Honey…sweet as.
Honey
Honey is one of the most magnificent food medicines available. It is used in herbal formulas not only for its nutritional properties but also its preservative characteristics. Raw honey provides a potent anti-infection, anti -inflammatory effect. Manuka honey is particularly potent in its anti-bacterial and anti-infection effect.
Once honey is pasteurised it loses many of its beneficial properties. It needs to be unrefined and in its natural state (like so many other things). It has traditionally been applied to burns to great effect and many famous singers are aware of its benefits and have it backstage in the event of sore throat or inflamed vocal cords.
Honey given to children at bedtime did a better job of suppressing night-time coughs than dextromethorphan found in many over-the-counter cough syrups, said research by the University of Maryland so why would you use something synthetic when you can use something natural?
Honey naturally contains hydrogen peroxide the active ingredient that helps with sore throats and coughs. You can make a cough syrup with apple cider vinegar, raw onion and honey. A hot lemon and honey drink is great for a sore throat or if you have a cold. You can add a clove of crushed garlic to really boost it. We have a free health sheet at the clinic that tells you about great natural ways to boost your immune system. Ask for one next time you are in.
