If you are looking for a really tasty medicine, then honey is for you. A lot of materials have already been written about the benefits of honey, but it is simply impossible not to repeat that honey is extremely useful!
Historically, honey was considered an extremely healthy delicacy, and for good reason. In addition to sugar, it contains a large amount of vitamins and minerals that are beneficial for the human body, so honey is an extremely useful delicacy.
What is the use of honey?
Honey is useful for colds and inflammations as it is a natural antiseptic. Because of this property, it has even been used to heal infected wounds. The antimicrobial properties of honey will also help with angina and other similar diseases. In Russia, honey was advised not only for colds, but also for anemia, exhaustion, and overwork. Honey has a positive effect on digestion, calms the nervous system, and improves immunity. It is important to remember that honey collected by bees in different colors has the full range of the above properties, but depending on the composition of the honey, they manifest themselves to varying degrees. For example, buckwheat honey contains the most iron, compared to other types of honey, which means that buckwheat honey is the best one to help with anemia. Acacia honey is especially appreciated for its lack of allergies. Melilot and chestnut honey are recommended for improving blood supply. We traditionally eat linden honey for colds, in order to sweat faster.
How to use honey?
It is good to drink tea with honey, and in Pancake week it is worth eating pancakes with honey. For throat or mouth problems, hold a teaspoon of honey in your mouth. You can add honey to tea or milk. In the latter case, it perfectly facilitates falling asleep.
Honey is also used in masks for skin and body care, hair.
It is important not to forget that, like any other healthy product, you should not overeat honey.