THE MIRACLE OF HONEY
March 17, 2010 by Natural Mead
Filed under benefits of honey
Your Lord revealed to the bees: “Build dwellings in the mountains and the trees, and also in the structures which men erect. Then eat from every kind of fruit and travel the paths of your Lord, which have been made easy for you to follow.” From inside them comes a drink of varying colours, containing healing for mankind. There is certainly a Sign in that for people who reflect. (Qur’an, 16:69) Honey is a “healing for men” as stated in the verses above. Nowadays, apiculture and bee products have opened a new branch of research in scientifically advanced parts of the world. Other benefits of honey may be described as below: Easily digested: Because sugar molecules in honey can convert into other sugars (eg fructose to glucose), honey is easily digested by the most sensitive stomachs, despite its high acid content. It helps kidneys and intestines to function better. Rapidly diffuses through the blood; is a quick energy source: When accompanied by mild 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. Honey is a natural composition of sugars like glucose and fructose. According to recent research, this unique mixture of sugars is the most effective means to remove fatigue and increase athletic performance. The antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of honey were revealed as a result of clinical observations and research. Honey is exceedingly effective …
The Septuagint version of Proverbs 6:8 says the bee’s labors (e.g. honey) is used for the health (Greek: ugeian) of everyone from kings (Greek: basileis) to lowly people (Greek: idiotai). The Septuagint was produced many centuries before the Qur’an, and the verse seems to take it for granted that people already knew about the healing qualities of honey.
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