honey taste great, it has so many health benefits!
