Usefulness of honey has been known since ancient Egyptian times. Even Queen Cleopatra have been using honey for health care and beauty.
Before antibiotics discovered in the 1930s, honey was used in the treatment of various diseases. With the shift to modern medicine man, honey increasingly marginalized role.
Lately when many bacteria are becoming resistant to drugs, many people 'back to nature' by making use of honey in treatment. So, what kind of role?
Powerful antioxidants
Honey has a very high content of antioxidants that keep the body from free radical attack. In fact, antioxidants called pinocembrin only found in honey.
This makes your body more healthy, avoid illness and look more youthful.
Lowering blood glucose and cholesterol
Though sweeter than sugar, honey has a low glycemic index because it is absorbed into the bloodstream gradually. You who have diabetes need to reduce high glycemic indexed foods because it would encourage a surge of blood glucose.
Honey is the safest alternative sweeteners compared to sugar or synthetic sugars. Some studies even suspect honey can lower blood glucose. Minerals and natural vitamins in honey also helps lower LDL (bad cholesterol) in the body.
Stimulate tissue growth
Propolis, enzymes, and pollen, vitamins and minerals in honey can stimulate growth of new tissue. When used on burns, honey will speed healing and reduce the amount of scarring.
Smooth leather
Gluconate acid and other mild organic acid found in honey can loosen the bond of dead skin cells so as to accelerate regeneration, reducing wrinkles and aging lines, balancing oil, and improve skin elasticity.
Honey also contains sugars and amino acids that help maintain skin moisture.
Treating wounds
Honey for centuries been used for treatment of wounds and ulcers. Honey contains glucose and an enzyme called glucose oxidase. In the right conditions, glucose oxidase can break down glucose into hydrogen peroxide honey, a substance that is a strong antiseptic.
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