Benefits of Honey

Honey is a sweet fluid produced by ‘honey bees’. Honey is known for its effectiveness in instantly boosting the performance, endurance and reduces muscle fatigue of athletes.
Most bacteria do not grow in honey because of its low water content.

Honey contains ‘botulinum endospores’, so it should not be given to childrens under 1 year of age.

Here are some of the benefits of honey:

MEDICINAL

• Honey is beneficial in the cases of allergy
• It is very effective in the treatment of ulcers
• It is useful in diarrhea and vomiting
• Honey is a natural antiseptic; thereby helps in preventing wounds and infections
• It helps in blood formation in the body
• It helps in teeth cleansing and treating sore throats
  

COSMETIC

• Honey can be used as a moisturizing mask for skin as well as hair
• Honey mixed with olive oil can be used as hair conditioner
• Honey mixed with grated almonds makes an excellent facial cleansing scrub
• Honey in warm water makes an excellent mouthwash
• Honey taken along with lime juice daily helps in reducing weight

So also enjoy the benefits from the honey apart from its great taste.