Honey has been used by countless cultures all around the world over the past 2,500 years. While the numerous health benefits of honey have made it an important element of traditional medicines such as Ayurvedic treatments, scientists are also researching the benefits in relation to modern medicine, particularly in the healing of wounds.
1.Prevent cancer and heart disease-
It contains flavonoids, antioxidants which help reduce the risk of some cancers and heart disease.
2.Reduce ulcers and other gastrointestinal disorders-
Honey treatment help in disorders such as ulcers and bacterial gastroenteritis.
3.Anti-bacterial, anti-fungal-
All honey is antibacterial, because the bees add an enzyme that makes hydrogen peroxide.
4.Increase athletic performance
Athletes eat honey to enhance their performance. This is verified with modern studies,that it is superior in maintaining glycogen levels and improving recovery time than other sweeteners.
5.Reduce cough and throat irritation
but particularly buckwheat honey is helpfull in that.
6.Weight Loss: Though it has more calories than sugar when honey is consumed with warm water, it helps in digesting the fat stored in your body. Similarly, honey with lemon juice or cinnamon help in reducing weight.