The Miracle of Honey
More than 1,400 years ago Allah and His Messenger, sallallahu alayhe wa sallam, told us that honey can heal a variety of medical problems.
Allah says in the Qur'an, "And the Lord inspired the bee, saying: Take your habitations in the mountains and in the trees and in what they erect. Then, eat of all fruits and follow the ways of your Lord made easy (for you). Then comes forth from their bellies a drink of varying color wherein is healing for men. Verily in this is indeed a sign for people who think." (16:68-69)
The Prophet, sallallahu alayhe wa sallam, has also told us of the healing found within honey for a variety of medical problems, including stomach ailments. One hadeeth reported by Bukhari, states that a man came to the Prophet sallallahu alayhe wa salaam, because his brother had stomach disorder. The Prophet, sallallahu alayhe wa sallam, said, "Let him drink honey." The man returned a second time, saying his brother had a stomach disorder, and again the Prophet, sallallahu alayhe wa sallam said, "Let him drink honey." The man returned a third time, saying again his brother had a stomach disorder. The Prophet, sallallahu alayhe wa sallam, responded again, "Let him drink honey." The man returned and said, "I have done that." The Prophet then responded, "Allah has told the truth, but your brother's stomach has told a lie. Let him drink honey." He drank it and was cured.
Tirmithi, Ibn Majah, and Baihaqi also reported that the Prophet, sallallahu alayhe wa sallam, said, "Make use of the two remedies: honey and the Qur'an."
Modern medicine is only just learning of this fact. Traditional uses of honey have included honey mixed with lemon for sore throats. Honey coats the throat and reduces throat irritation. Research has already shown that honey blocks the growth of oral bacteria. Honey has also been used for stomach pains and problems. Modern research shows that honey is effective when used in the treatment of gastric or peptic stomach ulcers. Research has also revealed that honey is effective in the treatment of various wounds and infections because of its antimicrobial (antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal) properties.
Researchers are not absolutely sure why honey heals but they are learning new things about honey every day. We do know that honey contains a variety of sugars and minerals. Honey is also considered an antioxidant. This means it allows the blood to circulate better and provide more oxygen to areas of the body such as the brain. Honey can also be used externally to promote healing when applied to wounds, even postoperative wounds. Honey has also been effective in its use to treat burns. It has even been shown to be low in calories and useful as a sweetner for diabetics, people with heart disease or those overweight.
Although there is healing in honey for variety of medical disorders, certain precautions should also be taken. Children under the age of one year should never be give honey due to the possibility of infant botulism. This type of food poisoning can be dadly, however, it only seems to affect infants under on year of age. Also, if you have any known allergies to specific plants, then you should make sure the honey you are using is not made from that plant. People with allergies to bee stings should also be careful when using other bee-related products such as propolis or royal jelly. If these precautions are followed, then honey may provide healing for you.
source : Vivian bint Joan Taylor
Allah says in the Qur'an, "And the Lord inspired the bee, saying: Take your habitations in the mountains and in the trees and in what they erect. Then, eat of all fruits and follow the ways of your Lord made easy (for you). Then comes forth from their bellies a drink of varying color wherein is healing for men. Verily in this is indeed a sign for people who think." (16:68-69)
The Prophet, sallallahu alayhe wa sallam, has also told us of the healing found within honey for a variety of medical problems, including stomach ailments. One hadeeth reported by Bukhari, states that a man came to the Prophet sallallahu alayhe wa salaam, because his brother had stomach disorder. The Prophet, sallallahu alayhe wa sallam, said, "Let him drink honey." The man returned a second time, saying his brother had a stomach disorder, and again the Prophet, sallallahu alayhe wa sallam said, "Let him drink honey." The man returned a third time, saying again his brother had a stomach disorder. The Prophet, sallallahu alayhe wa sallam, responded again, "Let him drink honey." The man returned and said, "I have done that." The Prophet then responded, "Allah has told the truth, but your brother's stomach has told a lie. Let him drink honey." He drank it and was cured.
Tirmithi, Ibn Majah, and Baihaqi also reported that the Prophet, sallallahu alayhe wa sallam, said, "Make use of the two remedies: honey and the Qur'an."
Modern medicine is only just learning of this fact. Traditional uses of honey have included honey mixed with lemon for sore throats. Honey coats the throat and reduces throat irritation. Research has already shown that honey blocks the growth of oral bacteria. Honey has also been used for stomach pains and problems. Modern research shows that honey is effective when used in the treatment of gastric or peptic stomach ulcers. Research has also revealed that honey is effective in the treatment of various wounds and infections because of its antimicrobial (antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal) properties.
Researchers are not absolutely sure why honey heals but they are learning new things about honey every day. We do know that honey contains a variety of sugars and minerals. Honey is also considered an antioxidant. This means it allows the blood to circulate better and provide more oxygen to areas of the body such as the brain. Honey can also be used externally to promote healing when applied to wounds, even postoperative wounds. Honey has also been effective in its use to treat burns. It has even been shown to be low in calories and useful as a sweetner for diabetics, people with heart disease or those overweight.
Although there is healing in honey for variety of medical disorders, certain precautions should also be taken. Children under the age of one year should never be give honey due to the possibility of infant botulism. This type of food poisoning can be dadly, however, it only seems to affect infants under on year of age. Also, if you have any known allergies to specific plants, then you should make sure the honey you are using is not made from that plant. People with allergies to bee stings should also be careful when using other bee-related products such as propolis or royal jelly. If these precautions are followed, then honey may provide healing for you.
source : Vivian bint Joan Taylor
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