Honey: Everything you need to know about its properties
Honey: Everything you need to know about its properties
Honey is a natural treasure, known for its beneficial properties since ancient times. The ancient Greeks valued honey & its properties as a gift from the gods. It is no coincidence, after all, that honey and bees play a leading role in mythology. Hippocrates distinguished honey for its healing properties and recommended it as a medicine in various conditions. Apart from the Greeks, it seems that other cultures such as the Egyptians & the Indians considered it a healing ingredient.
Briefly, we mention that honey:
Strengthens the immune system
It contains minerals such as calcium, chlorine, sodium & potassium, which contributes to the better functioning of cells. Its content of vitamins such as B1, C & A plays an important role in the proper functioning of the body, while its enzymes are a shield against and control free radicals.
It is an excellent natural source of energy
Honey contains simple sugars & carbohydrates, which are immediately absorbed by the body. If you are going through a difficult period or you want to start your exercise again, stimulate your body naturally and quickly with a large spoonful of honey every day.
It is considered an elixir of beauty
Honey has the ability to absorb & retain water in its molecules. Therefore, it is an excellent food for the skin, especially when it is sensitive, dry or dehydrated.
Its content of antioxidants, make it a shield against free radicals, which cause exogenous factors.
It is a natural, mild form of exfoliating product. Smoothes the skin & helps treat acne thanks to its antiseptic properties
Thanks to its sugar molecules, honey has excellent moisturizing properties, as they help the skin retain its moisture.
Can be used as a hair conditioner, against scissors and worn ends, thanks to their emollient properties.
Takes care of injuries
Honey has antiseptic, antibacterial & healing properties. Thus, it actively contributes to the care of burns, abrasions and other wounds.
Contributes to the good health of the gastrointestinal tract
Thanks to its antiseptic properties, honey can eliminate stomach problems, as it competes with bacteria & has a healing effect on any mucous membrane wounds.
It seems that it fights intestinal parasites, as a result of which it takes care of the health of the intestine.
Treatment of sore throat & cough
Thanks to its antiseptic & emollient properties, it relieves sore throat and cough, "softening" the throat.
Contributes to relaxation & better sleep
Honey seems to contribute through a mechanism to the enhancement of melatonin, the sleep hormone and is associated with reduced levels of cortisol, the stress hormone in the body.
It contributes to the proper functioning of the heart
Regulates cholesterol levels
Prevents the compression of the arteries and consequently the occurrence of heart diseases.