Natural Honey

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Honey is a naturally occurring syrup, which contains glucose, fructose, vitamins and minerals and is known to have many health benefits. It is produced by the honey bees by the nectar of various flowers that they pollinate. In the ancient times, it was used as an effective medicine for good health and was also considered an effective moisturizer. It was once used as currency, for paying for commodities.Even today, honey has not lost its significance and is still equally valued, and in many cultures is the first food given to an infant.

Humans have been collecting honey for as long as 10,000 years. First, with the help of smoke, the bees are forced to leave the hive. Then the honey combs are removed from the hive. The combs are strategically cut with a special knife and the honey is derived. Further the honey obtained is filtered for pollen grains, bee stings and other impurities. The pure honey is then sealed and packed in air tight bottles. As honey has very low moisture content, therefore, it can be stored for many years and even centuries.

Benefits of Honey : 

Honey has, since time immemorial been associated with many miraculous healing properties. It is considered as an effective medicine to cure coughs. Its is more effective if mixed with ginger juice, as it helps cure cough faster

Various studies show that regular consumption of honey raises antioxidant levels in the body

It also acts as a soothing balm, and its antimicrobial effects help in quick healing of wounds, burns, eczema, and other bacterial and fungal infections

Honey is also an ideal remedy for stomach aches and during dehydration

It also proves beneficial in repairing the damaged cells of the body

It provides a number of vital vitamins and minerals to the body

Honey also helps in curing allergy and soothes the burning and the itching sensations caused by the allergy

Regular intake of honey also works wonder for the skin and hair, as it helps in flushing out the toxins from the body, thus cleansing the system

Plenty of face creams and lotions use honey as it has a natural nourishing, bleaching, astringent and antiseptic effect on the skin

Honey when directly applied to the skin, makes it soft and supple. For ages, the Japanese women apply honey as a moisturizer on their hands, to keep them soft and beautiful

Consumption of honey also makes the breath smell sweet and fresh. The Egyptian women chewed pills made of honey and spices to sweeten their breath. In ancient Rome a high-priced semisolid paste, called "honey-mint," was used for bad breath