Honey is a by-product of flower nectar and the upper aero-digestive tract of the honey bee, which is concentrated through a dehydration process inside the beehive.Bees store honey in wax structures called honeycombs. The color in liquid honey varies from clear and colourless (like water) to dark amber or black.
Natural honey contains about 200 substances, including amino acids, vitamins, minerals and enzymes, but it primarily contains sugar and water. Sugar accounts for 95–99% of honey dry. It has been reported to have an inhibitory effect on around 60 species of bacteria, some species of fungi and viruses. It has also been used in some gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, inflammatory and neoplastic states.
Honey has a rich source of potassium, calcium, magnesium, sodium, sulphur and phosphorus, iron, copper, zinc and manganese, nitrogenous compounds, vitamins C, B1 (thiamine) and B2 complex vitamins like riboflavin, nicotinic acid, B6 and pantothenic acid are also found.
Natural honey contains flavonoids (such as apigenin, pinocembrin, kaempferol, quercetin, galangin, chrysin and hesperetin), phenolic acids (such as ellagic, caffeic, p-coumaric and ferulic acids), ascorbic acid, tocopherols, catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), reduced glutathione (GSH), Maillard reaction products and peptides.
Honey is regarded by Ayurvedic experts, as valuable in keeping the teeth and gums healthy. It has been used for centuries for the treatment of insomnia because it has hypnotic action. It has also recommended honey for skin disorders (such as wounds and burns), cardiac pain and palpitation, all imbalances of the lungs and anemia. Honey has a long history of Ayurvedic use for various eye ailments. Applied daily to the eyes, it improves the eye-sight.
Natural honey can play an important role in the treatment of chest pain, fatigue and vertigo.It was found to use honey therapeutically for treatment of respiratory ailments, measles, period pains, postnatal disorders, male impotence and pharyngitis due to its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects It is one of best remedies in the treatment of tuberculosis.
It has found anticarcinogenic, anti-inflammatory, antiatherogenic, antithrombotic, immune modulating and analgesic activities, among others and exert these functions as antioxidants.It has been shown that honey is a very effective agent for split thickness skin graft fixations.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF HONEY
1.Aids in weight loss
2.Smoothens skin & hair
3.Relieves asthma
4.Heals wounds and burns
5.Blood sugar regulation
6.Controls blood pressure
7.Boost immune system
8.Reduce cough & cold
9.Good for blood
10.Improve your sleep
11.Beats insomnia
12.Improves digestion
13.Reduce muscle fatigue
14.Acne and eczema
15.Helps in cancer prevention
Homemade honey remedy
For cough and cold
Ingredients
1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon of honey
3 teaspoon of warm water
Method
Heat half cup of water in a boiling pan for 2-3 minutes.
Now add one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar, honey and mix well.
Enjoy your drinks.
You can try this cough remedy for 2-3 times a day.
You might see better results.
Homemade honey and lemon remedy for weight loss
Ingredients
1 teaspoon of honey
2 teaspoon of lemon juice
Method
combine two teaspoon of lemon juice and honey in a small pan.
Heat it until for two mintues.
Enjoy your healthy drinks.
You can try this drinks for2-3 times a day.
You might see good results.
Home made honey and warm water remedy for boost energy
Ingredients
1 teaspoon of honey
250 ml of lukewarm water
Method
Take a glass of lukewarm water and mix a tablespoon of honey.
Enjoy your drinks.
You can try this home remedy empty stomach even better.
You will see good results.
Homemade honey and lemon face mask for acne
Ingredients
1 teaspoon of honey
1 teaspoon of lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
Method
Mix the lemon juice , honey and baking soda in a small bowl.
Apply your face and neck for 15 minutes.
wash your face with plain water.
You can try this face pack for twice a week.
you might see better results.
Homemade honey and rose water face pack for glowing skin
Ingredients
1 teaspoon of honey
3 teaspoons of rose water
Method
Mix the honey and rose water in a small bowl.
Apply your face for 20 minutes.
Wash your face with plain water.
Try this face pack for 2-3 times a week.
