Healing Properties of Honey

The Elixir of the Centuries!

The fact that honey has medicinal properties should not come as a surprise. After all, honey is derived directly from the nectar of certain plants, which many were renowned for their medicinal value in ancient times as well as today.

Honey is good for you inside and out.  It has natural antibiotic and antioxidant activity. It has strong germicidal properties making it excellent for many maladies  Honey is composed of mostly glucose and fructose.  Pure sugar is 100% sucrose. Honey is the only sugar your body does not have to break down, making it easy on the digestive system.

Honey is a humectants for the skin- it has the ability to attract and rebuild the moisture level in your skin without making it oily.

Local honey helps relieve people with seasonal allergies. The bees take in the pollen, and then use their enzymes to transform it into honey. Eating local honey builds up your immunity to the local pollen, thus easing your allergies.

Honey enhances the immune system, reduces inflammations, combats bacterial infections and stimulates cell growth.

Honey has been used to treat wounds and bacterial infections. On wounds, the bacteria will begin to eat the honey, then die of suffocation, allowing the body to heal. Glucose produces gluconic acid and small amounts of hydrogen peroxide as a by-product, that’s why Honey is great for healing cuts and wounds.   Some honeys contain higher degrees of antibiotic activity depending upon the source of the nectar. It has been used for treating sore throats, colds and the flu for centuries.

Benefits of Cardamom

Cardamom detoxifies the body from caffeine, cleans kidneys and bladder.

Stimulates the digestive system and reduces gas

Improves circulation to the lungs and is considered good for asthma and bronchitis.

Fights infections and cures halitosis!

Benefits of Cinnamon

Relief in arthritis pain  *Natural food preservative

½ teaspoon a day can lower LDL (bad) cholesterol, and has a regulatory effect on the blood.  *Improves energy, vitality, and circulation!

Healing properties of Lavender

The healing properties of Lavender have been documented for centuries. Lavender has antiseptic and anti-fungal properties and can be used to treat minor skin disorders and aid in healing wounds. It was used during the plague in Europe because of its antiseptic qualities.  Lavender can also help treat throat infections, cough, bronchitis, laryngitis, and other respiratory problems.   It has long been known that the essential oil of lavender can calm the nerves and induce sleep making it beneficial for people with insomnia. 

Healing Properties of Chamomile

Chamomile is known for its calming effects on the nervous system. In addition Chamomile is an anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic making it excellent for upset stomachs.  Soothing & calming..What could be better…