You may have thought that it was only good for sweetening your tea, but the nutritional benefits of honey are many. Produced by regurgitation and evaporation, the honey bee make this wonderful product for us to benefit from. From as far back as thousands of years ago the Greeks, Romans, and Vedic texts have mentioned their use of it. Scientists and philosophers have written about it's healing properties since 300 BC.

It contains high levels of glucose, fructose, and monosaccharides. With nearly 70-80 percent sugar it is no wonder it tastes so sweet, the rest of it's composition is made up of water and minerals. It possesses antibacterial and antiseptic properties and has been used in wound management. But many of the health claims made about it have yet to be scientifically proven.

Over 4 thousand years ago it was used as an Ayurvedic medicine, they thought it would treat imbalances. It was used by pre-Ancient Egyptians to treat wounds topically. Over 5 thousand years ago Egyptians make medicinal compounds from it and the Ancient Greeks ate it to live longer. With a slightly higher pH level, it helps to inhibit bacterial growth and it possesses antioxidant properties. Depending on where it is harvested, it takes on the attributes of the local flora and water content.

There are a number of reasons why it may be good for you, it may be helpful in preventing GERD, it has been used to rehydrate infants and children with gastroenteritis, it might effect the length of time of acute diarrhea, and can be used as a substitute for in oral rehydration. It was found that it shortened the duration of bacterial diarrhea in infants and children.

Honey has been used in treating wounds in modern times as well, applied topically it works as an antibiotic. It may aid in the healing of burns, but this is not been scientifically shown to be the case. It can shorten seasonal allergy symptoms and soothes a cough. Specifically, Manuka honey has been effective in destroying bacterial proteins and killing bacteria. It has even been shown to treat MRSA infections.

Taken in it's organic and raw form, it is chock full of minerals, enzymes, and vitamins to protect the body from bacteria and give a boost to the immune system. Sore throats, congestion, coughs, flu and cold symptoms can be alleviated. Make a warm drink to improve the immune system with 1 to 2 teaspoons in a cup of warm water, infuse with a little cinnamon and lemon juice for extra healthy benefits.

It's even great for skincare, just apply a bit to blemishes and let sit overnight. Wash it off in the morning for a clear complexion. It treats, but doesn't cure, other skin condition as well like ring worm, eczema, and psoriasis. If soothes inflammation and offers relief of dryness.

Drinking warm water with lemon and honey first thing in the morning can flush fat, toxins, and cleanse the liver. Mixed with cinnamon, it has been shown to revitalize the veins and arteries of the heart and reduce cholesterol by 10 percent. It is used for indigestion as it relieves acidity in the stomach. It neutralizes gas and when taken before a heavy meal it can help to prevent indigestion. The nutritional benefits of honey are many, it is a great source of sugar for the body and is a fantastic energy boost.