A friend of mine the other day was asking whether honey really has all the healing benefits that are claimed. There has been plenty of research done and it has been proven that honey is very useful in urinary tract disorders, worm infestations, bronchial asthma, cough, diarrhea and nausea, vomiting. It can be used to cleanse and heal wounds and great for weight loss as it aids in the metabolism of fat.
The best honey according to Ayurveda is raw unfiltered honey for its antibacterial and antifungal properties.In Ayurveda honey is called as “Madhu” and it has been used for thousands of years for its healing qualities:
The best honey according to Ayurveda is raw unfiltered honey for its antibacterial and antifungal properties.In Ayurveda honey is called as “Madhu” and it has been used for thousands of years for its healing qualities:
“Sandhatru cchedanam ruksham kashayam madhuram madhu ||”
“It has sweetness (madhura rasa) with added astringent as end taste (Kashaya anu rasa). It is heavy (guru guna), dry (ruksha) and cold (sheeta). Its effect on doshas is as follows It aggravates vata, scrapes kapha and normalizes pitta and rakta. It promotes healing process.”
In the ayurvedic text, Sushruta Samhita , the actions of fresh and aged honeys are discussed ;fresh honey is nourishing to the body and is a laxative while aged honey on the other hand is anti -diarrheal and reduces fat and obesity. It also is also considered the best ‘yogavahi’ substance. Yogavahi refers to its carrier qualities meaning that when used with other medicines or herbal preparations it enhances the medicinal qualities of those preparations helping them reach deeper into he tissues.
While honey is very beneficial, some precautions should be taken:
Honey should never be heated above 40°С (104°F) because it loses most of its benefits, it is mucus forming and according to Ayurveda becomes toxic producing ama which sticks to the tissues of the body and is difficult to remove. Also honey may include nectar of flowers that may be poisonous. Poison has hot or Ushna quality. When honey is mixed with hot and spicy foods or alcoholic beverages the poisonous properties get enhanced and cause imbalance of doshas.
Honey should not be given to infants due to the risk of botulism.
Is it pure or adulterated? I just got to the US last night and grabbed some honey to use in my breakfast. Sadly, I found that it was adulterated (you can find many tests online).
Consider the sources of the honey and are there GMOs in your honey? Since bees from a single colony may gather nectar and pollen from flowers in a 200-square-kilometer area, are there GM crops in the area where the honey is being produced? In Europe there has been recent legislation requiring labeling if the GM pollen made up more than 0.9 percent of the honey. Since pollen only forms approximately 0.5 percent of any batch of honey, it would never have to be labeled!
Some Benefits of Honey & Applications:
Cut and wounds: Apply bee's honey on cuts and wounds.
Cardiac Tonic: Honey contains flavonoids, antioxidants that help reduce the risk of heart disease.
Blood sugar regulation.
Arthritis: Place a spoonful of honey with two tablespoons of warm water, one teaspoon cinnamon.Make the dough and rub the affected area, the pain will disappear within minutes. Drinking a glass of warm water with two tablespoons of honey and one teaspoon cinnamon, morning and evening to ease the pain of arthritis .
Bladder infections :Mix two tablespoons of cinnamon, one teaspoon of honey in a cup of warm water
and drink it. The drink eliminates the bacteria in the bladder.
Eyesight: 10 ml of honey mixed with 10 ml of carrot Juice and consumed regularly will improve eyesight and is helpful for those who sit at the computer for long period of time.
Cold and cough: Mix 10 ml of honey with equal quantity of ginger juice and consume twice a day.
Obesity: One glass of warm water taken with 10 ml of honey and 5 ml of lemon juice in early morning reduces fat and purifies blood
Skin Disorders: Applying honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts on the affected parts of skin helps to cure eczema, ringworm and many other types of skin infections.
Bad Breath: In the morning, gargle with one teaspoon of honey and cinnamon powder mixed in hot water, so breath stays fresh throughout the day. It maintains dental hygiene and cleanliness of the smell of the mouth.
Young Honey has a laxative effect on the digestion system of an individual and helps provide relief from constipation.
Cholesterol: In one study it was found that two tablespoons of honey, cinnamon and 3 tablespoons water in 16 oz. tea, can reduce cholesterol by 10% in only two hours. 3 times daily for a week may heal it completely.
The Immune System: The regular use of honey per day with cinnamon strengthens the immune system and protects the body from bacteria and viruses.
Asthma: A mixture of black pepper powder, honey and ginger juice in equal quantities, when consumed three times daily helps to relieve the symptoms of asthma.
Blood Pressure: Regular use of one teaspoon of garlic juice mixed with two teaspoons of honey helps to control blood pressure.
One glass of warm water taken with two teaspoons of honey and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice in the early morning reduces fat and purifies blood.
Cosmetic Uses of Honey:
Face wash: Mix a small quantity of lemon juice into 5ml of bee's honey and apply on face before washing.
Facial to improve smoothness:A tablespoon of honey whisked together with white of an egg, 1 teaspoon of glycerin and 1/4 cup of flour makes an excellent firming mask. Just smooth on the face, leave on 15 min, and rinse off with warm water.
Cracked lips: Apply bee's honey on cracked lips
Hair luster: Mix 5ml of bee's honey into 4 cups of warm water. Use as a hair rinse
Conditioner:Mix 10 ml of olive oil into 5ml of bee's honey and apply on hair. Wash after 15 min
Consuming one spoon of honey daily helps us to lead a healthy long life! Enjoy!
UPDATE ON August 10th. Watch this video below by Collin Chi:
Collin Chi, C.N.C., referencing over 43 clinical studies, discusses well-researched possibilities of MEDICINAL BENEFIT, as well as the PHYTOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES of PROPOLIS, ROYAL JELLY, BEE POLLEN and honey. Also includes the HISTORY, Life-cycle, and Importance of BEES!!!
“It has sweetness (madhura rasa) with added astringent as end taste (Kashaya anu rasa). It is heavy (guru guna), dry (ruksha) and cold (sheeta). Its effect on doshas is as follows It aggravates vata, scrapes kapha and normalizes pitta and rakta. It promotes healing process.”
In the ayurvedic text, Sushruta Samhita , the actions of fresh and aged honeys are discussed ;fresh honey is nourishing to the body and is a laxative while aged honey on the other hand is anti -diarrheal and reduces fat and obesity. It also is also considered the best ‘yogavahi’ substance. Yogavahi refers to its carrier qualities meaning that when used with other medicines or herbal preparations it enhances the medicinal qualities of those preparations helping them reach deeper into he tissues.
While honey is very beneficial, some precautions should be taken:
Honey should never be heated above 40°С (104°F) because it loses most of its benefits, it is mucus forming and according to Ayurveda becomes toxic producing ama which sticks to the tissues of the body and is difficult to remove. Also honey may include nectar of flowers that may be poisonous. Poison has hot or Ushna quality. When honey is mixed with hot and spicy foods or alcoholic beverages the poisonous properties get enhanced and cause imbalance of doshas.
Honey should not be given to infants due to the risk of botulism.
Is it pure or adulterated? I just got to the US last night and grabbed some honey to use in my breakfast. Sadly, I found that it was adulterated (you can find many tests online).
Consider the sources of the honey and are there GMOs in your honey? Since bees from a single colony may gather nectar and pollen from flowers in a 200-square-kilometer area, are there GM crops in the area where the honey is being produced? In Europe there has been recent legislation requiring labeling if the GM pollen made up more than 0.9 percent of the honey. Since pollen only forms approximately 0.5 percent of any batch of honey, it would never have to be labeled!
Some Benefits of Honey & Applications:
Cut and wounds: Apply bee's honey on cuts and wounds.
Cardiac Tonic: Honey contains flavonoids, antioxidants that help reduce the risk of heart disease.
Blood sugar regulation.
Arthritis: Place a spoonful of honey with two tablespoons of warm water, one teaspoon cinnamon.Make the dough and rub the affected area, the pain will disappear within minutes. Drinking a glass of warm water with two tablespoons of honey and one teaspoon cinnamon, morning and evening to ease the pain of arthritis .
Bladder infections :Mix two tablespoons of cinnamon, one teaspoon of honey in a cup of warm water
and drink it. The drink eliminates the bacteria in the bladder.
Eyesight: 10 ml of honey mixed with 10 ml of carrot Juice and consumed regularly will improve eyesight and is helpful for those who sit at the computer for long period of time.
Cold and cough: Mix 10 ml of honey with equal quantity of ginger juice and consume twice a day.
Obesity: One glass of warm water taken with 10 ml of honey and 5 ml of lemon juice in early morning reduces fat and purifies blood
Skin Disorders: Applying honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts on the affected parts of skin helps to cure eczema, ringworm and many other types of skin infections.
Bad Breath: In the morning, gargle with one teaspoon of honey and cinnamon powder mixed in hot water, so breath stays fresh throughout the day. It maintains dental hygiene and cleanliness of the smell of the mouth.
Young Honey has a laxative effect on the digestion system of an individual and helps provide relief from constipation.
Cholesterol: In one study it was found that two tablespoons of honey, cinnamon and 3 tablespoons water in 16 oz. tea, can reduce cholesterol by 10% in only two hours. 3 times daily for a week may heal it completely.
The Immune System: The regular use of honey per day with cinnamon strengthens the immune system and protects the body from bacteria and viruses.
Asthma: A mixture of black pepper powder, honey and ginger juice in equal quantities, when consumed three times daily helps to relieve the symptoms of asthma.
Blood Pressure: Regular use of one teaspoon of garlic juice mixed with two teaspoons of honey helps to control blood pressure.
One glass of warm water taken with two teaspoons of honey and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice in the early morning reduces fat and purifies blood.
Cosmetic Uses of Honey:
Face wash: Mix a small quantity of lemon juice into 5ml of bee's honey and apply on face before washing.
Facial to improve smoothness:A tablespoon of honey whisked together with white of an egg, 1 teaspoon of glycerin and 1/4 cup of flour makes an excellent firming mask. Just smooth on the face, leave on 15 min, and rinse off with warm water.
Cracked lips: Apply bee's honey on cracked lips
Hair luster: Mix 5ml of bee's honey into 4 cups of warm water. Use as a hair rinse
Conditioner:Mix 10 ml of olive oil into 5ml of bee's honey and apply on hair. Wash after 15 min
Consuming one spoon of honey daily helps us to lead a healthy long life! Enjoy!
UPDATE ON August 10th. Watch this video below by Collin Chi:
Collin Chi, C.N.C., referencing over 43 clinical studies, discusses well-researched possibilities of MEDICINAL BENEFIT, as well as the PHYTOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES of PROPOLIS, ROYAL JELLY, BEE POLLEN and honey. Also includes the HISTORY, Life-cycle, and Importance of BEES!!!
Sources:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3611628/
“Therapeutic uses of Honey in Ayurveda” by Dr. Krishna.R.S — Pioneer Thinking
“Samuel Hahnemann: Founder of Homeopathy” --http://altmed.creighton.edu/Homeopathy/history.htm
http://www.irjponline.com/admin/php/uploads/1661_pdf.pdf
Photo Credit: veganbits.com
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3611628/
“Therapeutic uses of Honey in Ayurveda” by Dr. Krishna.R.S — Pioneer Thinking
“Samuel Hahnemann: Founder of Homeopathy” --http://altmed.creighton.edu/Homeopathy/history.htm
http://www.irjponline.com/admin/php/uploads/1661_pdf.pdf
Photo Credit: veganbits.com
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