Honey as medicine - a must readHoney
More
than 1,400 years ago Allah and His messenger sallallahu aleyhe wa sallam (peace
be upon him), told us that honey can heal a variety of medicical
problems.
Allah
says in the Quran, "And the lord inspired the bee, saying: Take your
habitations in the mountains and in the trees ad in what they erect. Then, eat off all fruits and follow the ways
of your Lord made easy (for you)'. There comes forth from their bellies a drink
of varying color wherein is healing for men. Verily in this is indeed a sign
for people who think." [16:68-69]
The
Prophet, sallallahu aleyhe wa sallam (peace be upon him), has also told us of
the healing found within honey for a variety of medical problems, including stomach ailments. One
hadeeth, reported by Bukhari, states that a man came to the Prophet ,sallallahu
aleyhe wa sallam (peace be upon him), because his brother had a stomach disorder.
The Prophet said "Let him drink honey." The man returned a second
time and again the Prophet , sallallahu aleyhe wa sallam (peace be upon him),
responded again, "Let him drink honey." The man returned again, and
said "I have done that." The Prophet then responded, "Allah has
said the truth, but your brother's stomach has told a lie. Let him drink
honey." He drank it and was cured.
Tirmithi,
Ibn Majah and Baihaqi also reported that the Prophet, sallallahu aleyhe wa
sallam (peace be upon him), said, "Make use of the two remedies: honey and
the Quran."
Modern
medicine is only just learning of this fact. Traditional uses of honey have
included honey mixed with lemon for sore throats. Honey coats the throat and
reduces throat irritation. Research has already shown that honey blocks the
growth of oral bacteria. Honey has also been used for stomach pains and problems.
Modern research shows that honey is effective when used in the treatment of
gastric or peptic stomach ulcers. Research has also revealed that
honey
is effective in the treatment of various wounds and infections because of its
antimicrobial (antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal) properties. Researchers
are not absolutely sure why honey heals but they are learning new things about
honey everyday. We do know that honey contains a variety of sugars and minerals.
Honey is also considered an antioxidant.
This
means it allows the blood to circulate better and provide more oxygen to areas
of the body such as the brain. Honey can also be used externally to promote healing
when applied to wounds, even postoperative wounds. Honey has also been
effective in its use to treat burns. It has even been shown to be low in calories
and useful as a sweetener for diabetics, people with heart disease or those
overweight. Although there is healing in honey for a variety of medical
disorders, certain precautions should be taken. Childern under the age of one
year never be given honey due to the possibility of infant botulism. This type
of food poisoning can be deadly, however, it only seems to affect infants under
one year of age.
Also,
if you have any known allergies to specific plants, then you should make sure
the honey you are using is not made from that plant. People with allergies to
bee stings should be careful when using other bee-related broducts such as
propolis or royal jelly. If these precautions are followed, then honey may
provide healing for you.
The
Goodness of HONEY & CINNAMON
It is
found that mixture of Honey and Cinnamon cures most of the diseases. Honey is
produced in most of the countries of the world. Ayurvedic as well as Yunani medicine
have been using honey as a vital medicine for centuries. Scientists of today
also accept honey as a very effective medicine for all kinds of diseases.
Honey
can be used without any side effects for any kind of diseases. Today's science
says that even though honey is sweet, if taken in the right dosage as a
medicine, it does not harm diabetic patients also. A famous magazine named
Weekly World News published in Canada dated 17 January 95 has given a list of diseases
that can be cured by Honey and Cinnamon as researched by western scientists.
ARTHRITIS:
Take
one part honey to two parts of Luke warm water and add a small teaspoon of
cinnamon powder, make a paste and massage it on the itching part of the body slowly.
It is noticed that the pain recedes within a minute or two. Or arthritis
patients may daily; morning and night take one cup of hot water with two spoons
of honey and one small teaspoon of cinnamon powder. If drunk regularly even
chronic arthritis can be cured. In a recent research done at the
Copenhagen University, it was found that when the doctors treated their
patients with a mixture of one tablespoon Honey and half teaspoon cinnamon
powder before breakfast, they found that within a week out of the 200 people so
treated practically 73 patients were totally relieved of pain and within a
month, mostly all the patients who could not walk or move around because of
arthritis started walking without pain.
HAIR
LOSS:
Those
suffering from hair loss or baldness, may apply a paste of hot olive oil, one
tablespoon of honey, one teaspoon of cinnamon powder before bath and keep it for
approx. 15 min. and then wash the hair. It was found very effective if kept for
5 mins. Also helps.
BLADDER
INFECTIONS:
Take
two tablespoons of cinnamon powder and one teaspoon of honey in a glass of Luke
warm water and drink it. It destroys the germs of the bladder.
TOOTHACHE:
Make
a paste of one teaspoon of cinnamon powder and five teaspoons of honey and
apply on the aching tooth. This may be done 3 times a day daily till such time that
the tooth has stopped aching.
CHOLESTEROL:
Two
tablespoons of honey and three teaspoons of Cinnamon Powder mixed in 16 ounces
of tea water, if given to a cholesterol patient, it reduces the level of
cholesterol in the blood by 10% within 2 hours. As mentioned for arthritic
patients, if taken 3 times a day any chronic cholesterol is cured. As per the information
received in the said journal, pure honey taken with food daily relieves
complains of cholesterol.
COLDS:
Those
suffering from common or severe colds should take one tablespoon Luke warm
honey with ¼ teaspoon cinnamon powder daily for 3 days. This process will
cure most chronic cough, cold and clear the sinuses.
INFERTILITY:
Yunani
and Ayurvedic have been using honey for years in medicine to strengthen the
semen of men. If impotent men regularly take two tablespoon of honey before
sleeping, their problem will be solved. In China, Japan and Far-East countries,
women who do not conceive and to strengthen the uterus has been taking cinnamon
powder for centuries. Women who cannot conceive may take a pinch of cinnamon
powder in half teaspoon of honey and apply it on the gums frequently throughout
the day, so that it slowly mixes with the saliva and enters the body. A couple
in Maryland, America had no children for 14 years and had left hope of having a
child of their own. When told about this process husband and wife started
taking honey and cinnamon as stated above, the wife conceived after a few
months and had twins at full term.
UPSET
STOMACH:
Honey
taken with cinnamon powder cures stomachache and also clears stomach ulcers
from the root. GAS: According to the studies done in India & Japan,
it is revealed that if honey is taken with cinnamon powder the stomach is
relieved of gas.
HEART
DISEASES:
Make
a paste of honey and cinnamon powder, apply on bread or chapatti instead of
jelly and jam and eat it regularly for breakfast. It reduces the cholesterol in
the arteries and saves the patient from heart attack. Also those who have already had an attack, if
they do this process daily, are kept miles away from the next attack. Regular
use of the above process relieves loss of breath and strengthens the heartbeat.
In America and Canada, various nursing homes have treated patients successfully
and have found that due to the increasing age the arteries and veins, which
lose their flexibility and get clogged are revitalized.
IMMUNE
SYSTEM:
Daily
use of honey and cinnamon powder strengthens the immune system and protects the
body from bacteria and viral attacks. Scientists have found that honey has various
vitamins and iron in large amounts. Constant use of honey strengthens the white
blood corpuscles to fight bacteria and viral diseases.
INDIGESTION:
Cinnamon
powder sprinkled on two tablespoons of honey taken before food,relieves acidity
and digests the heaviest of meals.
INFLUENZA:
A
scientist in Spain has proved that honey contains a natural ingredient, which
kills the influenza germs and saves the patient from flu.
LONGEVITY:
Tea
made with honey and cinnamon powder, when taken regularly arrests the ravages
of old age. Take 4 spoons of honey, 1spoon of cinnamon powder and 3 cups of
water and boil to make like tea. Drink ¼ cup, 3 to 4 times a day. It keeps the
skin fresh and soft and arrests old age. Life span also increases and even if a
person is 100 years old, starts performing the chores of a 20 year old.
PIMPLES:
Mix
three tablespoons of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder paste. Apply
this paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash it next morning with warm water.
If done daily for two weeks, it removes pimples from the root.
SKIN
INFECTIONS:
Eczema,
ringworm and all types of skin infections are cured by applying honey and
cinnamon powder in equal parts on the affected parts.
WEIGHT
LOSS:
Daily
in the morning, ½ hour before breakfast on an empty stomach and at night before
sleeping, drink honey and cinnamon powder boiled in one-cup water. If taken
regularly it reduces the weight of even the most obese person. Also drinking of
this mixture regularly does not allow the fat to accumulate in the body even though
the person may eat a high calorie diet.
CANCER:
Recent
research in Japan and Australia has reveled that advanced cancer of the stomach
and bones have been cured successfully. Patients suffering from these kinds of
cancer should daily take one tablespoon of honey with one teaspoon of cinnamon
powder for one month 3 times a day?
FATIGUE:
Recent
studies have shown that the sugar content of honey is more helpful than
detrimental to the body strength. Senior citizens who take honey and cinnamon power
in equal parts are more alert and flexible. Dr. Milton who has done research
says that half tablespoon honey taken in one glass of water and sprinkled with cinnamon
powder, taken daily after brushing and in the afternoon at about 3.00 p.m. when
the vitality of the body starts decreasing, increases the vitality of the body
within a week.
BAD
BREATH:
People
of South America, first thing in the morning gargle with one teaspoon of honey
and cinnamon powder mixed in hot water. So their breath stays fresh throughout
the day.
HEARING
LOSS:
Daily
morning and night honey and cinnamon powder taken in equal parts, restores
hearing. The goodness of Honey:-
FOR
BURNS
Apply
freely over burns. It cools, removes pain and aids fast healing without
scarring. Apart from being a salve and antibiotic, bacteria cannot live in
honey.
BED
WETTING
A
teaspoon of honey before bed aids water retention and calms fears in children.
SLEEPLESSNESS
A
dessertspoon of honey in a mug of hot milk aids sleep and works wonders!
HYPERACTIVITY
Honey
is a mild sedative with minerals, vitamins, amino acids etc. Replace all white
sugar with honey. White sugar is highly stimulating with no food qualities!
NASAL
CONGESTION
Place
a dessertspoon of honey in a basin of hot water and inhale fumes after covering
your head with a towel over the basin. Very effective.
WOUNDS
OR GRAZES
Cover
wound with honey and a bandage. Excellent healer.
FOR
FATIGUE
Dissolve
a desert spoon of honey in warm water or quarter honey balance of water in a
jug and keep in the fridge. Honey is primarily fructose and glucose and so it
is quickly absorbed by the digestive system. Honey is a unique natural
stabilizer - ancient Greek athletes took honey for stamina before competing and
as a reviver after competition.)
FACIAL
DEEP CLEANSER
Mix
honey with oatmeal approx. 50/50 till thick and apply as a face pack. Leave on
for half an hour then wash off. Great as a deep cleanser for acne etc.
POOR
DIGESTION
Mix
honey with apple cider vinegar approx. 50/50 and dilute to taste with water.
This aids digestion. (Also reputed to
be wonderful for the joints.)
HAIR
CONDITIONER
Mix
honey with equal quantity of Olive Oil and cover head with a warm towel for
half an hour then shampoo off. Feeds hair and scalp. Hair will never look or feel
better!
SORE
THROATS
Let a
teaspoon of honey melt in the back of the mouth and trickle down the throat.
Eases inflamed raw tissues.
FOR
STRESS
Honey
in water is a stabilizer - calms highs and raises low. Use approx. 25 percent
honey to water.
ANEMIA
Honey
is the best blood en-richer by raising corpuscle content. The darker the honey
the more minerals it contains.
FOOD
PRESERVATIVE
Cakes
with honey replacing sugar stay fresher longer due to natural antibiotics.
Reduce liquids by approx. One-fifth to
allow for moisture in honey.
HEART
PATIENTS
These
people are well advised to replace white sugar (sucrose) with honey, natural
fructose and glucose.
HAY-FEVER
Chewing
the tops of comb honey stimulates the immune
system due to minute amounts of pollen. During the season chew for 20
minutes a teaspoon of bee capping (tops)
five to six times per day. Highly effective and useful for asthma sufferers as
well.
BABY'S
BOTTLE
Four
teaspoons of honey to a baby's bottle of water is an excellent pacifier and
multivitamin additive. If baby's motions are too liquid then reduce by half a teaspoon;
if too solid increase by half a teaspoon.
TEETHING
Honey
rubbed on a baby's gums is a mild sedative and anesthetic.
OSTEOPOROSIS
English
research has shown that a teaspoon of honey per day aids calcium utilization
and prevents osteoporosis. Essential from age 50 onwards.
LONG
LIFE
One
common fact worldwide is that the most long-lived people are regular
users of honey. An interesting fact yet
to be explained is that beekeepers suffer less from cancer and arthritis than
any other occupational group worldwide.
MIGRAINE
Use a
dessertspoon of honey dissolved in half a glass of warm water. Sip at start of
attack. If necessary repeat in 20 minutes. Always effective (so tip goes) as
migraine is stress related.
CONJUNCTIVITIS
(PUS IN THE EYE)
Honey
dissolved in equal quantity of warm water. Apply, when cooled, as lotion
or eye bath.
COUGH
MIXTURE
6 oz.
liquid honey
2 oz.
glycerin
Juice
of 2 lemons
Mix
well. Bottle and cork firmly. Use as required Important: Keep honey in first
aid cupboard for emergency use, and
another in the kitchen cupboard.