Honey is honey made in the hive from nectar harvested by bees from the flowers of flowering plants.
Honey contains about 35% of glucose and 40% of fructose, both of which can be absorbed directly by the body without digestion.
Honey contains a variety of inorganic salts in similar concentrations to human serum, and also contains a certain amount of vitamins.
Honey is one of the foods that contain the most enzymes.
As we know, when bees make honey, the source of the 'raw material' that they collect is mainly nectar.
However, when there is a shortage of nectar, bees will also collect manna or honeydew.
So what are the effects of honey that make it so popular with the general public?
1. Moisten the lungs and stop coughing
Honey moistens the lungs and has some cough suppressant properties and is often used as an adjunct to the treatment of tuberculosis and bronchitis.
The effectiveness of honey in moistening the lungs and relieving cough is because honey is rich in natural antibacterial substances that inhibit and kill many respiratory pathogenic bacteria.
Also honey is rich in antioxidants and active substances that enhance the body's resistance to pathogenic bacteria.
It also dilutes the phlegm in the respiratory tract and promotes its rapid elimination.
Therefore, people with respiratory tract infections can take honey to moisten their lungs and stop coughing.
2. Anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory, promotes tissue regeneration
High-quality honey does not spoil when left at room temperature for several years, indicating its extremely strong antiseptic effect.
Honey is also effective against certain chronic diseases.
Honey is a good adjunct medical treatment for heart disease and high blood pressure.
In addition, honey can be applied directly to cuts, wounds, burns, and frostbite.
3. Cardiovascular protection
Honey has the effect of nourishing the heart muscle and dilating the coronary arteries and nourishing the heart muscle.
Improves the metabolic function of the heart muscle, resulting in increased hemoglobin and cardiovascular diastole.
It can prevent blood clotting and ensure proper blood circulation in the coronary vessels.
It has a regulatory effect on blood pressure.
4. Promote longevity
Some scholars have investigated more than 200 elderly people over 100 years old, 143 of them are beekeepers, and confirmed that their longevity is related to the regular consumption of honey.
The mechanism of honey to promote longevity is more complex and is a comprehensive conditioning of the body rather than simply acting on an organ.
People who drink honey regularly generally live longer.
This is because the potassium in honey has a sodium-removal effect when it enters the body, which maintains the electrolyte balance in the blood.
Chronic hepatitis and liver dysfunction patients often eat honey to improve liver function.
For patients with chronic diseases such as tuberculosis and gastrointestinal ulcers, honey is a good nutritional product that enhances physical fitness.
5. Eliminates fatigue
Of all natural foods, the energy required by the brain's neurons is highest in honey.
The fructose and glucose in honey can be quickly absorbed and utilized by the body to improve the nutritional status of the blood.
When the body is fatigued, honey can significantly eliminate the symptoms of fatigue in 15 minutes.
People who stay up late at night can be energized by taking honey water.
Athletes who take honey 15 minutes before a game can help improve physical performance.
The benefits of honey are too numerous to list. Stop drinking coffee and drink honey instead!
