UNUSUAL USES FOR HONEY
Added on: 24th Jul 2016
RELIEVES ALLERGIES
Much research is currently underway into the effect of honey
in relieving allergies. Though results are still awaited,
naturopathic doctors claim the trace amounts of pollen
which remain in honey can act much in the same way as an
inoculation. The levels bring the body to produce antibodies
which would combat a full blown allergy, leading to less
discomfort and less of an allergic response.
A PARASITE KILLER
The dawn of the railroad was also a golden age for the conman.
Traveling from city to city selling seemingly useful “tonics”, the
conman mostly sold inert and bogus mixtures passed off as
medicine before hopping the next train out of town. He must
have never thought of using a honey tonic. A mixture of honey,
vinegar, and water can be consumed to kill intestinal parasites.
IMPROVES EYESIGHT
Ayurvedic practitioners highly regard honey for its use in helping
eyesight (and, in some ways, curing pink eye when applied
directly with water). Mixed with carrot juice (another eyesight
helper), honey is unexpectedly reputed to treat conjunctivitis,
glaucoma, and exhaustion from too many hours in front
of computer or television screens.
SWEETENS AND EMULSIFIES ASIAN SAUCES
Many Asian sauces are based upon the balance of complex flavours
such as sweet, salty, bitter, and more. When making a salad
dressing, drizzle for pork, or any sauce at home, use honey in
place of any sugar. Since it’s an emulsifier, honey will add
sweetness while helping thicken the sauce.
NEUTRALIZES BAD BREATH
Honey’s antibacterial properties are also useful in taking down
halitosis. This unusual use for honey sees us gargle with a
mixture of one teaspoon of honey, 1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon
and half a cup of warm water. An advantage of this method
is that your breath with have the freshness of cinnamon, too.
COMBATS ACID REFLUX
A study in the British Medical Journal found that honey can
be useful in combating acid reflux. Before reaching for that
pill, take a spoonful of honey. Coating the throat (or, as the
2002 study scientifically refers to it, the Oesophageal mucosa),
honey helps soothe the throat and reduce acid reflux.
MOISTURIZES DRY ELBOWS AND SKIN
Dry elbows affect millions of people, resulting in millions if not
billions of dollars given to the skin care industry for
moisturizers and body butters. For a more natural fix, rub honey
onto your elbows, knees, and any other dry spot after a shower.
Wipe the mixture off with a warm washcloth after 15 to
30 minutes to reveal moisturized skin.
SHORTENS THE DURATION OF DIARRHOEA
IN CHILDREN
Another study in the British Medical Journal finds an unusual
application for honey in resolving children’s sickness. Though
honey should not be given to infants younger than 12 months old,
afterwards honey can help soothe gastroenteritis and
shorten the duration of acute diarrhoea.
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