{"id":22263,"date":"2018-03-01T06:09:44","date_gmt":"2018-03-01T04:09:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.radioislam.org.za\/wordpress\/2018\/03\/01\/ways-to-use-honey-in-home-remedies-01-03-18\/"},"modified":"2018-03-01T06:09:44","modified_gmt":"2018-03-01T04:09:44","slug":"ways-to-use-honey-in-home-remedies-01-03-18","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/ways-to-use-honey-in-home-remedies-01-03-18\/","title":{"rendered":"Ways to Use Honey in Home Remedies (01.03.18)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">More than 1,400 years ago Allah and His messenger sallallahu aleyhe wa sallam (peace be upon him), told us that honey can heal a variety of medicinal problems.<br \/><\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Allah says in the Quran, &#8220;And the lord inspired the bee, saying: Take your habitations in the mountains and in the trees and in what they erect. Then, eat of all fruits and follow the ways of your Lord made easy (for you)&#8217;. There comes forth from their bellies a drink of varying colour wherein is healing for men. Verily in this is indeed a sign for people who think.&#8221; [Qur&#8217;an 16:68-69]<br \/><\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">The Prophet, sallallahu aleyhe wa sallam (peace be upon him), has also told us of the healing found within honey for a variety of medical problems, including stomach ailments. One hadeeth, reported by Bukhari, states that a man came to the Prophet , sallallahu aleyhe wa sallam (peace be upon him), because his brother had a stomach disorder. The Prophet said &#8220;Let him drink honey.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>The man returned a second time and again the Prophet , sallallahu aleyhe wa sallam (peace be upon him), responded again, &#8220;Let him drink honey.&#8221; The man returned again, and said &#8220;I have done that.&#8221; The Prophet then responded, &#8220;Allah has said the truth, but your brother&#8217;s stomach has told a lie. Let him drink honey.&#8221; He drank it and was cured.<br \/><\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Tirmithi, Ibn Majah and Baihaqi also reported that the Prophet, sallallahu aleyhe wa sallam (peace be upon him), said, &#8220;Make use of the two remedies: honey and the Quran.&#8221;<br \/><\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Modern medicine is only just learning of this fact. Traditional uses of honey have included honey mixed with lemon for sore throats. Honey coats the throat and reduces throat irritation. Research has already shown that honey blocks the growth of oral bacteria. <\/p>\n<p>Honey has also been used for stomach pains and problems. Modern research shows that honey is effective when used in the treatment of gastric or peptic stomach ulcers. Research has also revealed that honey is effective in the treatment of various wounds and infections because of its antimicrobial (antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal) properties.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">1. Honey Citrus Syrups: Sooth Sore Throat And Flu<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">A great concoction of honey, herbs, spices and citrus fruits to help sooth a sore throat. The spices and herbs help in aiding the inflammation of the throat while the honey soothes and helps get rid of any bacteria.<br \/><\/span><br \/><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">2. Lemon-Honey: Colds<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Here is a recipe with honey and lemons that can ease fever and chill symptoms associated with the common cold.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">3. Cinnamon-honey: Overall Wellness<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">naturally boosts your health by incorporating cinnamon and honey that may help in combating hypertension and cardiovascular disease.<br \/><\/span><br \/><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">4. Ginger-honey: Sore Stomach<br \/><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Ginger appears to reduce inflammation in a similar way to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) by slowing associated biochemical pathways. Ginger also promotes circulation. Combining it with honey in this recipe makes it ideal for an upset stomach.<br \/><\/span><br \/><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">5. Clove-honey: Toothache<br \/><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">This recipe uses cloves that contain a very strong anesthetic chemical called eugenol. Eugenol is also an antiseptic like honey that helps kill germs that may contribute to an infection. Cloves are also about 20 times richer in eugenol than other sources.<br \/><\/span><br \/><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">6. Apple Cider Vinegar and Honey: Acid Reflux<br \/><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">An unlikely combination to aid in acid reflux, apple cider vinegar has been shown to improve digestion and mineral absorption that plays a role in reducing acid reflux. Take this tonicon a daily basis for relief.<br \/><\/span><br \/><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">7. Honey Heel Moisturizer: Dry, Cracked Heels<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">A recipe incorporating honey, milk, and orange to aid in dry, cracked heels. Milk is rich in vitamin A which is essential for healthy skin in helping to repair and rebuild it. The orange serves as a natural chemical peel in aiding to remove dry skin.<br \/><\/span><br \/><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">8: Honey and Brown Sugar Scrub: Dry Skin<br \/><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Brown sugar\u2019s texture makes it ideal for removing dry skin. Mix the sugar with the honey for a moisturizing exfoliant for your skin.<br \/><\/span><br \/><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">9. Honey and Yogurt Face Mask: Acne<br \/><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Rich in probiotics, yogurt can help decrease inflammation and restore the skin\u2019s natural pH balance. Mixed with honey this mask will also boost the anti-inflammatory properties for combatting acne.<br \/><\/span><br \/><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">10. Honey and Coconut Water Drink: Sore Muscles<br \/><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Coconut oil contains many electrolytes that can aid in dehydration, a main reason for sore muscles. This drink includes citrus and honey that together boost energy.<br \/><\/span><br \/><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">11. Honey and Sugar Cream: Athlete\u2019s Foot<br \/><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Honey and sugar work together in this paste to minimize the fungus associated with athlete\u2019s foot.<br \/><\/span><br \/><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">12. Honey and Lemon: Weight Loss<br \/><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">A simple recipe combining honey, hot water, and lemon. Some recent studies in Nutrition Research and Scientific World Journal conclude that honey can aid in weight loss. Lemon has also been found to contribute to weight loss.<br \/><\/span><br \/><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">13. Honey and Apple Cider Vinegar: High Cholesterol<br \/><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Ayurvedic texts say honey gets rid of fat and cholesterol in the body\u2019s tissues. This is an example recipe.<br \/><\/span><br \/><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">14. Honey and Guggul: Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms<br \/><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">This is an Ayurvedic guggul-based formula. Triphala guggulu was assessed in a laboratory setting and found to significantly inhibit inflammatory enzymes related with rheumatoid arthritis. Mix with honey for further anti-inflammatory effects in this recipe. <br \/><\/span><br \/><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">15. Honey and Turmeric: Oral Ulcers<br \/><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">The proven antibacterial and antiviral properties of honey can accelerate the healing process in the case of canker sores. Mix with turmeric and apply this three times a day.<br \/><\/span><br \/><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">16. Honey and Ginger Cleanse: Sinuses<br \/><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">A recipe taking a mixture of fresh ginger juice and honey to relieve sinus congestion for use two to three times a day.<br \/><\/span><br \/><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">17. Honey and Orange Juice: Anxiety<br \/><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Research has shown that orange has a calming effect and can aid in fatigue, exhaustion, and anxiety. Mixed with honey this recipe is great for fighting anxiety. Citrus oils have also been show to increase concentration and alertness.<br \/><\/span><br \/><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">18. Honey and Pineapple: Smoking Cessation<br \/><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Pineapple is high in vitamin C, which aids people who smoke tend to lack. Chewing pineapple and taking honey afterwards, as explained here, can also help to curb cigarette cravings.<br \/><\/span><br \/><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">19. Honey, Bay Leaf, and Celery Seeds: Abdominal Pain<br \/><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">A recipe involving a mixture of ground bay leaf, celery seeds, and honey before lunch and dinner daily. Bay leaves and celery seeds have been shown to aid in stomach ulcers and colic pain.<br \/><\/span><br \/><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">20. Honey, Cinnamon, and Trikatu: Poor Circulation<br \/><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">A tea concoction to aid in poor circulation by increasing blood flow. Trikatu is effective in curing dyspepsia and helps in proper circulation.<br \/><\/span><br \/><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">21. Honey and Castor Oil: Hiccups<br \/><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Hiccups are caused by spasms of the diaphragm, and the ingredients in this recipe are anti-spasmodic, leading to relief.<br \/><\/span><br \/><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">22. Honey and Cinnamon: Eczema<br \/><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Scientists have discovered that honey not only heals damaged skin in extremely severe cases of eczema and eliminates the dry patches, but it also has the ability to regenerate new skin growth. This recipe also includes cinnamon for further healing properties.<br \/><\/span><br \/><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">23. Fenugreek Seeds, Honey, Ginger Remedy: Asthma<br \/><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">This is an Ayurvedic recipe for asthma using fenugreek seeds along with ginger and honey. Honey is good for your respiratory tract while ginger has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. Fenugreek is also added because it may aid in respiratory problems including asthma and bronchitis.<br \/><\/span><br \/><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">24. Homemade Cinnamon Mouthwash: Bad Breath<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">A recipe incorporating honey, cinnamon, lemon juice, and baking soda. Combined, these ingredients aid in killing odor-causing bacteria.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">COURTESY: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifehack.org\/articles\/lifestyle\/25-ways-use-honey-home-remedies.html\">https:\/\/www.lifehack.org\/articles\/lifestyle\/25-ways-use-honey-home-remedies.html<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.4islam.com\/honey.shtml\">http:\/\/www.4islam.com\/honey.shtml<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>More than 1,400 years ago Allah and His messenger sallallahu aleyhe wa sallam (peace be upon him), told us that honey can heal a variety of medicinal problems.Allah says in the Quran, &#8220;And the lord inspired the bee, saying: Take your habitations in the mountains and in the trees and in what they erect. 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