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In ancient India honey has been used mixed with curd (or milk) and butter, and is mentioned as medicine and sacred food in Hindu holy writings Vedas. Only Rig Veda has over 300 references to honey. Honey is also mentioned in Sumerian and Babylonian writings in 2100 B.C. but has been used for at least 8000 years.
Health benefits of honey:
- Antioxidant
- Remedy for athlete’s foot
- Antibacterial
- Can be used as first aid, for burns and cuts
- Anticancerogenic
- Remedy for arthritis pain
- Digestive system cleanser
- Cures yeast infection
- Cleaning liver
- Remedy for sore throat
- Helps with insomnia if mixed with warm milk or chamomile tea
- Hangover cure if mixed with yogurt and orange juice
- Energy booster
- Regulate blood sugar levels
- Immune system booster
- Cures ulcer
- Anti-inflammatory
- Cure for seasonal allergies
- Remedy for upset stomach, stops diarrhea and vomiting
- Blood cleanser
- Regulates circulation
