“What is happening to me happens to all fruits that grow ripe.
It is the honey in my veins that makes my blood thicker, and my soul quieter.”
― Friedrich Nietzsche, German philosopher
Beekeeping is one of the most ancient professions in human history. Ancient beekeepers discovered the great nutritional values of the bee honey and instead of hunting the beehives in wild, they found out a way to breed them and use them as farm animals. There are proofs that early hunter/gatherer human cultures in Africa first developed beekeeping after finding out how painful gathering honey from wild beehives was. Scientists suggest that these people first found how to control fire and then discovered that they can use the smoke to control the bees and make them calm.
However, the earliest traces of beekeeping were discovered in September 2007 in the ruins of Rehov, Israel. Archeologists reported more than 30 undamaged beehives dating back around 10th century BC. The beehives were made of straws and unbaked clay. There is also evidence that ancient Egyptians used honey to treat wounds. Ancient Greeks believe that those who consume a lot of honey live longer. Even the Prophet Mohamed glorified the medicinal values of honey.
Nowadays, thanks to the advance of the science we can understand the outstanding honey properties even deeper. In this article, I will show you some of the greatest applications of honey.
Honey wound healing properties
Honey is famous for its antibacterial, antioxidant and antifungal properties, which makes it perfect for treating skin wounds. It was used for that purpose until the early 20th century when the penicillin was invented. However, honey is slowly regaining popularity among people who prefer nature remedies. Of course, pollen collected from medicinal herbs has better healing powers. For example, honey made pollen gathered from Manuka bush, which is a medical herb, contains more than 250 strains of bacteria that have healing properties.
Hair loss treatment with honey
Honey is the perfect solution for hair loss issues because of its antioxidant and fungicidal properties. It is no wonder that there are thousands of honey-based shampoos and hair conditioners on the market. Although many shampoo manufacturers promise you that their honey formula works great, nothing compares to the usage of real honey. Yes, if you want to get 100% of the advantages the honey gives you, the only way is to massage your scalp and hair roots with it. The idea of pouring this sweet and sticky solution over your scalp may sounds a bit strange and maybe even crazy, but you can effectively reduce the hair loss.
Honey is a natural energy drink.
That is right. Forget for all the sugar and caffeine loaded energy drinks on the market and find out what nature has been providing us for millions of years. Honey is an excellent source of fast carbohydrates; it contains more than 17 grams per tablespoon. Carbohydrates are the primary muscle fuel used for energizing our bodies. Therefore, 2 – 3 tablespoons of honey in the morning or before a physical activity will make your body full of energy for at least 2 hours.
Honey works great as a cough medicine
We all know our grandmother cough recipe. In a cup of hot water, add the juice of 1 lemon and 2 tablespoons of high quality honey. Make sure that the water is not boiling hot because it will eliminate some of the healing ingredients of the honey. You need it to be just warm enough to melt the honey! There is a study, which has found that serving 2 tablespoons of honey before bedtime reduces coughing and improves sleep.
Natural anti – allergy medicine
Honey works pretty much like a vaccine. When you take a flu vaccine, your doctor injects death flu cells in your body and when your body produces white blood cells, they recognize the threat and eliminate it more efficiently. The same rule applies to honey. When you eat it, you “introduce” the pollen to your immune system. Hypothetically, this can help your immune system and over the time, you will develop your own natural immunity against particular allergies.
These are some of the most beneficial honey properties. Use the liquid gold as a natural remedy or simply use it to substitute the peanut butter on your slice of bread. If you know some other honey applications, feel free to comment.
