MADHU (Honey)

(Commonly used as a vehicle with Ayurvedic medicines, especially in respiratory disorders)

Used For:

• Obesity

• Loss of appetite

• Cough

• Wounds / Ulcer / Burns

• Pyorrhoea (Bleeding gums)

• Face pack / Skin glow

Remedies:

• Obesity: One teaspoon of honey with a glass of water every morning.

• Loss of appetite: Take honey with a pinch of pepper powder, three to four times a day.

• Cough: Take honey with a pinch of clove (Laung) powder, three to four times a day.

• Wounds / Ulcer / Burns: Mix honey and ghee, and apply locally.

• Pyorrhoea / Bleeding gums: Apply a mixture of ginger, pepper, rock salt, honey, and ghee to the gums twice daily.

• Face pack / Skin glow: Direct application of honey gives a natural glow to the skin.

Note: Honey should never be boiled.