The homology of medicine and food is one of the characteristics of traditional Chinese medicine. In our kitchen, there are actually a lot of Chinese herbs hidden. Some common foods can also cure diseases, which is the practical experience of our ancestors for thousands of years.
It is often said that "a happy life is as sweet as honey", indicating that honey is a very beautiful thing in people's hearts. In fact, honey is a nutritious food, and the fructose and glucose in it are easily absorbed by the body, have many functions, and have many benefits for the human body.
Benefit 1: Relieves fatigue
Honey contains a lot of energy needed by neurons in the brain, and is the most abundant of all natural foods. The fructose and glucose in honey can be quickly absorbed and utilized by the body, which can improve the nutritional status of the blood.
Benefit 2: Eliminate food accumulation
Honey can promote the normal secretion of gastric acid, and also enhance intestinal peristalsis, which can significantly shorten the time of bowel movements.
Benefit 3: Moisten the lungs and relieve cough
Honey has anti-inflammatory, expectorant, moisturizing lungs, and cough suppressant. Among all kinds of honey, loquat honey has the best cough suppressant effect.
Benefit 4: Calm and calm the nerves
Honey contains glucose, vitamins, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium and other components that can regulate nervous system function, relieve nervous tension and promote sleep. Among all types of honey, apple honey has the most prominent calming function.
Benefit 5: Relieves headaches after drinking
Honey contains a kind of fructose, which is not found in most fruits, which can promote the decomposition and absorption of alcohol, which is conducive to rapid sobering and relieves headaches after drinking.
Benefit 6: Promotes wound healing
Honey has the same acidity as vinegar when the sugar is removed, which prevents bacteria from surviving in the wound site. In addition, honey also has the effect of reducing the swelling and pain of wounds, and speeding up wound healing.
Benefit 7: Beauty and skin care
Honey is a very ideal skin care product, which can provide nutrients, make it elastic, kill or inhibit bacteria attached to the surface, eliminate pigmentation on the surface, and promote epithelial tissue regeneration.
Benefit 8: Improves heart function
The ingredients in honey can nourish the myocardium and improve the metabolic function of the myocardium, increase hemoglobin, cardiovascular relaxation, prevent blood clotting, and ensure normal blood circulation in the coronary vessels.
However, it is important to note thatAlthough honey is good, it is not suitable for everyone, especially for infants, diabetics, mouth ulcers and allergies, patients with chronic gastrointestinal diseases, etc., special attention should be paid and caution should be consumed.
People who want to consume honey regularly should consult a doctor or dietitian before making a choice if they do not know whether they are suitable for honey consumption.
Part of the knowledge in this article comes from "Small Kitchen, Big Pharmacy". The book was edited by Ji Lingling and Ren Ping, and published by China Medical Science and Technology Press.
*: Henan Provincial Health Central Plains Service Guarantee Center.
Contributed by: Rong ** Department.
Editor in charge: Yang Hua.