Madu adalah makanan yang sangat berkhasiat. Al-Quran mengiktirafkannya sebagai “shifa’” iaitu penyembuh penyakit. Manisan madu digelar “Raja Ubat”, dapat menyembuh kebanyakkan penyakit. Ia adalah makanan untuk kesihatan keseluruhannya. Ia mengandungi pelbagai jenis vitamin, mineral, protein, antiseptik dan enzim yang meningkatkan ingatan dan kecerdasan mental individu.
Madu juga mengandungi pelbagai zat galian yang penting seperti kalsium, sulfur, fosforus, zat besi, karbon, magnesium, potassium (kalium), kuprum, silika, klorin, mangganese dan belerang untuk memupuk tenaga dan kesihatan fizikal-mental. Rasullullah s.a.w bersabda, “Siapa ingin hafal, hendaklah ia minum manisan madu”. Madu didapati berkesan untuk merawati penyakit - penyakit mental di mana ia boleh menghindarkan kepenatan kerja otak seperti berfikir, membaca, merancang dan bermesyuarat.
MADU LEBAH MENURUT KAJIAN SAINTIFIK
Menurut Dr. Susan Percival dari Jabatan Nutrisi Manusia dan Sains Makanan, Universiti Florida, Amerika Syarikat, MADU LEBAH mengandungi pelbagai kandungan mineral dan vitamin seperti B6, Thiamin, Miacin, ribotlorina dan asid pontohenic.Madu juga mengandungi zat-zat seperti kalsium, zat besi, kuprum, magnesium, phosporus, potassium, sodium dan zink.
MADU LEBAH juga berperanan sebagai antioksida dalam badan manusia yang mampu menghapuskan bahan-bahan radikal yang menjadi penyebab utama kepada penyakit-penyakit kronik.Kajian terkini membuktikan kandungan MADU LEBAH yang terdiri dari bahan semulajadi pelbagai gula seperti glukos dan fruktos. Ini meningkatkan stamina para atlit, menurut Dr. Susan lagi.Dalam satu kajian lain, pakar mikrobiologi Amerika, Richard F. Stier mendapati komposisi unik kandungan MADU LEBAH juga boleh menjadi agen anti-mikrobial, untuk merawat kulit yang cedera akibat kebakaran atau luka. Ia juga mampu mengelakkan jangkitan berpunca dari bakteria.
Menurut Dr. Paul Gold, seorang Profesor Psikologi dari University of Virginia, "manusia dapat mengingati sesuatu perkara dengan lebih baik selepas mereka mengambil glukos, sejenis gula yang terdapat dalam MADU LEBAH". Cendekiawan perubatan Rom menggunakan MADU LEBAH agar pesakit sukar tidur supaya tenang dan memudahkan pesakit tidur lena.Hippocrates, cendekiawan Greek menyanjung tinggi MADU LEBAH dalam keupayaan penyembuhan penyakit. Beliau telah banyak menghasilkan ubat-ubatan berasaskan madu antaranya untuk rawatan sakit kulit, ulser dan sakit tekak.
Orang Mesir purbakala menggunakan MADU LEBAH sebagai bahan asas merawat pesakit yang terbakar, melecur. MADU LEBAH juga diguna untuk merawat mangsa perang yang luka teruk dan terbakar.Bertahun-tahun rahsia penyanyi Opera Itali menggunakan madu untuk rawatan sakit tekak dan melegakannya agar dapat menyanyi dengan merdu.Perang dunia kedua menyaksikan doktor-doktor Jerman menggunakan campuran MADU LEBAH dan limpa ikan kod terhadap askar mereka yang luka teruk dalam peperangan supaya dapat bertahan dan meneruskan perang.
MADU LEBAH terdiri dari bahan antioksida yang tinggi kaya dengan sumber vitamin, mineral dan amino asid. Ia juga amat berguna sebagai anti-mikrob dan ianya diiktiraf sebagai sumber pemberi tenaga semulajadi yang hebat.
Sumber perubatan silam dan moden
MADU LEBAH sudah dikenali sejak zaman Firaun yang memerintah Mesir pada tahun 300 sebelum Masihi hingga ke tamadun Parsi, Greek dan Rom, sebagai satu cara penjagaan kesihatan.Di Eropah, ada kesatuan diberi nama Apitheraphy, diasaskan oleh Profesor Bernard Descottes, Perancis yang menggunakan produk MADU LEBAH bagi penjagaan kesihatan.Di Timur Tengah, masyarakat Arab tidak dapat dipisahkan dengan pengambilan MADU LEBAH sebagai minuman kesihatan harian.Bagi masyarakat Cina, amalan memberi madu lebah kepada anak sejak kecil sudah lama dipraktikkan.Dalam persekitaran masyarakat berteknologi tinggi dan sentiasa sibuk sekarang, keperluan kepada makanan seimbang dan selamat adalah penting, malangnya kebanyakan pihak mengabaikan keperluan itu dengan mengambil jalan mudah dengan hanya bergantung kepada makanan dan minuman segera yang kurang berkhasiat. Oleh itu, madu disyorkan menjadi makanan tambahan kepada kita disebabkan khasiatnya yang tidak ternilai.
KHASIAT MADU LEBAH
Berikut adalah antara lain Khasiat MADU LEBAH ASLI YEMEN
• Meningkatkan keupayaan tenaga fizikal
• Mencerahkan mata, memutih dan menguatkan gigi.
• Mencergaskan otak orang dewasa dan kanak-kanak.
• Menjadikan kulit lebih licin dan halus (awet muda).
• MADU dan SARANG LEBAH MADU merupakan bahan asas kepada krim kulit, lipstik dan losyen tangan.
• Mempercepatkan penyembuhan luka terbuka, melawan jangkitan dan meningkatkan daya ketahanan badan.
• Menghilangkan kepanasan badan, batuk, selsema, meredakan urat saraf, menstabilkan sistem pernafasan, menguatkan jantung, mengelakkan kencing manis, darah tinggi dan melembapkan kerongkong serta menghilangkan serak suara.
• Merawat penyakit dalam perut dan melancarkan sistem pencernaan. MADU LEBAH juga merupakan bahan peneutral yang bertindak menyingkirkan toksik, serta memecahkan lebihan lemak dalam sistem tubuh.
• MADU LEBAH mempunyai keupayaan untuk menarik dan menyerap lembapan, oleh yang demikian ia sangat mujarab untuk merawat luka terbakar yang kecil dan mencegah parut. Menghilangkan kesan terkena api, air panas dan minyak panas (sapukan).
• MADU LEBAH adalah punca semulajadi untuk tenaga segera! Ia membekalkan sumber tenaga yang tinggi, mencegah keletihan dan boleh mempertingkatkan keupayaan atlit sukan.
BAHAN MINERAL DAN VITAMIN DALAM MADU LEBAH Bahan mineral dan vitamin yang terdapat dalam MADU LEBAH amat diperlukan oleh tubuh badan manusia. Berikut adalah antara vitamin yang terdapat dalam MADU LEBAH:-VITAMIN A
Menggalakkan pertumbuhan tulang, pertahanan terhadap penyakit, memperbaiki struktur kulit serta mengelakkan rabun.
VITAMIN B
Membantu pertumbuhan dan perkem-bangan bayi, selera makan, pencernaan, menjaga tisu mata, dan membantu proses metabolisma
VITAMIN C
Membantu mempercepatkan penyem-buhan luka, menjaga sistem kekebalan tubuh, menyerap zat besi, membentuk tulang dan gigi.
VITAMIN D
Pertumbuhan normal, meningkatkan paras sitrat (garam asid sitrik) dalam darah dan menggalakkan penyerapan kalsium dalam usus, menjaga kesihatan tulang dan gigi.
VITAMIN E
Sangat penting untuk mempertahankan fungsi saraf dan otot, melindungi struktur membran daripada rosak, mengekalkan pertumbuhan normal, mengelakkan metabolisma, mengekalkan struktur paru-paru, hati, dan membran sel darah merah. Sebagai antioksida, vitamin ini bermanfaat sebagai mencegah penyakit jantung dan melambatkan penuaan.
VITAMIN K
Baik untuk mereka yang baru menjalani pembedahan. Vitamin ini membantu membentuk struktur tubuh baru dan menyembuhkan jahitan.Terdapat lebih daripada 172 vitamin dalam MADU LEBAH dan masih lagi dikaji vitamin dan bahan yang lain belum dikenali.
Pengambilan MADU LEBAH secara berterusan banyak memberi manafaat kepada kesihatan serta mampu menghindari dari pelbagai jenis penyakit seperti:-•
Kencing manis• Barah/Kanser• Mata kelabu• Letih/Lesu/Tenat• Tenaga batin/Seks• Lendir/Kahak• Penyeri muka• Awet muda• Pendarahan otak• Gastrik• Gagap• Bersalin - senang• Batuk• Penyakit Kulit• Sakit Telinga• Lemah jantung• Jerawat• Pening• Pekak• Lumpuh• Uban (Berpenyakit)• Susah tidur• Sakit sendi • Sembelit• Selsema• Sakit puan• Resdung• Darah tinggi• Sakit kepala• Angin• Luka• Keputihan• Bintik-bintik hitam• Rambut gugur• Sakit pinggang• Terbakar• Haid• Buasir• Batuk kering• Lupa• Keracunan Makanan• Asma/Lelah• Kurang darah• Alahan/Allergic• Kanak-kanak (Sihat)• Dan lain-lain...
MADU LEBAH MENURUT AL-QURAN & HADIS
Selaras dengan perkembangan dunia yang semakin canggih, dunia perubatan juga semakin maju berbanding dengan cara perubatan dahulu. Oleh itu rawatan-rawatan tertumpu kepada cara moden di hospital-hospital yang cukup dengan segala kemudahan dan kepakaran. Namun begitu berubat mengikut saranan al-Qur'an dan hadis masih tetap mengambil tempat di dalam kehidupan masyarakat Islam.
Menurut Nabi Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wasallam setiap penyakit itu pasti ada ubatnya. Sabda Baginda : Maksudnya : "Berubatlah, maka sesungguhnya Allah tidak meletakkan penyakit kecuali Allah menyediakan baginya ubat, kecuali satu penyakit, iaitu tua" ( Hadis riwayat Abu Daud)
Beberapa kajian telah diusahakan yang tertumpu kepada bahan-bahan semulajadi daripada tumbuh-tumbuhan dan buah-buahan. Begitu juga dengan madu lebah kerana dalam al-Quran sendiri telah menggariskan pelbagai pengajaran dan maklumat penjagaan diri daripada pelbagai penyakit, maupun kesihatan jasad atau rohani agar kita dapat mengerjakan segala perintah Allah dengan teratur.
Firman Allah dalam surah an-Nahl:
(Surah An-NAhl: 69). Tafsirnya: "Kemudian makanlah daripada setiap macam buah-buahan dan tempuhlah jalan Tuhanmu yang telah dimudahkan. Daripada perut lebah itu keluar minuman madu yang bermacam-macam warnanya, di dalamnya terdapat ubat menyembuhkan bagi manusia. Sesungguhnya pada yang demikian itu benar-benar terdapat tanda kebesaran Tuhan bagi orang yang memikirkan.
" Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wasallam juga ada berpesan agar seseorang itu berubat dengan madu dan al-Qur'an, Baginda bersabda:
Maksudnya: "Ambillah / pergunakanlah olehmu sekalian akan dua ubat penyembuh iaitu madu dan al-Qur'an." (Hadis riwayat Ibnu Majah)
Daripada hadis tersebut ternyata madu mempunyai keistimewaan yang tersendiri dengan nilai-nilai utama dalam ilmu kesihatan, yang mempunyai zat-zat besi dan vitamin yang kuat. Di samping itu madu juga dianggap penting kerana memenuhi keperluan tubuh dan cepat memberi tenaga.
Mereka yang mengetahui akan khasiat madu akan menggunakannya secara rutin, hal ini bukan hanya teori tetapi telah dibuktikan daripada beberapa kajian yang telah dilakukan di mana jika ianya diamalkan setiap hari akan mencegah daripada pelbagai penyakit dan memberi tenaga yang cukup.
Di samping itu madu juga seringkali digunakan untuk sampingan sarapan pagi agar tenaga segera siap digunakan dalam menjalankan kerja harian. Madu juga memiliki aroma enak yang meningkatkan selera, sepertimana Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wasallam juga mengamalkannya. Diperkuatkan dengan hadis baginda yang berbunyi:
Maksudnya: "Dari Abu Hurairah, dia berkata: Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wasallam bersabda: "Barangsiapa yang menjilat madu sebanyak tiga kali pagi pada setiap bulan, maka dia tidak akan terkena cubaan yang besar."
Di samping itu dengan memakan madu juga boleh menyembuhkan batuk-batuk yang menganggu dan boleh mencegah daripada kekejangan pada otot tubuh khususnya pada bahagian kaki. Dalam perubatan tradisional, madu telah dimanfaatkan untuk menahan luka-luka terbakar pada kulit. Jika diusapkan madu akan dapat mengurangi rasa sakit yang menyengat dan mencegah pembentukan lepuh (melecur) dan cepat sekali menyembuhkan kawasan yang terbakar. Di samping itu banyak lagi penyakit yang boleh sembuh misalnya hidung tersumbat, anak yang kencing malam dan sesuai untuk kanak-kanak damit yang baru lahir.
Dalam al-Qur'an, hadis-hadis yang disebutkan dan amalan perubatan tradisional, madu mempunyai keistimewaannya yang tersendiri. Adalah menjadi suatu amalan yang baik menjadikan madu sebagai ubat dan penjagaan kesihatan.
a) madu habbatus saudah - seribu satu khasiat..elok untuk kesihatan jasmani dan rohaniah..sesuai untuk merawat semua jenis penyakit.
b) madu untuk suami isteri (kebahagian rumahtangga) - elok juga untuk mendapatkan zuriat...
JUALAN : 1 BEKAS (500 gm)
HARGA : RM 170
ORIGINALLY MADE FROM YEMEN/YAMAN.
ORIGINALLY MADE FROM YEMEN/YAMAN.Types of Honey
There are two major types of honey:
a) Flowers' honey: which is dependent on flower nectar sucked by bees , and this is divided into two main categories:
1- Mono-flower honey: produced the nectar of one type of flowers
2- Multi-flower honey: produced from the nectar of more than one type of flowers.
b) Stone honey: This honey is produced by undomesticated bees that live among stones. It has a great taste and a pleasant smell.
Some people believe that light-colored honey is the best whereas many others believe that the dark-colored honey is of better quality because it contains more mineral salts like iron, magnesium and copper. As in regard to its odor, some types of honey bear good smell while other types, which are extracted from certain trees, have unpleasant odor.
Component elements of Honey
Honey is composed of sugar, water, vitamins, mineral salts along with some proteins, enzymes, yeasts and other substances- 18% water, 40% fructose, 34% glucose, 4% sucrose and maltose and many other types of sugar. Sugar is thus the main ingredient of honey, constituting about 75% to 80% of it. Therefore honey tastes sweeter than sugar and nevertheless it is good for treating diabetes and good for liver. In addition, honey is used to cure peptic and intestines ulcer, digestion problems, eyes diseases, sinusitis, flu and the inflammation of the urinary canal.
Yemen possesses many of the best kinds of honey. The most famous ones are: "Al-Dawa'ani"Al-Jardani" in Shabwa, "Al-Jawahi" in Awash, Dhamar and there are also some good kinds of honey found in Al-Kibbayta, Al-Dimna, and Maweyah in Taiz.
that is found in Dawa'an, Hadramout, "
"Al-Dawa'ani" is the most expensive kind of honey in Yemen and the best in quality. Honey has become one of the most precious gifts that are presented to Sheiks, ministers or well known social personalities. Therefore, many people prefer buying Yemeni honey to low-quality foreign honey which is usually mixed with water.
The Yemen Times has interviewed Mr. Abdullah Hassan Ahmed Al-Shara'abi, Technical Manager of the Apiculture Development Project, who has told us about the types of Yemeni honey, their properties, where are they found and which are the best one's: "Apiculture is one of the very ancient jobs in the history of Yemen. The history of honey goes back to the 10th century B.C. Then, Yemen was known as the nation of perfume and honey and honey trade was ranked 4th in importance to the country's economy.
Al-Elb "Al-Sededi" honey is the best quality honey because of its preferable qualities to consumers. Therefore, apiarists compete to satisfy consumers inside and outside the country by producing better quality honey. As for the different kinds of Yemeni honey, our country has many different kinds that vary as the available farms in each district vary. Some of the finest kinds of honey is Al-Elb "Al-Sededi" (Ziziphus spina chisti), Al- Silm (A cacia ehrenbergiana), Al-Asak (A cacia asak), Al-Sal (Eiaphorbia), Al-Dobbah (A cacia menthfera), Al-Sommor (A cacia mellifera), Al-Mara'aee and Al-Tonb (cordia abbess).
Al-Elb, the finest type of Yemeni honey, has many local names according the district for example Dawa'ani, Bogiah, Osabi, Dimna and many others. Other types are found in different area of the country: Dimna (Taiz, Hadramout, Shabwa, Tihama, Osab, Ibb and Abyan), Al-Silm (Al-Zaydiah, Tihama and Shabwa), Al-Asak (Taiz, Ibb, Hajja, Al-Mahweet, Sana'a and Lahj), Al-Sommor (Hadramout, Shabwa, Tihama and Abyan), Al-Dobbah (Taiz, Tihama, Al-Mahweet, Hajja and Lahj) and Al-Mara'aee which is found in summer in all the districts.
The Yemeni honey has special properties in comparison with other Arab and foreign kinds. It has different taste, odor, color and density. For example, Al-Elb honey has a golden coloured, with an aroma and flavour like that of the Elb flower and a thickness property unique to this kind of honey.
Each kind of honey has its different season. For instance, Al-Elb is available in (August, September, October and November), Al-Silm in (January and February), Al-Dobbah (January and February), Al-Asak (May and July), Al-Sal (January and February), Al-Sommor (January, February and March) and Al-Mara'aee (July, August and September).
The Yemeni environment is fit for these kinds of honey to be stored and kept for long periods of time, sometimes reaches 2 years if the honey was appropriately separated and stored.
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Honey 'could help fight cancer'
Honey and royal jelly could become part of the arsenal of weapons against cancer, researchers say.
A team from the University of Zagreb, in Croatia, found a range of honey-bee products stopped tumours growing or spreading in tests on mice.
Writing in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, they say human cancer sufferers may also see benefits.
But they said the products should be considered for use along with, not instead of, chemotherapy treatment.
Tumour growth
The researchers looked at the potential benefits of bee venom and honey.
They also examined compounds found in propolis, or bee glue, a resin-like substance which is used in the hive to varnish over rubbish in the hive - a bit like brushing the dirt under the carpet.
There is no doubt that honey has beneficial properties and can be very good for you
Dr Emma Croager, Cancer Research UK
And they also looked at royal jelly, produced by the hypopharyngeal glands in the head of the worker bee - used as food for young larvae,
Tumours were generated in the mice via the injection of cancer cells, and each bee product was given to different mice before, at the same time, or afterwards.
It was found that giving honey orally appeared to inhibit the development of tumours when it was given before the injection of cancer cells - although if given afterwards, it appeared to fuel the development of secondary cancers.
Injecting the mice with royal jelly at the same time as they were injected with tumour cells significantly reduced the spread of the cancer.
And injecting bee venom into the tumour appeared to lead to it shrinking.
When propolis or caffeic acid, a chemical found in propolis, were injected, researchers saw significantly reduced subcutaneous tumour growth and an increase in the survival time of mice.
The researchers say it is not yet clear how bee products affect cancer cells.
But they suggest they may cause apoptosis (cell suicide) or have direct effects which are toxic to the cells, or which help the immune system fight the development of tumours.
The research team, led by Dr Nada Orsolic, said their study indicated honey-bee products could be a useful tool in the control of tumour growth in research.
They added: "The intake of honey-bee products may be advantageous with respect to cancer and metastasis [secondary cancers] prevention.
"Further animal and clinical research utilising these substances is suggested."
Dr Emma Croager, a science information officer at Cancer Research UK, said: "There is no doubt that honey has beneficial properties and can be very good for you.
"However, this work is preliminary and careful large-scale studies in people are needed to confirm if eating honey can protect us from cancer."
Madu : Antibiotik Masa Hadapan
In the Qur'an, Allah says that in paradise will be "rivers of honey pure."
"Then to eat of all the produce (of the earth), and find with skill the spacious paths of its Lord: there issues from within their bodies a drink
of varying colors, wherein is healing for men: verily in this is a Sign for those who give thought"(16:69).
Although honey's healing benefits were known to Muslims more than a thousand years ago, scientists are just now beginning to research it's amazing powers. Indeed, Peter Molan, biochemist at the University of Waikato (New Zealand) has - for the past 17 years - researched into the healing properties of honey and has shown scientifically that all honeys have varying degrees of such properties (Molan, p.1). Honey contains many minerals and vitamins beneficial to man. However, one of the most important properties seems to be its antibiotic action.
Each drop of honey contains many minerals ( potassium, sodium, phosphate, copper, iron, calcium, manganese ), enzymes, trace elements, vitamins (A, B1, B2, B3, C, D, K), as well as beta-carotene . Honey also contains glucose, fructose and saccharine (70%) and is very preservative just by itself (billybee.com). Of course honey from a supermarket, which has been heated and filtered, may not be as therapeutic as one taken directly from the comb (Ifas, p.4).
Molan's favorite story about honey makes reference to a 20-year-old wound in a British woman. Bacteria had been festering in an abscess in her armpit for years, resisting all the antibiotics she had taken. Nothing seemed to help her and she could barely use her arm. In August 1999, she heard about honey's healing effects and convinced her doctors to put some in her dressing. At that point they were willing to try anything and were not very hopeful that anything would work. However, they were quite surprised when one month later the wound finally healed and the woman could use her arm again.
Since then, honeys have been tested on the different species of bacteria responsible for wound infection (Molan, p.2). The State Medical Society of Wisconsin announced," It is only a matter of time before antibiotics lose their effectiveness because their overuse creates ever-stronger germs."
Thus, we may have to go back to the to the old fashioned remedy. However, "old fashioned", is not as bad as it sounds. Effectively, the potency of honey was found to be superior to all types of antibiotics. Two years ago, Australia approved honey as a medicine and began selling it in pharmacies (Whichman, p.1).
Honey is now known for its antibiotic, antioxidant and antiviral capabilities. In fact, honey contains an enzyme that produces hydrogen peroxide, which is believed to be the main reason for its anti-microbial activity. If one wants to use it as a dressing, the best way is to use sterilized honey. However, the only way to sterilize honey without destroying its antibacterial agents is through gamma-irradiations. Honey is also used for sore throats, colds, heartburn, fever blisters, cuts, acne, skin disorders, ulcers, stomach inflammations and cataracts… and its flavor excites the appetite (The National Honey Board).
The advantage of the honey used externally is that during the healing process the re-growth of the sick part of the body is enhanced by honey's moisturizing properties. Molan explains the mechanism of this process:
1. The nectar, being made of glucose and fructose, is very attracted by water. When put on a wound, it absorbs water and body fluids, taking and destroying bacteria and inhibiting their growth too.
2. Raw honey contains glucose oxidase, an enzyme that produces a mild antiseptic when mixed with a bit of water. This enzyme is destroyed by heat and pasteurization. That is why it cannot be found in commercial honeys (Molan, p.3)
Of course raw, unprocessed honey, which is usually darker, has the most medicinal and nutritional value and is even the most flavorful. Particularly active, Manuka Honey from New Zealand has all the healing antibacterial properties of other honeys, with some additional components. "All honey is not created equal, however certain types such as "active" Manuka from New Zealand and perhaps Honeydew from Central Europe are more effective for infections," says Molan (Molan, p.2).
While the healing properties of honey may be news to modern science, Prophet Mohammad (saws) commented on its value 1400 years ago. Indeed, once a man came to the Prophet and said, "My brother has got loose motions." The Prophet said to him, "Let him drink honey (Bukhari)." Furthermore, the work of Molan has provided substantial evidence that honey holds promise in the treatment of peptic ulcers and upper gastroenteritis disorders. Despite its high acid concentration, the nectar is very digestible and tones the kidneys.
The Prophet (saws) also said, "If there is any healing in your medicines, then it is in cupping, a gulp of honey or branding with fire (cauterization) that suits the ailment, but I don't like to be (cauterized) branded with fire." Indeed, honey also nourishes, regulates and purifies blood circulation. Its fructose is the only natural inert sugar and it goes straight into the blood, nourishing nerves and providing the brain with extra energy.
In case of first-degree burns, "the raw wild flower honey formed a flexible protective barrier which prevents infections, absorbs pus and reduced pain, irritation and odor" writes Leigh Broadhurst (Healthwellexchange.com). A Romanian doctor stated that he tried honey on cataract patients, and 2002 of his 2094 patients recovered completely (Islamweb.net).
Another function has been found for honey too: an Oklahoma allergist has said that raw honey is an excellent treatment for 90% of all allergies. A person who is suffering from an allergy to a certain plant should eat honey made from this plant (Reallyrawhoney.com).
Honey can also help heal Tinea, for it has anti-fungal activities; but not many species of fungi have been tested. Mycoses are quite difficult to treat, for they need both anti-fungal and antibacterial treatment. However, Manuka honey showed that its hydrogen peroxide factors inhibit the growth of fungi. Although, the concentration of honey needed to treat Mycoses is higher than that needed to treat bacteria (Molan, p.3).
However, paradoxical, sweet honey can also protect the teeth. Its anti-microbial activity has been tested on several species of dental plaque bacteria. A study shows that honey has been proven to sharply reduce acid production, thus killing the bacteria responsible for dental caries. Researchers believe that it also makes a difference in fighting inflammatory infections of the gums (Cbshealthwatch.com).
One Companion of the Prophet reported, "In our holy battles, we used to get honey (Bukhari)." According to what we now know, this was a logical choice for travelers and soldiers, as honey is a supersaturated sugar and is easy to digest because of the monosaccharides; it is also a superior antibiotic. The natural carbohydrates contained within honey, when combined with proteins, help maintain a good glycaemia - which is important for recovering after a hard-days efforts. By maintaining a good glucose level, honey also maintains a good insulin level and helps people to avoid hypoglycemia. Some studies showed that this nectar could thus boost endurance performance in athletes (Cbshealthwatch.com).
However, although honey is a very safe and natural remedy, it should not be given to infants under one year-old. Honey is a source of bacteria spores that product a toxin which can cause infant botulism, even though it is rare (a risk of botulism exists in the ingestion of any uncooked food!). Botulism is a rare disease that affects the nervous system and can lead to palsy. Nevertheless, it can still be use as a dressing for burns and cuts (Manukahoneyusa.com).
"And your Lord taught the honey bee…" (16:68). This verse explains the excessive production of the bees. They have been taught to produce not only for themselves but also for human beings! The excellent organization within the hive is also proof of this "teaching."
So, honey should be the first choice in cases of health problems as it is natural and has a high nutrient value; it does not have the side effects of drugs and is more affordable than most other kinds of therapy.
References:
1. Molan, Peter, MD. "Honey Research."
2. Sahih Bukhari. "Book of Medicine."
3. Ifas. " APIS Newspaper. " University of Florida. August 2000.
4. The National Honey Board.
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We all know that honey has great healing benefits on the body, but a new study now suggests that honey is beneficial for those suffering from sinusitis - an inflammation of the sinuses that could be a result of bacterial, fungal, allergic or viral infections - also known as rhinosinusitis, which includes an inflammation of the nose.
The research was carried out at the University of Ottawa and the findings from this study were presented at the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation'shoney that they found, "Honey has been used in traditional medicine as a natural anti-microbial dressing for infected wounds for hundreds of years." annual meeting. The study's co-author Dr. Joseph G. Marsan wasn't surprised at the natural bacteria fighters in
The researchers investigated the activity of honey on bacteria-laden communities called "biofilms," responsible for many chronic infections, including sinusitis. Biofilms are known to reject prescription antibiotics and over-the-counter remedies most used by patients with sinus symptoms. Dr. Marsan explains that popular antibiotics are blocked by bacteria clumped together in biofilms even though the reason is unknown, "Certain bacteria...have found a method of shielding themselves from the activity of anti-microbials by living in substances called biofilms, which cannot be penetrated...".
Marsan and his team found that only certain honeys contain the bacteria-killers needed to successfully manage the inflammatory aspects of these chronic infections, "Our study has shown that certain honeys, namely the Manuka honey from New Zealand and the Sidr honey from Yemen, have a powerful killing action on these bacterial biofilms that is far superior to the most powerful anti-microbials used in medicine today".
Despite isolating the types of honey with anti-bacterial effects, these honey formulas still need to be tested in clinical trials before honey can be used as an effective treatment. However, the authors conclude that their findings may hold important clinical implications in the treatment of refractory chronic rhinosinusitis.
Sinusitis problems are extremely common among the general population and in the United States alone each year they affect between 30 and 40 million people, making them one of the most frequently diagnosed chronic conditions.
Symptoms may include trouble breathing through the nose, headache, aching behind the eye area, tenderness in the cheeks, sinus congestion, nasal discharge, or post nasal drip.
Here are the paper details:
Talal Alandejani, MD ((presenter>, Joseph G. Marsan, MD, Wendy Ferris, BSc, MLT, MSc, Robert Slinger, Frank Chan, PhD. Effectiveness of honey on S.aureus and P.aeruginosa Biofilms. Otolarygology. Volume 139, Issue 2, Supplement 1, Page P107 (August 2008)
Problem. Biofilms formed by Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) and Staphylococcus aureus (SA) have been shown to be an important factor in the pathophysiology of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). Growth in biofilms increases bacterial resistance to antibiotics, which may explain why CRS responds poorly to antibiotic therapy. Honey has been used as an effective topical antimicrobial agent in the treatment of antibiotic-resistant bacterial wound infections. To our knowledge, no research has studied the effect of honey on biofilms.
Methods. We used a previously established biofilm model to assess antibacterial activity of manuka honey from New Zealand and Sidr honey from Yemen. These were tested at a 1 in 2 dilution against 11 isolates of methicillin-susceptible SA (MSSA), 11 methicillin-resistant SA (MRSA), and 11 PA isolates. Honeys were tested against both planktonic (broth) and biofilm-grown bacteria.
Results. Both honeys were effective in killing 100% of the isolates in the planktonic form. Biofilm-grown bacteria were less susceptible to the honeys, but honey still had significant bactericidal activity. The bactericidal rate for the Sidr and Manuka honeys against MSSA, MRSA and PA were 63%, 73%, 91% and 82%, 63% and 91%, respectively. These rates were significantly higher (p<0.001) class="tagLink">antibiotics commonly used against MSSA and MRSA (e.g. cloxacillin and vancomycin) in a previous study done on the same bacterial isolates.
Conclusion. honey, which is a natural, non-toxic and inexpensive product, is effective in killing SA and PA bacterial biofilms.
Significance. This intriguing observation may have important clinical implications and could lead to a new approach for treating refractory CRS.
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Madu Untuk Kanak-kanak
Honey for the Children (source: Dr. Muhammed Salim Khan)
Honey being a natural, pre-digested food when given is immediately assimilated into children's blood stream, providing a host of vitamins, minerals and energy. The beauty of honey is that it is natural, safe, delicious to use and available all the year round. Honey is so safe that it can be used from the moment of birth onward for infants as a food and medicine. There are hundreds of studies all over the world confirming the usefulness of honey as a food and medicine for infants and children.
General Weakness in Children - Honey as Children's Tonic
As a practising physician for the last fifteen years, the most common conditions I get consulted for by parents is general weakness, lack of appetite and anaemia. Usually the parents have tried all sorts of vitamins and tonics from their doctors without any real lasting improvement. One teaspoon of honey diluted in water two or three times before or after meals works wonders, improving appetite, weight, complexion and energy. Some children prefer to use one teaspoonful of pure honey mixed in warm milk at night. Anaemic children respond well to honey in milk within a few weeks. For school children honey helps to improve their mental alertness and school performance. For this purpose honey can be used instead of jam on toast at breakfast time by children.
Bed-Wetting Bed-wetting is a very common condition in many young children. Families and parents can experience anxiety and frustration due to this and it can also undermine a child's self-confidence. Many parents receive the advice from their doctors that the child will grow out of this situation. No doubt most children do grow out of this, however one or two teaspoons of honey before going to bed helps to clear bed-wetting. No liquids should be given to children a few hours before a child's bed time.
Constipation Constipation is a very common problem in infants and children, particularly those who have not been breast fed. Honey is a mild and gentle laxative which helps to prevent and get rid of constipation.
Coughs and Colds Children can catch cold very quickly. In winter, colds and coughs are very common and if not treated properly can lead to serious lung diseases. In England asthma is an increasing epidemic, particularly amongst school children.
For these conditions one teaspoonful of honey may be given in a glass of warm water three times a day. When there is a cough or fever then a quarter teaspoon of fresh lime or lemon juice can be mixed with one teaspoon of honey in hot water and given four times a day. Alternatively green tea (Sabzchi) with a small amount of liquorish (multhi) mixed with one teaspoon of honey will help to clear most colds and coughs.
Diarrhoea and Stomach Upsets Diarrhoea is the opposite of constipation, and is more frequent in summer. A teaspoon of honey in eight ounces of Barley Water will help stop most cases of diarrhoea.
Sleep Problems Infants and children can suffer with difficulty in sleeping. One teaspoon of honey in warm milk at night or in the evening is a natural sedative that promotes sleep in children.
Teething Troubles When children are teething, these can be difficult times. Children may become irritable, have diarrhoea etc. A small amount of salt and honey mixed and massaged onto the gums helps the process of teething.
Accidents, Cuts and Burns Serious accidents and burns need professional attention. However most parents can use honey to apply externally as an effective and safe dressing on minor burns, bruises and cuts that happen in most homes. Honey is a natural antiseptic.
Dr. Muhammad Salim Khan M.D.(M.A.),D.O. born in the north west frontier region of Pakistan, has international authority on Islaamic medicine and alternative medicine. He is founder-director of the Mohsin Institute - Leicester, an organisation devoted to practice, teaching and research on alternative medicine.
