Honey is sweet liquid gold that made by honey bees by collecting nectars from different types of flowering plants. Honey bees collect nectars from all the flowering plants, but mostly they take it from Sunflowers, mustard flowers, and Eucalyptus Tree. Honey bees first transform this nectar into honey by regurgitation and evaporation process. After this process when honey is formed bees store it in their wax honeycombs inside the beehive as a primary food source for the season when there is the shortage of nectar. Humans harvest honey from beehives for their consumption.
Generally, there are two forms of honey one is raw and another one is purified. It is said that raw is more healthy and has more power to fight against the disease. Raw honey is that which is removed from hives and packed directly, so they contain pollen grains and wax too. But purified honey is firstly heated and free from impurities. Honey contains a high level of glucose, fructose, and monosaccharides. Honey also contains 60-80% sugar as well which provide it its sweet taste. Honey act as an antioxidant, antibacterial and an antiseptic agent also it plays a crucial role in weight loss too.
There are so many health benefits of honey which are mentioned below.
Can Heal Wounds And Burns Rapidly
Honey possesses an anti-inflammatory property, so it provides and instant relief to the patient. As we read above honey, naturally possess antimicrobial, antibiotic, antiseptic and antibacterial properties, and it acts internally and externally both. Honey promotes autolytic debridement and disinfects malodorous wounds. Honey stimulates the wounds and burn tissue and heal them rapidly. One of a study proves that applying honey on patients who have wounds leg ulcers and burns can increase the speed of healing.
Helpful In Insomnia
Many people suffering from insomnia these days and the reason behind this is anxiety, depression and lot of work pressure. As I told earlier that honey contains 60-80% of sugar so after taking honey it enhances insulin level in our body and release serotonin which is a neurotransmitter that improves our mood and happiness but our body transforms this serotonin into melatonin. It is a chemical compound that regulates the length and quality of sleep. Melatonin is a hormone which is responsible for regulating sleep and wake cycles in our body.
Cough Reliever
The World Health Organization (WHO) declares honey as a natural cough remedy. Because of its antibacterial action, it kills the bacterias and cures the upper respiratory infections far better than other caffeine-containing medicaments. This golden viscous liquid forms a layer in the throat, and it's sweet taste protect the throat from continuous coughing. Honey also contains the cough suppressant element that is dextromethorphan which is widely used in the treatment of upper respiratory tract infections.
Treats Dandruff
People who are suffering from dandruff problems, honey can be a good remedy for them because it provides temporary but instant relief on the scalp. Continous use of honey provides a dandruff free scalp and stop itching within a week. The anti-bacterial and anti-fungal qualities of honey make an excellent treatment for dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis too. Honey should be diluted with 10% of water and employed in the targeted areas of the scalp and left on for three to four hours.
its increase the immunity and increase Disease prevention.
what i say its a wonderful creation that comes from bees vomiting.
hehe honey is a wonderful creation indeed. So many health benefits that it is amazing.
Thank you for sharing, I love honey! I didn't know it was antibacterial and had so many properties.
It is a wonder substance in terms of health benefits :)
Very nice post.. Is it only bee that produce honey or we have some other insect that also add to the production of honey
From what I know, there are other insects too that produce honey.
I usually eat honey every morning, here in Morocco we have varities of natural hoeny :)
very good post
I like it too and eat frequently :)
Best honey I've ever had is Tasmanian honey.
Though, if ypu have allergies, its best to eat local honey. Bees that create honey from plants that cause allergies has been said to help mitigate painful and annoying allergies. (Only from what my friends says, I'm lucky enough to not have allergies...)
I have always loved local honey. It tastes really nice and rarely cause allergies.
Isn't nature friggin' incredible!! Love a bit of honey, it's funny, another Steemian I follow posted about Raw honey just a few days ago!
haha I know right? Nature is just incredible. There is so much to be awed at, at every step.
Nice post. Very detailed.
Thank you :)
@travel-cuisine Consumption of Honey
Honey has long been recognized as a source of nutrients for the body and skin. For the body, honey is believed to have many properties, one of them to increase endurance.
Other efficacy of honey that has been proven is cure respiratory diseases, such as asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis, and allergies. One product, many benefits
That's correct. One substance with so many benefits and yet many people are unaware of it.
honey is sweet when it is tasted. that's is very nice.
It is :)
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Thank you so much for the kind words :)
Thanks for briefing superb quality of honey 1
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