5 Benefits of Honey

Honey has many positive health benefits for our body though it contains high levels of sugar. A recent study suggests the benefits of honey to relieve cough toddler at night. In addition to relieving coughs and make sleep more restful, here are some other benefits of honey.

1. Topical antibiotics
Research shows some skin diseases, such as burns, scratches, surgery to scar, give a response to the “honey therapy” which is applied on the wound. Natural ingredient honey in the form of hydrogen peroxide which is produced from a bee enzyme is allegedly works as a natural antibiotic that has the power to heal.

2. Boost immunity
Honey is rich in polyphenols, an antioxidant that helps protect cells from free radical damage, which can lead to cancer and heart disease.

3. Reducing itching
The anti-inflammatory in honey is proven to help reduce the itching and irritation caused by mosquito bites.

4. Treating acne
According to preliminary research, Manuka and Kanuka honey types effectively treat acne vulgaris, a skin disorder that is caused by inflammation and infection of the pilosebaceous follicles on the face, back, or chest.

5. Relieves digestive disorders
In a 2006 study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, the researchers concluded that replacing sugar with honey in processed foods increases the microflora in the gut. But, this study only tested on laboratory mice.