Show Me the Honey!

Honey has, since ancient times immemorial, been considered ambrosia. It hass been referred to extensively in religion, art, mythology and literature. The oldest mention- from circa 5500 BC- of the use of honey has been found in documents in Egypt. A great healer, honey is widely known for its medicinal properties and as a panacea for nearly all ailments. It is the only food that does not go bad even after thousands of years!

Healthy benefits

ALLERGIES: Around 90% of all types of allergies can be treated with raw honey in various forms and concoctions.

COLDS AND COUGHS: Honey's antibiotic properties soothe irritated throats.

DIGESTION: Honey boosts kidney and intestine functioning. Easy to assimilate it's particularly useful for those suffering from indigestion- mix equal parts of honey and apple cider, dilute with water and drink up for instant relief.

CONSTIPATION: Take 1/2 tsp honey and 1/2 cup of warm water 2- 3 times a day to improve bowel movement.

PARALYSIS: Consuming honey with the extract of boiled rice helps cure facial paralysis.

WEIGHT CONTROL: Low in calories, honey helps you to reduce weight; it provides the same energy as sugar.

INFERTILITY: When consumed with milk, honey can increase human sperm count considerably.

STRESS: Drink honey and water in a ratio of 1:4 to soothe an agitated mind.

DID YOU KNOW?

• In older times, newlyweds were given an alcoholic beverage made of honey to drink during their first month of marriage, believing that this would produce a male child.
• In ancient Greece, brides dipped their fingers in honey and made the cross sign before entering their new homes. They believed this would bring sweetness into their married lives.

This has been taken from the Delhi Times section of the Times of India.