Sweet Relief and Dressing with Honey

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Sweet Relief

and Dressing with Honey

 

by Victoria

 

For relief of respiratory ailments:

 

For relief of coughs and wheezing associated with

bronchitis, whooping cough or other minor respiratory ailments, mix 1 tsp. of

finely chopped fresh thyme in a little honey. Take the mixture orally as needed

to soothe inflamed lungs and airways.

 

Caution!

 

Don't give unpasteurized honey to infants. It contains a

type of bacteria that although it is harmless to older children and adults, it

can be very dangerous to those younger than a year.

 

Dressing with Honey

 

Use honey as a dressing for wounds:

 

Applied externally, honey is useful for healing minor

cuts and abrasions by drawing excess water from the tissues and reducing

swelling. In addition, honey contains a germ-killing substance called

inhibine, which helps prevent infections. Spread the honey directly on the

wound and cover with a sterile bandage.