Uses of honey for the flu: how to use it
There is no doubt that the honey be considered as an authenticsuperfood, in the same way that -for example- the egg is also considered. And there are many benefits, properties and both healing and protective qualities that this delicious product of bees, which produce from both the nectar of flowers and the different secretions of living parts of plants, as well as insects. sucking plants.
Among these most important qualities are its nutritional wealth, by providing vitamins (A, C, D, B1, B2, B3, B5 and B6) and trace elements (copper, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, calcium, manganese , sodium and iodine).
Regarding its benefits and properties, honey stands out for its incredible energizing power, which is why it is recommended for people who need extra energy, both physical and mental and emotional.
But there is no doubt that honey has been specially used in a traditional way for many years for its qualities against flu and colds. In fact, as we saw in a previous article in which we talked about the qualities of the honey for the flu and the cold, different scientific studies carried out in people between 2 to 18 years old with infection in the respiratory tract, confirming that honey is able to relieve the different irritated membranes in the back of the throat. In addition, he exercised a very interesting antiviral antioxidant effect.
How to use honey for flu
The truth is that since very old honey has been the protagonist of a very large diversity of different natural and home remedies to relieve common symptoms caused by the flu, such as malaise and muscle pain, fever, sore throat and headache and mucus.
Honey for sore throat
For sore throat, honey is a natural remedy that helps relieve discomfort and pain, while both its texture and its sweetness help in a very positive way to calm it down. In case of pain or throat infection you can simply take a spoonful of honey on an empty stomach, mid-morning and afternoon.
Cough honey
For attacks of cough so common when we are cold or colds honey is equally interesting. In this case there is a traditional remedy very common, which is to squeeze the juice of a lemon and heat it a little. Once hot, add one or two tablespoons of honey and mix well, then drink quietly and sips. This natural remedy is also useful in case of pain and discomfort of the throat.
Honey for fever
If you have a fever and the temperature is increased but slightly with honey we can make a wonderful homemade syrup. For this you only need 2 onions, 3 tablespoons of honey and 2 glasses of water. Peel the onion and cut it into pieces. Tritúrala well and add the honey and water, mixing with the help of a wooden spoon until a kind of syrup or pasta is formed. You can take several tablespoons a day of this syrup.
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