Honey Love ~ Nature’s Golden Nectar

The many uses of nature's elixir, honey.

Living with bee hives has given me an even greater appreciation for the honey produced by my busy bees. Not only is their complex world so fascinating, but the elixir they produce is truly nature’s gold. Honey is wonderful for healing the body. It relieves sore throats, clear up the skin and helps upset stomachs.  The super power qualities of Bee Pollen and royal jelly are also incredible. Here are a few more uses to add to the Honey love List:

1) If you suffer from hay fever or allergies, a tablespoon of local honey from your area can alleviate the symptoms and lessen the allergies. This is in the tradition of the homeopathic method of taking in and ingesting the very thing that is causing issues. Taking in pollen from the honey is an antidote to environmental hay fever.

2) I use the beeswax from my hives for incredible skin masks and balms. The nourishing beeswax replenishes the skin with moisturizing benefits. You can also melt it down and add some essential oils for a restorative balm.

3) Honey as face wash. Cleanse your face with honey or make a mask. Massage in the honey into the skin and for a power mask I sometimes add raw goat yogurt. We made these masks at a beauty retreat over the summer in Kauai with Taylor Eye Walker and they were big hit!

4) Add a few drops of honey with an essential oil to your bath for moisturizing effects.

5) Honey as a natural antibiotic. It can be used on minor cuts and burns. I used Manuka honey to help heal a burn I got from cooking. It speeded up the healing process and kept it from getting infected. I also swear it prevented a scar from forming!

6) My kids know my ‘go to’ for a sore throat or upset tummy. They will suggest it before I do, they have heard it so much. A good strong good ginger or mint tea with lots of honey. The honey alleviates the pain and soothes the soreness instantly.

7) Honey is a terrific cough suppressant. It is much more effective than cough medication.

8) Honey can help with sleeping. A spoonful in chamomile tea or raw milk can help induce sleep. The honey helps the body absorb tryptophan.

9) Honey can alleviate hangovers. Yes it’s true! The simple sugars go straight into the blood stream and can give you a boost when you are exhausted from too much fun from the night before.

10) Add to a hair rinse for extra shine. I always add royal jelly thanks to the advice of Susan Henry to my conditioner.