Honey is sweet liquid gold that made by honey bees by collecting nectars from different types of flowering plants. Honey bees collect nectars from all the flowering plants, but mostly they take it from Sunflowers, mustard flowers, and Eucalyptus Tree. Honey bees first transform this nectar into honey by regurgitation and evaporation process. After this process when honey is formed bees store it in their wax honeycombs inside the beehive as a primary food source for the season when there is the shortage of nectar. Humans harvest honey from beehives for their consumption.





Generally, there are two forms of honey one is raw and another one is purified. It is said that raw is more healthy and has more power to fight against the disease. Raw honey is that which is removed from hives and packed directly, so they contain pollen grains and wax too. But purified honey is firstly heated and free from impurities. Honey contains a high level of glucose, fructose, and monosaccharides. Honey also contains 60-80% sugar as well which provide it its sweet taste. Honey act as an antioxidant, antibacterial and an antiseptic agent also it plays a crucial role in weight loss too.

There are so many health benefits of honey which are mentioned below.

Can Heal Wounds And Burns Rapidly

Honey possesses an anti-inflammatory property, so it provides and instant relief to the patient. As we read above honey, naturally possess antimicrobial, antibiotic, antiseptic and antibacterial properties, and it acts internally and externally both. Honey promotes autolytic debridement and disinfects malodorous wounds. Honey stimulates the wounds and burn tissue and heal them rapidly. One of a study proves that applying honey on patients who have wounds leg ulcers and burns can increase the speed of healing.

Helpful In Insomnia

Many people suffering from insomnia these days and the reason behind this is anxiety, depression and lot of work pressure. As I told earlier that honey contains 60-80% of sugar so after taking honey it enhances insulin level in our body and release serotonin which is a neurotransmitter that improves our mood and happiness but our body transforms this serotonin into melatonin. It is a chemical compound that regulates the length and quality of sleep. Melatonin is a hormone which is responsible for regulating sleep and wake cycles in our body.

Cough Reliever

The World Health Organization (WHO) declares honey as a natural cough remedy. Because of its antibacterial action, it kills the bacterias and cures the upper respiratory infections far better than other caffeine-containing medicaments. This golden viscous liquid forms a layer in the throat, and it's sweet taste protect the throat from continuous coughing. Honey also contains the cough suppressant element that is dextromethorphan which is widely used in the treatment of upper respiratory tract infections.

Treats Dandruff

People who are suffering from dandruff problems, honey can be a good remedy for them because it provides temporary but instant relief on the scalp. Continous use of honey provides a dandruff free scalp and stop itching within a week. The anti-bacterial and anti-fungal qualities of honey make an excellent treatment for dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis too. Honey should be diluted with 10% of water and employed in the targeted areas of the scalp and left on for three to four hours.

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