Ayu, 2012 Apr;33(2):178-82
Bee's honey is one of the most valued and appreciated
natural substances known to mankind since ancient times. There are many types
of bee's honey mentioned in Ayurveda. Their effects differ and 'Makshika' is
considered medicinally the best. According to modern scientific view, the best
bee's honey is made by Apis mellifera (Family: Apidae). In Sri Lanka, the
predominant honey-maker bee is Apis cerana.
The aim of this survey is to emphasize the importance of
bee's honey and its multitude of medicinal, cosmetic and general values. Synonyms,
details of formation, constitution, properties, and method of extraction and
the usages of bee's honey are gathered from text books, traditional and
Ayurvedic physicians of Western and Southern provinces, villagers of 'Kalahe'
in Galle district of Sri Lanka and from few search engines.
Fresh bee's honey is used in treatment of eye diseases,
throat infections, bronchial asthma, tuberculosis, hiccups, thirst, dizziness,
fatigue, hepatitis, worm infestation, constipation, piles, eczema, healing of
wounds, ulcers and used as a nutritious, easily digestible food for weak
people. It promotes semen, mental health and used in cosmetic purposes. Old
bee's honey is used to treat vomiting, diarrhea, rheumatoid arthritis, obesity,
diabetes mellitus and in preserving meat and fruits. Highly popular in cosmetic
treatment, bee's honey is used in preparing facial washes, skin moisturizers,
hair conditioners and in treatment of pimples.
Bee's honey could be considered as one of the finest
products of nature that has a wide range of beneficial uses.
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