Honey ranks among the most astonishing of cure-alls: its antibacterial qualities have made it valued as a dressing for wounds and burns, and there are those who say that it increases the hemoglobin count, prevents anemia, contains an ant hemorrhaging factor and aids the body in the absorption of calcium. Others swear it will allay coughs, relieve fevers and inflammatory infections and make an excellent gargle. Honey has been suggested as a cure for radiation sickness, drunkenness and hangovers, while in India it is mixed with beeswax and prescribed for ulcers.
From ancient times, mead has been brewed from honey, and buckwheat honey was used to make beer. Honey used to be smeared on salted meat to improve its taste. A mixture of milk, honey, salt and butter do honor to guests, and honey has always been considered an appropriate offering to the gods. (1)
According to (Morrison, 2015) honey possess the following properties:
- Boosting the immune system, with as little as a teaspoon a day
- Acting as an antibiotic to care for wounds — from minor cuts and scrapes to serious burns
- Providing a source of antioxidants
- Aiding digestion and other gastrointestinal functions
- Moisturizing the skin
- Soothing sore throats and treating coughs
- Managing allergies
- Curing hangovers
In the next article we’ll discuss about role of Croatia in organic honey production and give the answer why Croatian honey manage to keep the golden position among the best in the world.
Reference
(1) Hubbell, S. (2009). A Book of Bees. New York, NY: Open Road Media.
(2) Morrison, A. (2015). Homegrown Honey Bees. North Adams, MA: Storey Publishing.