Healing with Honey

By Nicci Micco, March/April 2009

Sorting through the claims and science of the health benefits of honey.

READER'S COMMENT:

"i remember when i was lttle i had an accident and made a hole in my cheek. My grandmother put wild bee honey on the wound and it healed soon and no painful stitches! There must be something in it that makes it work. "

COMMENTS	POSTED
I am allergic to honey (and most other yummy things). I use Agave, which tastes like honey, but comes from the agave plant, the same plant used to make tequila. Would agave provide the same, or other health benefits ? G, Burtonsville, Md — Anonymous	09/01/2009 - 4:33pm
I have subscibed to your mag for several yrs now...its not only a great magazine, but your website is awesome too!!! thanks! Barb Schildhorn, Bearsville, NY — Anonymous	09/01/2009 - 4:33pm
It is my understanding that diabetic people should use Stevia. Glenna, Richardson, TX — Anonymous	09/01/2009 - 4:33pm
What about diabetic people? Can they still use honey also? B, Erie, Pa — Anonymous	09/01/2009 - 4:33pm
I have been a member of your magazine for nearly 6 yrs and I really love it. I tried some recipes and they are easy and taste great and i even lost weight by just following some of the easy step in here Thanx so much Naomi Vakarusaqoli, Suva, Fiji Island — Anonymous	09/01/2009 - 4:34pm
We are using honey at home and it does work as medicine and for eight loss Naomi Vakarusaqoli, Suva, Fiji Island, N/ — Anonymous	09/01/2009 - 4:34pm
Honey is in the BIBLE! It was used for healing, eating, and is a symbolic symbol of GOD'S WORD, ANOINTING! Honey has been around since the Creation (the BEGINNING)!!! Bertha Zumwalt, Troy, MO — Anonymous	09/01/2009 - 4:34pm
I have heard that a honey called "Manuka" is a healing honey. I think it is from New Zealand. Does anyone know anything about this honey? L, Panama City Beach, FL — Anonymous	10/17/2009 - 1:28pm
L - About Manuka honey from New Zealand-- Try http://www.honeyo.com/types.shtml. It gives a little (only a little, unfortunately) info, and offers other links and a honey vendor locator. I didn't find Manuka in the locator, but maybe if people keep asking about it, there will be something added on — Anonymous	11/03/2009 - 7:35pm
I believe manuka honey is also being used in patches for open sores. Apparently when the honey breaks down it releases a hydrogen peroxide-like chemical that helps to keep the wound sterile and promote faster healing. The honey is woven into the patch and it's placed on the wound like a bandaid almost. — Anonymous	02/09/2010 - 11:10am