All you need to know about the magic medicine..honey

It is a product of nature that is used for many therapeutic purposes.

 It is produced by bees from the nectar of plants.

Honey contains more than 200 substances, and it consists mainly of water, fructose sugar,It also contains fructose polysaccharides, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes. The composition of honey varies according to the plant from which honey is produced from its nectar.

But in general, all types of honey contain flavonoids, phenolic acids, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), tocopherols (vitamin ۿ), catalase and superoxide dismutase, and reduced glutathione. glutathione), Maillard reaction products, and some peptides, most of these compounds act together in an antioxidant effect. During its production and collection, honey is exposed to contamination with germs that reach it from plants, bees and dust, but its antibacterial properties kill the majority of them, but germs capable of forming spores can remain, such as bacteria that cause botulism, so honey should not be given to infants except If the honey is produced at a medical level, that is, by exposing it to radiation that inhibits the activity of bacterial spores,

In this article, we detail the benefits of honey that have been proven with scientific evidence. The historical importance of honey honey occupied an important place in folk medicine and alternative treatments for centuries, as the ancient Egyptians, Assyrians, Chinese, Greeks, and Romans used it to treat wounds and intestinal problems, but it is not used in modern medicine due to the absence of sufficient scientific studies that support the roles and benefits of honey. Therapeutic. Honey occupies a special place among Muslims due to its mention in the Noble Qur’an, where God Almighty says:

As he says: (In it are rivers of water that is not ashy, and rivers of milk whose taste has not changed, and rivers of Khimm and Lahama).

Its benefits were also mentioned in some hadiths of the Messenger Muhammad, may God’s prayers and peace be upon him.

Benefits of honey Among the many benefits of honey are the following:

 Healing burns: External use of preparations containing honey helps in healing the burns that are placed on them, as honey works to sterilize the burn site, accelerate tissue regeneration, and reduce inflammation.

Healing wounds: The use of honey in wound healing is one of the most important and effective uses of honey that have been scientifically studied. Almost types of wounds, such as post-operative wounds, chronic foot ulcers, abscesses, scratches, skin wounds that occur in cases of skin extraction for therapeutic uses, ulcers that occur due to bed rest, swelling and ulcers that affect the hands or feet due to cold, burns, and wall wounds Abdominal and perineum (Perineum), fistula, rotting wounds, and others, it was found that honey helps in relieving the odors of wounds, pus, cleaning wounds, reducing infections, relieving pain, and accelerating the healing period, and the ability of honey to heal some wounds that other treatments have failed in her treatment. The effectiveness of honey in healing wounds varies according to the type and severity of the wound, and the amount of honey used on the wound must be sufficient so that it remains present even if its concentration decreases due to the secretions of the wound, and it must be covered and exceeds the limits of the wound, and the results are better when placing honey on the bandage and placing it on the wound Instead of applying it directly to the wound,

There was no mention that the use of honey on open wounds causes infections. In one of the cases of knee amputation in a young child, the wound was inflamed with two types of bacteria (Pseudo. and Staph. aureus) and did not respond to treatments, when the use of sterile Manuka honey dressings healed the wound completely within 10 weeks. Studies have found that the ability of honey to heal wounds exceeded that of amniotic membrane dressings, sulfersulfadiazine dressings, and dressings of boiled potato peels in improving and accelerating healing and reducing the degree of scarring.

Prevention and treatment of diseases of the digestive system, such as gastritis, duodenum, ulcers caused by bacteria, and Rotavirus, where honey prevents the adhesion of bacteria to epithelial cells by its effect on bacteria cells, thus preventing the early stages of inflammation, and also treats Honey cases of diarrhea, and bacterial gastroenteritis, and honey also affects the Helicobacter pylori bacteria that causes ulcers. Bacteria resistance, where the activity of honey as an antibacterial is one of the most important discoveries that were made for honey, which was known in 1892, where it was found to have effects that resist about 60 types of bacteria, which include aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. Treatment of fungal infections, where undiluted honey works to prevent the growth of fungi, and diluted honey works to stop their production of toxins, and effects have been found in many types of fungi. Virus resistance: Natural honey has antiviral effects, and it has been found to be safe and effective in treating mouth and genital ulcers caused by the Herpes virus to similar degrees to the Acyclovir used in its treatment. It was also found that it inhibits the activity of the well-known Rubella virus. German measles virus. Improving the case of diabetes, studies have found that eating honey daily causes a small decrease in the level of glucose, cholesterol, and body weight in people with diabetes, and it was found that honey slows down the rise in blood sugar compared to table sugar or glucose.

Some studies suggest that the use of honey can improve untreatable cases of diabetic foot. Reducing cough, it was found that consuming honey before bed relieves the symptoms of cough in children from the age of two years and over, with effective degrees similar to the cough medicine (Dextromethorphan) in doses given without prescriptions. Treatment of some eye conditions, such as blepharitis, keratitis, conjunctivitis, corneal wounds, thermal and chemical eye burns, and one study found that using honey as an ointment for 102 people with conditions that do not respond to treatment improved Of 85% of these cases, while the remaining 15% were not accompanied by any development of the disease, it was also found that the use of honey in conjunctivitis caused by infection reduces redness, pus secretion, and reduces the time needed to get rid of bacteria.

Several studies have found that honey is a good source of carbohydrates, especially for athletes before and after resistance exercises, and endurance exercises (aerobic), and it is also believed that it improves athletic performance. Honey can be used in food preservation, and it was found to be a suitable sweetener and did not affect the beneficial bacteria present in some types of food such as dairy products, which are considered (prebiotics), and on the contrary, it was found to support the growth of Bifidobacterium because of its polysaccharide content. Honey has anti-inflammatory and immune-stimulating properties without the side effects found in anti-inflammatory drugs, such as the negative effect on the stomach.

The compounds in honey act as antioxidants as we mentioned above, and it was found that dark-colored honey contains higher percentages of phenolic acids, and therefore has a higher activity as an antioxidant. Phenolic compounds are known for their health benefits, such as resistance to cancer, inflammation, heart disease, and blood clotting, in addition to To stimulate the body's immunity, and relieve pain.

Eating honey reduces the chance of developing ulcers in the mouth due to radiotherapy, and it has been found that taking 20 ml of honey or using it in the mouth reduces the severity of infections that affect the mouth due to radiotherapy, and reduces pain when swallowing, and the weight loss accompanying the treatment. The antioxidants in honey reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, and many of the compounds in honey hold promising properties for study and use in the treatment of heart disease in the future, as honey has anti-thrombotic properties, and anti-temporary oxygen deficiency that affects membranes due to lack of blood supply. Sufficient to it (anti-ischemic), antioxidant, and relaxes blood vessels, which reduces the chance of clot formation and oxidation of bad cholesterol (LDL), and one study found that eating 70 g of honey for 30 days for people with overweight reduces the level of total and bad cholesterol. (LDL), triglycerides, and C-reactive protein (C-reactive protein), and thus the study found that eating honey reduces the risk factors for cardiovascular disease in people who have high these factors without causing an increase in weight, and it was found in another study that it raises a little Of the good cholesterol (HDL), it was also found that eating artificial honey (fructose + glucose) raises triglycerides, while natural honey reduces them.

Some studies have found anti-cancer effects in honey. Natural honey helps treat fatigue, dizziness, and chest pain. Honey can relieve the pain of tooth extraction. Improving the blood level of enzymes and minerals. Reducing menstrual pain, and studies conducted on experimental animals found the benefit of honey in the phase of menopause in menopause, such as preventing uterine atrophy, improving bone density, and preventing weight gain. Some preliminary studies found that the use of honey with olive oil and beeswax reduces pain, bleeding, and itching associated with hemorrhoids. Some preliminary studies have found the ability of honey to improve weight and some other symptoms in malnourished children.

Preliminary studies found that using a honey preparation for 21 days reduces itching to greater degrees than zinc oxide ointment. Some preliminary studies indicate positive effects of honey in cases of asthma. Some preliminary studies indicate a positive role of honey in cases of cataracts. Some preliminary studies suggest that the use of Egyptian bee honey with royal jelly in the vagina increases the chances of fertilization. Some preliminary studies suggest that chewing a skin made of Manuka honey slightly reduces dental plaque, and reduces gum bleeding in cases of gingivitis.