Honey

Uses of honey in Siddha and Ayurveda

Perhaps no one has discovered the benefits of honey as deeply as the Indians. Honey was considered as nature’s gift to mankind and recommended as a special ingredient in every kitchen. It was seen as an important part of the diet for people over 12 months of age. Honey is considered a predigested food and is said to be easily digested by humans. One of the uses of honey in both Ayurveda and Siddha is as a vehicle for medicines. When mixed with honey, the drugs are easily and quickly absorbed by the body and they spread throughout the system through the blood circulation. Honey is also said to preserve the potency of medicine and prolong its effectiveness.

 Siddha texts (translated as heat) prescribe honey as part of treatment for heat-related problems, excessive breathing, vomiting, gas problems, and blood impurities. Seven different types of honey are identified in the Siddha texts, with the honey obtained from the dense mountain jungles known as malithan or hill honey believed to have the highest medicinal value. This type of honey is said to have the properties of many medicinal plants from which bees collect nectar.

The effect of honey is hot. Consuming honey with hot food can cause stomach problems. Taking honey along with the things mentioned above creates toxins in the body, which can also cause problems like skin allergies.

• Honey should not be taken with radish. It increases toxicity in the body, causing problems like indigestion
• Do not mistakenly use honey in hot milk

8 Health Benefits of Honey and Its Various Uses

We have seen many health benefits of honey, which has been used for centuries to treat many ailments. We also look at some of the uses of honey as a home remedy and in traditional medicine.

Health benefits of honey

1. Honey is good for your blood

Honey affects the body in different ways depending on how you consume it. Hufala water and honey, if mixed and consumed, have a beneficial effect on the red blood cell (RBC) count in the blood. RBCs are mainly responsible for carrying oxygen in the blood to different parts of the body. Mixing honey with warm water increases the amount of hemoglobin in the blood which takes care of the anemic condition. Iron deficiency anemia is a condition in which the blood’s nutrition or absorption is incomplete and therefore the oxygen capacity of the blood is compromised. Reduced oxygen carrying capacity leads to fatigue, respiratory and sometimes depression and other problems. Honey can bypass these issues by building up the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood.

 Building oxygen levels in the blood is extremely important because how healthy the body is and how easily it regenerates itself depends on the level of oxygen in the blood. Early research has shown positive effects of honey on hypertension or high blood pressure. Honey is also traditionally used to reduce the effects of hypotension or low blood pressure.

There is some preliminary evidence that honey may reduce white blood cell (WBC) levels in chemotherapy patients. In a small-scale trial, 40% of patients at risk for low WBC counts did not have a recurrence of the problem after drinking two teaspoons of therapeutic honey daily during chemotherapy.

2. Honey is safer than sugar

Much has been said about the negative effects of white sugar on the body. Honey is a great substitute that is safe to use as a sweetener as well. Although the chemical makeup of honey consists of simple sugars, it is very different from white sugar, consisting of 30% glucose and 40% fructose.

Monosaccharides or simple sugars—comprises 20% with other complex sugars. Honey also contains dextrin, a starchy fiber. This compound helps the body to regulate blood sugar levels.

3. Madh Yoga is good for trainees

Consumption of honey balances blood chemistry and is especially recommended for those practicing yoga. Regular consumption of honey makes the system more dynamic. One can start the system by taking some honey with warm water in the morning before starting the training.

4. Honey is antibacterial and antiseptic

Further increasing the consumption of honey is a beneficial antioxidant representative, stimulating antibodies and combating harmful microbial activities. Some studies have also looked at honey in wound healing. According to one study, therapeutic honey was purified that destroyed all strains of bacteria in the wounds of study participants. Another study studied 59 patients with wounds and leg ulcers of which 80% did not respond to conventional therapy, with raw honey. Except for one patient, all others showed improvement in their wounds. Additionally, infected wounds became sterile within a week of applying honey.

In traditional medicine, one of the health benefits of honey includes treating respiratory infections. Daily consumption of honey is used to get rid of problems like excess mucus and asthma.

Clinical research has also shown that medical grade honey can kill foodborne illnesses such as Escherichia coli and Salmonella. Honey has also shown promise in fighting bacterial strains that have developed resistance to antibiotics. Research shows that honey is effective against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Honey combats infection on several levels making it difficult for bacteria to develop resistance to it. Antibiotics, in contrast, usually target bacteria while they are growing and give them a chance to develop resistance. It has been observed that honey, also known as quorum sensing, disrupts the bacteria that cause disease and allows antibiotics to take effect.

5. Honey is an energy food

One of the important uses of honey in traditional medicine is as an instant energy booster. As indicated above, honey contains various types of sugar molecules, especially glucose and fructose. However, unlike white sugar, where fructose and glucose are combined as sucrose and require an additional step in the digestion process, in honey, these two sugars are separate. Thus glucose acts as an instant energy source.

The United States National Honey Board recommends the consumption of honey because it contains many vitamins and minerals. A list of these is: niacin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium and zinc.

6. Honey helps in digestion

Honey helps reduce constipation, bloating and gas thanks to its mild laxative effect. Honey contains probiotic or “friendly” bacteria, such as bifido bacteria and lactobacilli, which aid digestion, promote immune system health, and reduce allergies. Using honey in place of table sugar has reduced the intestinal toxic effects of mycotoxins produced by fungi.

7. Honey combats skin and scalp infections

Honey also has many health benefits on the skin and scalp. A small-scale study with 30 patients looking at the effect of honey on the healing of seborrheic dermatitis and scabies had participants gently rub raw honey into their problem areas for 2-3 minutes at a time. The honey was left for three hours before being washed off with warm water. All patients showed improvement with treatment. The itching was relieved and the scales disappeared within a week, while the lesions disappeared within two weeks. Patients’ hair loss conditions also improved. Additionally, patients who continued treatment with honey once a week for six months did not relapse.

8. Honey helps children sleep better

Preliminary results from some studies show that honey can improve sleep quality in children. Based on the views of parents, studies concluded that taking honey during the night

How is honey beneficial for a healthy life?

Honey works like a medicine. If children or adults have cold-cough, honey is mixed with ginger and fed. Apart from that, honey is also mixed in Pipli powder and used as a home remedy. One tablespoon of honey contains 64 calories and 17 grams of sugar. It is in the form of sugar fructose-sucrose, glucose and maltose. Taking honey is also beneficial because honey can satisfy the craving for sweetness without harming the body. It is also used in many cosmetics. Honey keeps digestion good and also keeps the skin glowing.

Honey is a boon for health but if mixed with the wrong thing, it becomes poison

What things should not be consumed with honey?

• Tea-coffee is drunk hot. The effect of honey is also hot. A combination of these two can cause fatigue and stress.
• Honey should not be taken with radish. It increases toxicity in the body, causing problems like indigestion.
• Do not take honey with hot food. The trend of serving chili potatoes with honey has increased, but it can be harmful to health.
• Do not add honey to hot or boiling milk by mistake. This milk works as a poison for the body.
• Do not take honey with ghee or butter. Eating both together destroys the qualities of ghee/butter.
• Consuming honey along with meat and fish is dangerous for health.

Why honey should not be taken with hot things?

The effect of honey is hot. Consuming honey with hot food can cause stomach problems. Taking honey along with the things mentioned above creates toxins in the body, which can also cause problems like skin allergies.

With what things is honey beneficial?

The hot season is coming. In that case, the body feels more tired. To avoid this, consumption of honey in warm water is beneficial. Honey water every morning is considered good for health. According to Ayurveda, honey mixed with carrot juice improves eyesight. It is used as medicine. So it can be taken along with ginger juice in cold and cough. You can take a small spoonful of honey every morning if you want. It skin and

Other benefits of honey

• Applying honey on the face cures acne.
• Regular consumption of honey boosts immunity.
• Its use in sore throat provides relief.
• Use of honey on dry skin is considered good.
• Pure honey increases the immunity of the body.

Traditional Remedies and Uses of Honey

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local uses

Applying honey on abrasions helps in faster healing and reduces scarring.

Benefits of Honey and Lemon

Twice a day, for every 20 minutes, apply equal parts of honey and fresh lemon juice on the face. This can remove dark spots on the face.

Ginger honey drink

Boil-1

• Mash the ginger and mash it to extract its juice. Keep the juice in a glass container for 15 minutes.
• Store the pure juice in the refrigerator for 5-6 days, discarding the ginger pods.
• Mix this with 2 teaspoons of ginger juice and 2 teaspoons of honey and take it every morning on an empty stomach. This helps in purifying the blood. It can be taken once every 6 months for 48 days.

Boil-2

• Wash and peel fresh ginger.
• Cut ginger into small pieces and soak it in honey in a wide mouthed glass bottle.
• Cover the mouth of the bottle with a thin, white, cotton cloth and keep it in the sun for 12 days.
• Take 2-4 pieces daily morning and evening to relieve any indigestion issues.

Boil- 3 Mix four teaspoons of ginger juice, four teaspoons of honey and two teaspoons of lemon juice in three-fourths of a cup of water. And drink. This helps reduce your chances of catching a cold.

Heart Care

• Take fresh juice of one pomegranate and add one spoon of honey to it.
• Take every morning on an empty stomach.
• Make a hole in the palm by piercing it with a needle. Soak in honey and eat 2-4 dates twice a day.

Honey remedies for colds

 Consuming neem, pepper, honey and turmeric can help to a great extent if you are suffering from cold-related ailments or are one of those who cough daily with blocked nostrils. Here are a few simple remedies.

Option-1 Grind about 10-12 peppercorns and soak them in 2 teaspoons of honey overnight (8-12 hours). Take peppercorns in the morning and make sure to eat them well. You can add some turmeric to honey.