Honey is not just a sweetener that we use in tea, baking or to help treat colds. It’s great for other things as well such as protecting our immune system. Honey contains plant flavonoids that protect our immune system.
Here are some other benefits of honey:
1) Honey helps burns heal faster than other standard dressings.
2) Honey improves cardiovascular health.
3) Honey reduces the risk factors for atherosclerosis.
4) Honey, in particular buckwheat honey is more effective than some over-the-counter cough syrups in relieving nighttime coughing in children over 1.
5) Manuka honey known for its healing properties and made from the Manuka bush in Australia and New Zealand is effective in reducing dental plaque. This type of honey can also prevent antibiotic-resistant bacteria from infecting wounds.
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