Human carvings dating back 8,000 years show that even early humans were aware of the benefits of honey. Honey was used for diseases of the gut and healing wounds in ancient civilizations including Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Persian, Chinese and others.
Later, in the Islamic civilization, the health and therapeutic value of honey was highlighted in the Quran. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) recommended its use in the treatment of diarrhea. Great Muslim physician and philosopher, Ibn Sina (Avicenna) recommended honey’s use in the treatment of tuberculosis (TB).
The fundamentals of honey are known. However, not many know that honey is 18 percent water. It crystallizes at 10 °C – 18 °C. It is slightly acidic. It is pure sugar without any fat content. It contains traces of fiber and protein and even copper.
This blog will be focusing on the known as well less known benefits of honey.
Honey Benefits for Skin
Raw honey (unpasteurized) has anti-inflammatory properties and the ability to help balance the bacteria on your skin. It also works as a natural exfoliator. Honey has been used to treat acne, scars, dry and dull skin.
If you want to use honey for acne, eczema or psoriasis, you can make a face mask of it by combining three parts honey with one part freshly ground cinnamon. Warm the mixture just a little bit in a microwave. Now put the facemask on for about 10 minutes. Rinse it off completely with warm water.
Honey Water Benefits
Honey lemon water offers a variety of benefits some of which are:
- Weight loss – Especially when you consume this drink before meals. If you drink it before meals, you’ll eat less.
- Clear skin – Other than applying honey on your face, consuming honey lemon water promotes clearer skin as it provides your body with water, fiber and nutrients.
- Keeps you hydrated – Drinking sweet water is easier than drinking plain water. When you drink honey water, you tend to consume it more all the while providing your body with essential minerals and vitamins.
- Boosts immunity – Lemon honey water helps in cell regeneration and improves your tissue health which helps the body fight illnesses.
- Helps you breathe better – Drinking warm honey lemon water can clear your sinuses, and soothe your sore throat. An improved immunity can help you fight allergies better. It can also help you sleep better when sick.
- Helps in digestion – A glass of lemon honey water can speed up your digestion, helping you feel less bloated.
- Energizer – As stated before, honey is sugar. Sugar boosts your energy. Honey lemon water is an ideal drink for those who aren’t into tea or coffee but require a burst of energy. Also, this drink is caffeine free.
Milk With Honey Benefits
Like honey lemon water drink, honey mixed with milk is also packed with nutrients which can boost your health in a variety of ways.
Heart health – Whole milk (not skim milk) can boost good (HDL) cholesterol levels, which can then clear up plaque in your arteries. Milk is also rich in potassium, which can reduce blood pressure levels. Meanwhile, honey can reduce levels of bad (LDL) cholesterol, total cholesterol and triglycerides.
Bone strength – Milk is full of calcium, which is essential for bone growth and health. Honey has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. When you drink milk with honey, honey boosts milk’s bone-building capacity.
Improved sleep – Drinking a warm glass of milk with honey has been a practice across the Indian subcontinent for ages. This is especially true in the elderly. There is scientific evidence to suggest that honey mixed with milk can help you sleep better. Taking one-half tablespoon of honey about 30 minutes before going to bed can improve your sleep quality and can reduce nighttime coughing in kids with respiratory infections.
Honey Benefits for Men
Did you know the word “honeymoon” comes from the word “honey month” which comes from ancient Persia where newly married couples drank honey mead daily for a month. Honey is full of B vitamins which are essential in the production of testosterone.
Honey Price in Pakistan
There is no set price of honey in Pakistan or anywhere else in the world. As you already know, there are various types of honey based on their extraction source, post-extraction treatments and processes, etc. Its price may also vary depending upon the season. Manuka honey is considered to be the best in the world. It is also very expensive.
There is a vast variety of honey available on OLX Pakistan classified pages. Do check them out and try to get raw and unpasteurized honey for maximum benefits.
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