The Marvel of Honey

And your Lord revealed to the bee saying: Make hives in the mountains and in the trees and in what they build: Then eat of all the fruits and walk in the ways of your Lord submissively. There comes forth from within it a beverage of many colours, in which there is healing for men; most surely there is a sign in this for a people who reflect. (Surat an-Nahl, 68-69)


Honey is a sweet treat. It is man's oldest sweetener. It can be a good substitute for sugar in our drinks and food. It is also good for other things and treating many other conditions. Alhamdullilah, Allah has given us the knowledge that Mother Nature can at least help to ease the pain we are suffering from.

Honey is composed of sugars like glucose and fructose and minerals like magnesium, potassium, calcium, sodium chlorine, sulphur, iron and phosphate. It contains vitamins B1, B2, C, B6, B5 and B3 all of which change according to the qualities of the nectar and pollen. Copper, iodine, zinc and several kinds of hormones are also present.

Honey can be used as a moisturizing mask for your skin as well as your hair. To use it as a conditioner, mix the honey with olive oil. Be sure to wash your hair thoroughly before you go outside!

It has natural anti-inflammatory properties, this helps relieve sore throat and help heals wounds more quickly. It also has different phytochemicals, that kill viruses, bacteria, and fungus making it a good substitute for wound dressings. Honey is a natural antiseptic. Medical journals cite more than 600 cases in which honey was employed to treat wounds. Honey contains antimicrobial agents, which prevent infections by killing the bacteria in and around wounds. Many types of bacteria can’t survive in honey, so wounds heal, swelling eases, and tissue can grow back.

Honey may also be effective in the treatment of stomach ulcers and burns. The advantage of honey is that it not only prevents infections from occurring, it actually accelerates skin healing.. Since the sugar in honey absorbs water it helps to trap some of the moisture so that the bacteria and other microbes can’t grow as easily as in other food. In diarrhea, honey promotes the rehydration of the body and quickly clears up the diarrhea and any vomiting and stomach upsets.

Other Benefits of Honey
Easily digested: Sugar molecules in honey are converted into simple sugars (e.g. fructose to glucose), honey is easily digested and absorbed. It helps kidneys and intestines to function better.

Good source of antioxidants: Antioxidants play a big role in the prevention of cancer, heart disease and arteriosclerosis.

Has a low calorie level: Compared to sugar (in the same amount), it gives 40% less calories to the body. Therefore it is a great energy source for the body and it does not add weight.

Rapidly diffuses through the blood: Honey dilute in water diffuses into the bloodstream in 7 minutes. Its free sugar molecules enhances brain function.

Does not accommodate bacteria: This bactericidal (bacteria-killing) property of honey is named "the inhibition effect". Experiments conducted on honey show that its bactericidal properties increase twofold when diluted with water. The anti-bacterial properties of honey, both the peroxide and non-peroxide, are effective in the laboratory against MRSA strains of bacteria which are notoriously resistant to antibiotics and are sometimes responsible for the closing of hospital wards.

Royal Jelly: Royal jelly is a substance produced by worker bees inside the beehive. Inside this nutritious substance are sugar, proteins, fats and many vitamins. It is used in problems caused by tissue deficiency or body frailty.

Here are few remedies that can be beneficial
* Honey mixed with ground almonds makes an excellent facial cleansing scrub.
* A tablespoon of honey whisked together with an egg white, 1 teaspoon of glycerin and
about 1/4 cup of flour makes an excellent firming mask. Just smooth on the face, leave
on 15 minutes, and rinse off with warm water. You will be pleased with the results.
* Honey also makes a great moisturizing pack. Just mix 2 tablespoons of honey with 2
teaspoons of whole milk, smooth over the face and throat, and let it do its job for 15
minutes. Rinse off with warm water, and finish splashing with cold water.
* Honey also makes a great lotion for dry patches of skin on hands, elbows, or other
parts. Just mix 1 teaspoon of honey with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and a 1/2 teaspoon of
lemon juice. Apply to hands, elbows, heels of your foot, etc., and wash off after 15
minutes. Fast relief!
* Honey works well on chapped lips and for acne because it has antibacterial properties.
* To give your hair lustrous shine, mix 1 teaspoon of honey into 4 cups of warm water.
Use as a hair rinse.
* Mix 1 tablespoon of honey with a cup of warm water. Use it as a mouthwash. Honey
cleans teeth and dentures, and kills germs in the mouth.
.