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Sept 2006 Edition
5 Attributes of Honey | Comments | Back Issues
Honey - Treatment For Bad Ailments
By Sharon Hopkins
For many it may just be one part of their diet through desserts, but
Honey is lot more than that. It is one of the oldest remedial
components widely used in many homes. The best part about honey
is that it can be found in any season and can be easily stored.
It is also used as a healing agent due to its therapeutic
value. It has saved many lives who have suffered from burns, ulcers,
and other wounds.
It has good amount of minerals and vitamins which are very
essential for us. Honey has an attribute which kills the
bacteria. Covering the wound with honey and then bandaging it,
heals the wound quickly. It fights stomach related problems
like diarrhea and dysentery. Raw honey is known to treat 90% of
all allergies. Bearing in mind that honey is sweet it helps keep
your teeth strong and sharp.
Simple Home Remedies
To reduce a stomach ache take 1 tsp. honey, 1 tsp. lemon juice and
mix it with warm water. This should be taken first thing in the
morning.
Take 6 ounces of honey, 2 ounces of glycerin and lemon juice of
2 lemons. Mix all the ingredients, bottle it, and use it when
you suffer from sore throat.
Honey is great for your digestive system as well as problems
like constipation. To combat poor digestion mix 1 tsp. honey
with 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar. Add a good amount of water to get
a proper taste. Drink it to get relief from digestion problems.
Other stomach problems can be helped by having 10 gms of honey
on an empty stomach in the morning and avoid eating for the next hour.
Continue this regularly to get relief.
Honey can be used as a substitute for sugar which would help
control your intake of calories.
It can be used as a lotion to cure eye problems like
conjunctivitis as well as boils in your eye. Make a mixture of
equal amount of honey and warm water. Once cooled use it as an
eye bath or a lotion.
Use honey to improve your appetite.
To prevent migraines have 2 tsp. of honey at meals. If you are
suffering from migraines take 1 dessert spoon of honey mixed
with 1/2 glass of warm water. Drink this liquid. If required, repeat
this within next 20 minutes.
You can use honey as mouthwash by mixing 1 tbsp. of honey in a
cup of warm water. This mouthwash kills germs and bacteria
present in the mouth.
In ratio of 1:2 take honey and luke warm water respectively. In
this add cinnamon powder and make a paste. Massage it to the
itchy area; you will notice the difference in a short period.
Very good treatment for allergies.
Mix 2 tsp. honey and one tsp. cinnamon powder in 1 cup of hot
water. This mix could be taken by arthritis patients every
morning and evening to cure arthritis.
To remove bladder infections take 2 tbsp. cinnamon powder and 1
tsp honey in a glass of lukewarm water. Drink it to destroy
germs in the bladder.
Warning: The reader of this article should exercise all
precautionary measures while following instructions on the home
remedies from this article. Avoid using any of these products if
you are allergic to it. The responsibility lies with the reader
and not with the site or the writer.
About the Author: Sharon Hopkins manages home remedies sites
such as http://www.home-remedies-for-you.com to help you in
your daily life with simple and easy home care remedies. Honey
is a very important and useful ingredient which can be used in
number of home remedies.
Source: http://www.isnare.com
Five Attributes of Honey
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Honey is a tasty substitute for sugar.
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Honey boosts the immune system against seasonal pollen allergies.
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Honey is a natural anti-oxidant.
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Honey attracts and retains water making it a great moisturizing agent.
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Honey is an antimicrobial agent good for fighting infections.
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