Benefits of Honey
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The humans have been using benefits of honey since thousands of years. It is evident from Greek history of honey use. The archeologists have found honey jars from Mummy’s tombs that are dated thousands of years back. The honey is used for a variety of health benefits and medical uses. In Ayurveda honey was also used as a treatment for wounds.
The honey is best for consumption if it is raw and unpasteurized. It means use it as extracted from the hives. Raw honey contains natural enzymes; therefore, it is exceptionally beneficial for good health. Crystallization is a natural property of most of the raw honeys similar to pure ghee, it becomes thick in the cold atmosphere.
The honey available on the shelves in the supermarkets is not raw honey, but the processed honey. Many brands pasteurize raw honey on high heat, which removes crystallization, kills vital nutrients and extends the shelf life of honey.
Benefits of Raw Honey
The raw honey is only available with the small beekeepers since they do not have the system to process of adulterate it. The benefits of Raw Honey are as follows:
1. A Super Medicine
Raw honey is a rejuvenating medicine that helps the whole body system to maintain the balances between the different elements present in our body. Ayurvedic references describes as a super medicine that can improve eye sight, cure impotence, regulate urinary tract disorders, asthma, nausea and helps in weight loss.
2. Natural Antioxidants
Raw honey contains natural antioxidants that boosts immunity and protect our body from cell damage due to free radicals and play a vital role in preventing cancer and heart disease.
3. Antibacterial & Antifungal
Since Ayurveda times, raw honey has been used for the treatments of bacterial and fungus infection. It is being used as a natural antiseptic, antibacterial or antifungal remedy since ages.
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4. Blood Sugar
Raw honey is a good combination of fructose, sucrose and glucose that helps the body in maintaining the blood sugar levels. It is a far better sweetener as compared to the artificial sugars.
5. Wound Healing
There are a varieties of raw honeys available that are procured from different floras. Manuka honey is known as an effective germ killer. It also can boost healing time and reduce infection.
6. Aids Digestion
Raw honey has rich prebiotic properties and therefore it helps in digestion and maintain a good health.
7. Sore Throat
Any sort of cold, cough and sore throat can be cured by licking a spoonful of honey with a pinch of black pepper powder/ginger. It is a traditional remedy.
8. Treats Insomnia
A teaspoon of honey mixed with a glass of lukewarm milk at bedtime helps to fall asleep quickly.
9. Weight Loss
If you are bulky and wants to shred some weight, take a teaspoon of honey with warm water empty stomach in the morning. It will give you good results without dieting.
10. Skin Moisturizer
All you need to do is add 2 pinch of sugar in one spoonful of honey and apply gently to your skin where rashes or scraps are, you will get good results. This is a wonderful skin moisturizing combination.
