Everyone loves honey, it is one such sweet substance that is loved by millions worldwide and is a substance that is fat-free, cholesterol-free and sodium-free, but rich in calcium, iron, and magnesium. According to Ayurveda, honey is sweet with an astringent-like end taste. It is dry, heavy, and cold. It aggravates Vata, removes Kapha and normalizes pitta. These are a few ways that honey can be benefitted and be used as a healing agent.
Useful preparations
Honey with lemon water: Boosts energy and metabolism when had an empty stomach in the morning.
Honey with black pepper: Mix a pinch of pepper powder with half a teaspoon of honey every morning to prevent cold
Honey with Tulsi tea: Reduces stress, supports the immune system, aids digestion, and balances metabolism.
Precautions
Heating can develop bacteria and weakens its powerful enzymes. Avoid processed honey products.
Purity
The best honey is extracted from beehives and sieved using natural procedures. The honey is adulterated if water becomes cloudy on adding a half teaspoon of honey to it. It is pure if the honey forms a thread and sinks. You can soak a cotton bud in honey and light it to see if it burns smoothly, unlike adulterated honey
