Even the ancient Egyptians and Greeks know the healing properties of honey. Today the Worl Health Organization (WHO) recommends to eat honey for cough and cold. Charite Clinic in Berlin is in the point that honey is probably effective. American doctors carried out a research about 105 boys and girls who suffer from cold. Some children were given one or two tablespoons of honey, some were given a frequent cough syrup and the others received no treatment. Honey gave the best results. It reduced cough and helped children to sleep more comfortably. Probably honey heals the inflamed mucose in throat and larynx and stimulates the immune system. Researchers agree that dark honey including high rate of phenol is more effective than light colored honey. Anti-bacterial honey, caled Medihoney, shows disinfectant effect preventing inflammation, accelerates healing. Medihoney is obtained from the flowers of manuka trenin Australia and New Zealand.
Application
Before g oto bed, melt one ort two tablespoons of honey in your mouth.
Alternative
Thyme, anise and fennel mixture cough tea can be flavored with honey.
Attention
Before adding honey into tea, wait until it colds. Otherwise, the ingredients in honey may be corrupted.
Risks and side-effects
Do not give honey to infants under one year old. It may contain a bacteria that turns to poison in intestine.
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