Therapeutic uses of Honey:

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As it contains sugars which are quickly absorbed by our digestive system and converted into energy, this can be used as instant energizer.

 

As it is hygroscopic it speeds up healing, growth of healing tissue and dries it up.

 

Honey acts as a sedative and is very usefull in bed wetting disorders.

 

Honey is very good antioxident which restores the damaged skin and gives soft, young looks.

 

Honey has antibacterial properties due to its acidic nature and enzymically produced hydrogen peroxide.

 

Constant use of honey strengthens the white blood corpuscles to fight bacteria and viral diseases.

 

In Ashtanga Hridaya the great classic of ayurveda, the therapeutic uses of honey are explained as follows.

 

“Chakshushayam Chedi tritshleshmavishahidmaasrapittanut |

Mehakushtakrimicchardishwaasakaasaatisaarajit ||

Vranashodhana sandhaanaropanam vaatalam madhu ||”

 

Honey is very good for eyes and eye sight.

 

It quenches thirst.

 

Dissolves kapha.

 

Reduces effects of poison.

 

Stops hiccups.

 

It is very useful in urinary tract disorders, worm infestations, bronchial asthma, cough, diarrhea and nausea -vomiting.

 

Cleanse the wounds.

 

It heals wounds.

 

Helps in quick healing of deep wounds.

 

Initiates growth of healthy granulation tissue.

 

Honey which is newly collected from bee hive increases body weight and is a mild laxative.

 

Honey which is stored and is old helps in metabolism of fat and scrapes Kapha.

 

Ayurveda explains another special quality of honey. Honey is called as “Yogavahi” . The substance which has a quality of penetrating the deepest tissue is called as Yogavahi. When honey is used with other herbal preparations it enhances the medicinal qualities of those preparations and also helps them to reach the deeper tissues.