The name of this familiar and time-tested household
remedy comes from ancient Hebrew and means "enchant".
Long used as a culinary sweetener, honey is valued
for its many healing properties as well.
~~ APPLICATIONS ~~
RELAXING HONEY BATH
** Put 2 oz. of honey in a glass with 5 drops of lavender oil. If the honey is too thick, heat it by placing the glass in warm water.
** Add 1 or 2 tbsp. of the honey-lavender mixture to your bathwater to help you relax and combat insomnia.
HONEY AS A DRESSING FOR WOUNDS
** Applied externally, honey is useful for healing minor cuts and abrasions by drawing excess water from the tissues and reducing swelling.
** In addition, honey contains a germ-killing substance called inhibine, which helps prevent infections.
** Spread the honey directly on the wound and cover with a sterile bandage.
HELP FOR HAY FEVER
** honey contains grains of pollen that, over time, may have a desensitizing effect, making it useful for the relief of allergies.
** Hay fever sufferers are advised to eat honey that has been harvested locally
FOR RELIEF OF ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS AND OTHER RESPIRATORY AILMENTS
** honey is an outstanding household remedy that can be used in combination with various medicinal herbs.
** For relief of coughs and wheezing associated with bronchitis, whooping cough or other minor respiratory ailments, mix 1 tsp. of finely chopped thyme in a little honey.
** Take the mixture orally as needed to soothe inflammed lungs and airways.
TAKE CARE!!
Don't give unpasteurized honey to infants.
It contains a type of bacteria that,
though harmless to older children and adults,
can be very dangerous to those younger than a year.
Information provided by
The Complete Guide to Natural Healing
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Pittsburgh, PA 15222
