THE BENEFITS AND EFFICACY OF HONEY

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LECTURER

Eki Pratidina., S.Kp.,MM

By

Cyntia Wahyu Nin Tyas

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BHAKTI KENCANA UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF NURSING

2021/2022
 The Benefits and efficacy of honey

The benefits and efficacy of honey has long been known by man.
The quality of nutrition and medicine from honey has been documented in
the Vedas, Greece, Roman, Christian, Islamic texts and more. Doctors from
antiquity, such as Aristotle (384-322 BC), Aristoxenus (320 BC),
Hippocrates, Porphyry, Cornelius Celsus (early first century AD) and
Dioscorides, and Arab doctors have referred to the healing qualities of
honey. Although the scientific arguments have been made for the use of
honey in modern times, its use it still considered part of alternative
medicine. Honey contains a powerful antioxidant with antibacterial and
antiseptic properties. Here are some the benefits and efficacy of honey for
health:
1. Prevent Cancer
The content of flavonoids found in the honey and antioksidan can
reduse the risk of cancer and heart disease. Meanwhile the content of
carcinogens in honey can prevent a variety of tumors.
2. Increase of the immune system (immune)
Honey is also rich in antioxidants which can improve the performance of
the digestive system of the body so that the body becomes more healty and
fit. Not only that, the content of Honey has a content of nutraceunticals can
fight free radicals in the body.
3. Improve Stamina
According to research results, the honey can improve performance
(ergogenic), which can enhance the performance of athletes. Honey may
help the body control blood sugar and also help the healing of muscle and
stamina recovery after strenuous activity.
4. Sources of vitamins and minerals
Honey is also known to be rich in vitamin and mineral content. The
levels of vitamins and the mineral depending on the nectar that is smoked by
the honey bees.

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5. Keep out bacteria and fungi
Honey also contains antiseptic substance that acts to inhibit the growth
of bacteria, i tis able to keep the body to avoid infection. If somebody struck
scratch or burns, then the honey is pften made into medicine. First ais to
apply so as to avoid the occurrence of infections.
6. Lose Weight
In contrast to the high calorie and sugar lukosa, honey contains
vitamins and minerals that the body needs. Many are convinced that the
honey could be used as a natural remedy for weight loss. Usually mixing
honey and lemon juice drink in the morning is believed to be able to
eliminate cellulite.
7. Treat cough and sore throat
Like just on point 6, antibacterial content in honey can fight
mikrobacteria the cause of inflammation, even honey can kill the bacteria
that cause infection in the throat.

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 SUMMARY OF THE ARTICLE

Increase of the immune system (immune) Honey is also rich in

antioxidants which can improve the performance of the digestive system of
the body so that the body becomes more healty and fit. Not only that, the
content of honey has a content of nutraceunticals can fight free radicals in
the body. Sources of vitamins and minerals. Honey is also known to be rich
in vitamin and mineral content.
Keep out bacteria and fungi. Honey also contains antiseptic
substance that acts to inhibit the growth of bacteria, i tis able to keep the
body to avoid infection. Treat cough and sore throat like just on point 6,
antibacterial content in honey can fight mikrobacteria the cause of
inflammation, even honey can kill the bacteria that cause infection in the
throat.

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