Medicinal Uses of Some Honey Varieties
December 8, 2009
Honey is blessed with loads of health properties. However, depending on the source of the nectar, individual varieties of honey have specific health properties. Even the flavor and culinary properties of the honey varieties differ from each other. A complete list of honey varieties might be too long to remember.
Here is a list of few popular honey varieties that you might find in the store.
Buckwheat honey
Buckwheat honey is a particular favorite of folk healers. In a recent study, researchers have found that buckwheat honey is more effective than the over-the-counter cough syrups in curing coughs. This dark and thick honey is a powerhouse of nutrients. It is packed with iron and antioxidants. Besides treating cough, buckwheat honey could prevent cardiovascular diseases and certain cancers.
Alfalfa honey
If you don’t have a sweet tooth, a jar of alfalfa honey could be your choice for sweetening a cup of tea. Derived from the blue and purple blossoms of the alfalfa, this light colored and mildly aromatic honey is used for culinary and medicinal purposes. Folk healers recommend alfalfa honey for treating premenstrual syndrome, anemia, kidney diseases and indigestion problems. Alfalfa honey could also help to promote appetite.
Manuka honey
Manuka honey is produced from the flowers of the tea tree. The medicinal properties of tea tree are also found in the nectar of its flowers. Manuka honey is used for treating a wide array of health conditions. It is an antibacterial, antiviral and antiviral substance. Manuka honey is used for treating acne, cough, sore throat, athlete’s foot, insect bites, wounds and burns. The anti-allergic property of manuka makes it an effective natural medicine for treating hay fever. Intake of manuka honey could cure indigestion. It is believed that stomach ulcers could also be healed with this honey. The antioxidants in manuka honey make it the appropriate honey variety for people suffering from arthritis.
Eucalyptus honey
Eucalyptus honey is dark in color with a strong flavor. The antiseptic property of this honey makes it a suitable natural medicine for treating cuts, burns and sores. Eucalyptus honey also has anti-inflammatory property. It can be used for treating joint and muscle pain and inflammation.
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