8 Amazing Facts about Honey
5. Honey is used in many beauty treatments to enhance the glow of the skin. It is also capable of curing certain skin allergies, and is often used as a balm to soothe wounds and cuts.
6. It can be diluted in warm water and applied on the scalp, then rinsed off after a few minutes. This rids the hair of dandruff and leaves it healthy.
7. In all Hindu rituals, it is one of the five ingredients of ‘panchamrit’ – ‘panch’ meaning five and ‘amrit’ meaning nectar, the other four ingredients being buttermilk, ghee, milk and sugar. It was also a part of the baptismal ritual. Honey also finds a mention in Quran where the Prophet Mohammad talks of honey as being the cure for mental illness.
8. Honey is considered to be the only food that contains all the vital ingredients required to sustain life. These include vitamins, minerals, water and enzymes. It also contains antioxidants that help in improving the functioning of the brain.
It’s because of its rich golden color that honey is truly called the ‘nectar of the sun’. With its countless advantages, it is great to have honey as part of your daily diet. However, a word of caution though. Honey can cause botulism to children under the age of one year, as their digestive systems are not well prepared enough to handle honey. Hence, it is not recommended for infants.
