The healing of honey

More than 1,400 years ago, Allaah All-Mighty told us through His
Messenger that honey can heal a variety of medical problems.
Honey is a remarkable viscous liquid, prepared by bees from nectars of
various plants. It has occupied a prominent place in traditional
medicines throughout history. The ancient Egyptians, Assyrians,
Chinese, Greeks and Romans employed honey for different diseases.
The Noble Quran and many Prophetic narrations refer to honeyas a great
healer of disease.
Allaah, Almighty, Says (what means): "And your Lord inspired the bee,
saying: 'Take you 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).' There comes forth from their bellies, a
drink of varyingcolor wherein is healing for men. Verily, in this is
indeed a sign for people who think." [Quran; 16: 68-69]
Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri related that a man came to the Prophet and said:
"My brother has some abdominal trouble." The Prophet said to him "Let
him drinkhoney." The man returned to the Prophet and said: "O
Messengerof Allaah! I let him drink honey, but it caused him more
pain." The Prophet said to him: "Go and let him drink honey!" Theman
went and let his brother drink honey, then returned back and said: "O
Messenger of Allaah, it did not cause him except more pains." The
Prophet then said: "Allaah has said the truth, but your brother's
abdomen has told a lie. Let him drink honey." So he made him drink
honey and he was cured. [Al-Bukhaari and Muslim]
The Prophet also said:"Make use of the two remedies: honey and the
Quran." [At-Tirmithi, Ibn Maajah and Al-Bayhaqi] Modern medicine is
only just learning of this fact.
Benefits of honey:
1. Alleviates inflammation of cornea ifused locally on the eye.
2. An antibiotic if used locally in situations of wounds and
burns, and itis used for healing of wounds:
· In case of wounds, honey absorbs moisture from the air, facilitates
healing process and prevents scarring. This is because honey
stimulatesthe growth of epithelial cells that form the new skin cover.
In this way, honey may eliminate the need for tissue transplantation.
· Honey stimulates the re-growth of tissue involved in the healing
process. It stimulates the formation of new blood capillaries and the
growth of fibroblasts that replace the connective tissue of the deeper
layer of the skin and produce the collagenfibers that give strength to
the repair.
· Honey has an anti-inflammatory action,which reduces the swelling
around a wound. This improves circulation and thus hastens the healing
process.
· Honey does not stick to the underlying wound tissues, so there is no
tearing away of newly formed tissue, and no pain, when dressings are
changed.
· Thanks to its antimicrobial property, honey provides a protective
barrier to prevent wounds becoming infected. It also rapidly clears
any existing infection from wounds. It is fully effective, even with
antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria.
· Some studies showed that honey is a good treatment against the
hospital infection bacteria "superbugs" (MRSA.)
3. As honey does not accommodate bacteria, this bactericide
(bacteria-killing) property of honey is named "the inhibition effect."
There are various reasons of this anti-microbial property of the
honey. Some examples are: the high sugar content that limits the
amount of water microorganisms need for growth, its high acidity (low
pH) and composition which deprive bacteria from nitrogen necessary for
reproduction. The existence of hydrogen peroxide as well as
antioxidants in the honeyprevent bacteria growth.
4. Antioxidant: Those are the components in cells that get rid of
harmful byproducts of normal metabolic functions. These
elementsinhibit destructive chemical reactions that cause spoilage of
food and many chronic illnesses. Researchers believe food products
rich in antioxidants may prevent heart problems and cancer. Strong
antioxidants are present in honey: Pinocembrin, pinobaxin, chrisin and
galagin. Pinocembrin is an antioxidant that merely exists in the
honey.
5. A treatment for gastric and duodenal ulcers, as honey
decreases the secretion of hydrochloric acid to a normal rate, thus
helpingto heal such ulcers and alleviate the related pains and reduce
resultant cases of vomiting and colic. For the treatment to be
effective, honey should be taken dissolved in warm water one or two
hours before meals.
6. A treatment for involuntary urination at beds. So, if the
child is given one small spoon of honey before sleeping, this will
have a positive effect, as honey is sedative for the nervous system,
thus helping the cyst to relax and expand during sleep.
7. It supports blood formation: Honey provides an important part
of the energy needed by the body for blood formation. It helps in
cleansing the blood. It has some positive effects in regulating and
facilitating blood circulation. It also functions as a protection
against capillary problems and arteriosclerosis.
8. A treatment for colds, flu and pharyngitis.
9. A treatment for cases of chronic hepatitis,as honey increases
the liver stock of the glycogen material through the increase of blood
glucose, thus helping the liver to function properly and relieve it
from more burdens.
10. A treatment for insomnia and a sedative for nerves, as it contains
some sedative and tonic substances as sodium andpotassium at a
reasonable rate such.
11. A treatment for alcoholic poisoning. Fructose and vitamin B group
in the honey help oxidize the alcohol remaining in the body.
12. A treatment for cough.
13. In cosmetics, a mixture of honey with lemon and glycerin is
considered of the best old medical prescription for the treatment of
skin cracking and roughness, the inflammation and wounds of lips, sun
stroke, and dermal pigments.
14. A treatment for muscular spasm of sportive exercises or facial
spasms and eyelids muscles, which disappearafter having one big spoon
of honey for three days after each meal.
15. Has a low calorie level. When it is compared with the same amount
of sugar, it gives 40% less calories to the body. Although it gives
great energy to the body,it does not add weight. Furthermore, the use
of honey is safe and has no allergic or side effects.
The Prophet was right in his prescription for theailing man. When the
fourth treatment of honey was given to the man, he got better. Such is
part of the knowledge that the Almighty has revealed to His Prophet .
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