Honey has natural enzymes and nutrients, which are of medical and health benefits. It has thus been used as a remedy for years.
Honey still holds on its popularity gaining usefulness in hospitals as its used to treat wounds. All these advantages are however scaled down to unpasteurized honey.
Honey found in grocery stores is processed by the manufactures. This helps to remove unwanted crystals and improve the texture and color. Bacteria’s and beneficial antioxidants are also removed.
If you must go for raw honey, purchase it from a known producer.
Below are more uses of raw honey:
Reliable Source of Antioxidants
Raw honey has antioxidants known as phenolic compounds. Other types have as many antioxidants as those in vegetables and fruits.
Antioxidants are helpful in protecting one’s body from cell damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals are responsible for heart disease, cancer, and aging.
Polyphenols in honey have been known to prevent heart diseases.
Antifungal and Antibacterial Properties
With raw honey containing hydrogen peroxide, which is an antiseptic, it kills fungus and bacteria’s.
Manuka honey has been used by European hospitals in the fight against bacterial infection (MRSA) resistant to antibiotics.
The type of honey dictates the effectiveness of the antibacterial and antifungal properties.
Heal Wounds
Manuka raw honey which has natural hydrogen peroxide is a germ killer effective in treating wounds. The honey reduces healing time and infections.
The honey used in the medical setup is, however, a medical grade.
Contains Phytonutrients
These are nutrients that protect the plant from damage.
They help the plant from their enemies and UV radiations that are harmful. Phytonutrients provide anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties which keep you in perfect health.
Honey has been a product of plants thus contains these nutrients.
Helps in Digestion
Raw honey has been known to treat diarrhea though the research is still not authenticated. Helicobacter pylori are also treated with ram, honey.
Take 1-2 teaspoons of raw honey on an empty stomach to relieve stomach pains and induce healing.
Soothe a Sore Throat
Raw honey serves to reduce sore throats. Add a teaspoonful of raw honey to your hot tea with lemon to suppress coughs and soothe sore throats.
Raw honey just as dextromethorphan suppresses coughs by taking one or two teaspoons.
Is it risky?
Harmful bacteria such as botulism may be present in honey. This is risky for children under the age of one year.
Botulism is known for causing food poisoning of fever, nausea, and vomiting in adults. Consult your physician if you take raw honey and get persistent symptoms.
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