| Honey is the most known apicultural product, it is | | | | submitted previously to conventional treatments |
| a substance that the bees produce through a | | | | with antibiotics without any satisfying results. First, |
| complicated process of elaboration, where they | | | | the doctors gathered samples of the wounds to |
| absorb the nectar and deposit it in their stomach, | | | | be studied in laboratory. The results had shown |
| then go back to the beehive to deliver it, | | | | that the infections were caused by common |
| throwing up repeated times; this way ferments, | | | | bacteria - therefore more resistant - as the |
| acid and albumen are added to the nectar. It | | | | Pseudomonad, found frequently in infections. After |
| contains most of the essential mineral elements | | | | that, the honey was applied on the infected skin. |
| that our system needs. There have already been | | | | One week later, no micro organism appeared in |
| found, in the honey, more than 180 different | | | | the laboratory examinations. For the reason that it |
| nutritional substances. | | | | is slightly acid, extremely viscous and absorbs |
| The beekeeping is a very old activity. Evidences | | | | water, the honey cleaned the wounds, diminished |
| from Egypt, Mesopotamia and Greece describe | | | | their size and protected them from new |
| ancient beekeeping and the honey is also | | | | infections. According to the Nigerian doctors, |
| mentioned in the Bible. It was considered sacred, | | | | honey also has the property of being a |
| and was also used to pay taxes and debts. | | | | bactericidal agent. |
| Besides all this, it was used to draw and paint as | | | | It has been indicated to prevent, control or cure |
| well. Honey contains proteins, essential minerals | | | | the following illnesses: |
| and vitamins. It is a food of elevated energy and | | | | - Respiratory diseases |
| is also known for its medicinal and therapeutic | | | | - Cramps |
| assets. Honey is a food of easy digestion and | | | | - Intestinal disturbances |
| enthusiastically assimilated by humans, constituting | | | | - Digestive disturbances |
| a healthy source of energy. | | | | - Throat irritation |
| Honey consumed as food is important for the | | | | - Urinary irritation |
| balance of the biological process of the organism. | | | | - Irritation of the eyes |
| It contains glucose and fructose, which goes | | | | - Dental caries |
| directly into the blood, becoming an energetic | | | | - Illnesses of the liver |
| product. Honey can be used as food, as a natural | | | | - Rheumatic pains |
| sweetener and as medicine. After some time of | | | | - Physical fatigue |
| use, it assists in the control of rheumatism and | | | | - Insomnia |
| arthritis, prevents all types of respiratory illnesses | | | | - Skin burn |
| and helps in the digestion. Honey is also used on | | | | - Stomach ulcer, etc. |
| the skin and is an ingredient for some shampoos. | | | | The flavour, aroma and colour of the honey differ |
| It is used extensively in the cosmetic industry as | | | | according to its botanical origin, in accordance with |
| well (creams, cleanness facemasks, tonics, etc.) | | | | the flowers from where the bee has removed |
| because of its astringent and softening qualities. | | | | the nectar to manufacture it. The climate, |
| Eating honey will improve your quality of life, since | | | | humidity and even the altitude will interfere in |
| it stimulates and increases physical resistance; it is | | | | these characteristics of the honey. Usually, the |
| slightly sedative, discouraging insomnias; it helps in | | | | clear honey presents weak flavour and aroma. |
| the healing, it is anti-septic, digestive and laxative, | | | | The honey of darker coloration is richer in |
| helping in the treatment of gastritis; it is an | | | | proteins and minerals. |
| expectorant fighting the cough, also of smokers. | | | | Here goes an advice: honey fattens less than |
| Used externally, it speeds up the healing of | | | | sugar. 1 tea-spoon or 5g of honey = 16,4kcal. It is |
| wounds and minor burnings, besides hydrating the | | | | also the best option for athletes. Biologists |
| skin. | | | | concluded that honey is the best source of |
| With honey - and nothing else -, Nigerian doctors | | | | carbohydrates and energy for athletes and |
| were able to cure serious wounds, burnings and | | | | mature people. |
| ulcers of skin in 59 patients, which were | | | | |