Honey: History, and Medicinal Usages

[Hexe]

Honey.

Honey is a very old substance. It comes from the worh Hunig. It was the first widespread sweetener used by man. In legend, it is said cupid dips his arrows in it before aiming it at lovers. Mead, an alcoholic beverage, was made from honey was reffered to as "The Nectar of the Gods". Honey was also used as a form of currency, trade, or offering.

Honey was not just used for food and beverage, it also had some great medicinal properties.

Fair Warning: Do NOT give honey to infants .

Honey can be use in many ways medicinally.

Raw honey contains an antimicrobial, and is great to use on minor cuts, scrapes and abrasions after being properly cleaned.

Honey also has antibiotic properties, which are effective in fighting off colds and those awful sore throats. To relieve blocked sinuses, mix a teaspoon of honey in a post of hot water, place a towel over your head, and inhale the steam.

Different varieties of honey can help heal different ailments.

Acacia honey for cleansing the liver, and digestional health. Eucalyptus honey is great for preventing colds and headaches. Red gum honey is good for antioxidants. Heather honey has a good amount of protein. Linden Honey acts as a sleep aid or antiseptic. Neem honey is good for skin conditions and allergies.

Sources:
http://homecooking.about.com/od/foodhis ... istory.htm
http://www.naturalnews.com/035493_raw_h ... erial.html

[Firebird]

cool Hexe, I love honey, it is also used as a preservative, thanks for posting this. Firebird

[raynelae]

Honey is a blessing, indeed. Love to use the honey jar spell! And it sure does kick apple when it comes to sore throats lol

[drago25]

i think i need to find some of the Neem honey and try that for my allergies

[Firebird]

Hi Drago, I haven't tried the Neem products...sounds interesting. I have used locally harvested bee pollen for allergies for my daughter. It worked pretty good. She has lots of respiratory issues however. Hope you find some relief. Blessings, Firebird

[drago25]

yeah same i haven't seen any Neem products here so far either. i have tried that locally farmers market honey and it does help over the summer and fall. i just need to find something for over winter i really don't want to keep buying and using allergy meds

[Firebird]

bee pollen...crazy..the stuff that makes you sneeze can also make you well

[lilmizsunshine727]

Yes if you give honey to a child under one year old ( i waited until mine was 2 just t o be safe) it will kill them. our bodies cannot handle the botulism in the honey when we are less than a year old or at least that's what i was told by a beekeeper.

[RowanWindsong]

I have seen some miraculous healing when honey is used as a wound dressing in horses. One horse, a few years ago, almost cut off his foot. The vet stitched him up and basically figured an infection would set in in the joint and he would have to put him down in a few days. His owner used unpasturized honey and there is barely a scar. The horse has gone on to compete successfully. Pretty good for a horse that was supposed to die!

[Lillady]

Ive only used honey for cold rememdies but I will defintely keep it in mind for the other things listed. Due to the fact it seems to work quite well. Thanks so much for the information!

[Firebird]

Good point Lil,
...No honey for babies, and No honey in the hummingbird feeder...
here is some info on when to feed babies honey
http://www.babycenter.com/408_when-can- ... 1368490.bc
and here is some info on hummingbird feeders...the part about honey is midway down the page...
http://www.hummingbirds.net/feeders.html
amazing stuff Rowan... that's one lucky horse!
I am currently sucking down hot water with lemon and honey (got a cold blue_dozey )
Yum Honey! Firebird

[MOTHERofDRAGONS]

I got sick last week, took 1 tablespoon for 2 days... Right as rain now.
I swear by it.
Take precautions with youngsters.

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Blessings
M~Dragons