Black Honey Vs Regular Honey, Which Is Better?
Honey color varies widely. Ranging from light to darker or black in color. Darker in color, honey is said to be high in antibacterial and rich in antioxidants.
In general, honey is high in nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, amino acids, sugars and antioxidants in the form of phenols and flavonoids.
Quoted in a book entitled “Islamic Scientific Contribution to the World” by Prof. Dr. Ahmad Fuad Basya, during the Islamic revival era, honey was an important ingredient which enriched the medicines used by Muslim doctors to treat various diseases.
Abu Hurairah ra, narrating a hadith from the Prophet, he said, “Whoever takes medication with something that is permitted by Allah SWT will be healed.” (Narrated by Abu Nu’aim in ath-Thib an-Nabawi as in Kanzul ‘Ummal).
Here are some of the advantages of black honey and regular honey:
Black Honey
1. Natural Antibiotics
Black honey has bacteriostatic properties, this term is commonly used to support that there are substances that function as a stopper for the rate of bacterial altivity or what are commonly referred to as natural antibiotics. Antibiotics contained in black honey can treat several diseases such as shortness of breath, sore throat to cough.
2. Increase Stamina
Black honey is also known to increase stamina. This black honey can also increase your energy so that you are excited to carry out daily activities.
3. Lowering Cholesterol
Regular consumption of black honey can reduce the risk of coronary heart attack. Consuming black honey twice a day can also help lower blood cholesterol levels.
4. Health Supplements
Black honey contains calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, sodium and zinc. Black honey is also believed to cure several diseases. To maintain health, it is recommended to consume it every day.
Regular Honey
1. Healthy Heart
Several studies have shown that the antioxidant compounds in honey can protect the arteries from narrowing. Narrowing of blood vessels can trigger a heart attack. It is advisable to consume a glass of water with 1-2 tablespoons of honey to help keep the heart healthy.
2. Make Sleep Better
Honey contains natural sugars that can increase insulin which can throw serotonin. Then the serotonin in the body is converted into melatonon, a hormone that triggers better and better quality sleep.
3. Cleanses Digestion
Honey can be said to be a strong antiseptic. So that honey is highly recommended to consume as much as 1 tablespoon on an empty stomach. This assumption can protect against various diseases related to digestion. In addition, when it passes through the stomach, honey can destroy germs and heal minor wounds on the intestinal wall.
4. Strengthen memory
Research has also shown that the antioxidants in honey can also strengthen memory or memory. The calcium content in honey is easily absorbed by the brain which plays an important role in maintaining brain function.
So, which one do you choose? Black honey or plain?
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