The Healing Benefits of Honey
Honey ('asal) is a sweet golden syrup that comes from the natural nectar extracted from flowers by bees. It has great healing benefits and is mentioned in both the Qur'an and Prophetic Hadeeth.…
Superiority of Honey in Treating Coughs
First, the study in question: Ian M. Paul, MD, MSc; Jessica Beiler, MPH; Amyee McMonagle, RN; Michele L. Shaffer, PhD; Laura Duda, MD; Cheston M. Berlin Jr, MD. Effect of honey, Dextromethorphan,…
Manuka Honey as a Medicine
Manuka honey comes from the flower of the manuka bush (Leptospermum scoparium) that is native to New Zealand and has been found to have amazing antibacterial properties. Whilst all honey has some level of antibacterial action, produced by enzymes in…
The Unusual Antibacterial Activity of Medical-Grade Leptospermum Honey
A paper on the antibacterial effect of honey and its use in topical wound application (sent in by a reader). S. E. Blair & N. N. Cokcetin & E. J. Harry & D. A.…
Honey and Anti-Biotic Resistance: A New Approach!
A press-release from the American Chemical Society: Honey is a new approach to fighting antibiotic resistance: How sweet it is! DALLAS, March 16, 2014. honey, that delectable condiment for breads and fruits, could…