1. Treat Skin Irritation
Honey can be very soothing for different kinds of irritations of the skin. Applied topically, honey can help to improve skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis and burns. It does this by helping to reduce the inflammation in the area, which makes it easier for the body to send in its healers to heal the area. Manuka honey is an especially powerful healer of the skin, and antibacterial qualities. The honey will also form a protective layer that will keep germs and other things away from the area. Simply dab a little bit of honey on the affected area a couple of times a day.
Regularly consuming and using honey is a smart choice for achieving and maintaining excellent health. Go out and explore the types of raw honey that are available to you and add them into your routine!
Sources:
Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine by Michael Murray ND, and Joseph Pizzorno ND
The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods by Michael Murray ND
Rosemary Gladstar’s Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health by Rosemary Gladstar
Eat by Choice, Not by Habit by Sylvia E. Haskvitz MA RD