honey-benefits Tag

History Cave paintings show that around 8,000 years ago, honey was first being used by humans, although there was no evidence of humans keeping and cultivating colonies of bees until 2,400 BC. Over 4,000 years ago, honey was used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, where it was thought to be effective in treating indigestion and imbalances in the body. Before its use by Ancient Egyptians, honey was rubbed onto the skin to treat wounds and has been found in medicinal substances from over 5,000 years ago. The beneficial properties of honey have been explored and studied in modern times, and there is evidence to suggest that some parts of its historical reputation may hold truth. Benefits Modern science is finding evidence for many of the historical uses of honey. 1) Healing wounds and burns 2) Reducing the duration of diarrhea 3) Preventing acid re-flux 4) Fighting infections 5) Relieving cold and cough