Wonders of Honey

You know, how honey is an important food source provided by God to man through a tiny bug?  

And He has subjected to you what is in the heavens and whatsoever is in the earth, (as Mercy) than his. Verily in this is truly there are signs of Allah authority for people who think.(Surat al Jatsiyah, 45: 13)

  Honey is composed of several sugar compounds like glucose and fructose and minerals like magnesium, potassium, calcium, sodium, chlorine, sulfur, iron, and phosphate. Honey also contains vitamins B1, B2, C, B6 and B3 that its composition varies according to the quality of nectar and pollen. In addition, in honey there is also a small amount of copper, iodine, and zinc, as well as several types of hormones. 

As word of God in the Qur'an, honey is a "drug for humans". This scientific fact has been confirmed by scientists who met at the World Conference apicultural services (World Apiculture Conference) held on May 20 to 26 September 1993 in China. The conference discussed the treatment using ingredients derived from honey. American scientists say that honey, royal jelly, pollen, and propolis to treat various diseases. A Romanian doctor said he was testing out the honey for the treatment of cataract patients, and 2002 of 2094 patients recovered completely. Polish doctors also stated in the conference that bee resin can help cure many diseases such as hemorrhoids, skin problems, gynecological diseases, and various other diseases. 

Today, apicultural services and bee products have opened a new branch of research in countries advanced in science. Other benefits of honey may be explained below:  

Easily digested: Because sugar molecules in honey can turn into other sugars (eg fructose to glucose), honey is easily digested by even the most sensitive stomachs, despite its high acid content. It helps kidneys and intestines to function better.  

Low calorie: Another quality of honey is, when compared with the same amount of sugar, honey calorie content of 40% lower. While giving great energy, honey does not gain weight.Rapidly diffuses through the blood: When mixed with warm water, honey diffuses into the bloodstream in seven minutes. Its free sugar molecules make the brain function better since the brain is the largest consumer of sugar.  

Supports blood formation: Honey provides the energy needed by the body for blood formation. Furthermore, it helps in cleansing the blood. Some positive effects in regulating and facilitating blood circulation. Honey also acts as a protection against capillary problems and arteriosclerosis.  

Killing bacteria: properties of honey that kill bacteria are called "inhibition effect". Experiments conducted on honey show that its bactericide properties increase twofold when diluted with water. It's interesting that newly born bees in the colony were fed diluted honey by the bees responsible for their care-as if they know the capabilities of this honey.  

Royal Jelly: Royal jelly is a substance produced by worker bees in the hive. Nutritious substance are sugar, proteins, fats and many vitamins. Royal jelly is used to overcome the problems caused by lack of tissue or body weakness.

 

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