Get to know black honey and its benefits
Zero point – As a natural sweetener, honey has a brownish color that attracts people’s attention. However, it turns out that there is honey that is darker in color than ordinary honey, namely black honey. Are the benefits of black honey the same as honey in general? Check out the following reviews to find out the answer.
What is black honey?
Black honey is honey that comes from mahogany flowers, so the color is darker and darker. In addition, this type of honey also has a more bitter taste than ordinary honey.
The source of this bitter taste comes from the alkaloid compounds present in the mahogany tree. However, it is precisely from these alkaloids that you can get many benefits from black honey.
In addition, black honey also contains several other substances that are good for your body, such as saponins and flavonoids.
Benefits of black honey
In 2013, there was a study published in the Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences on the use of traditional and modern honey for human health. There it is known that black honey contains antioxidants higher than regular honey.
This is because honey which contains flavonoid compounds has more total phenolic content, so that its effect is quite large on the human body.
In addition, many studies say that the darker the color of a honey, the more nutrients and vitamins it has.
Therefore, most people believe that black honey has good benefits for the human body, such as:
1. Suitable for people with diabetes
As previously explained, black honey contains alkaloids which are high in alkaloids and are good for diabetics. Not only that, black honey has low glucose levels, so it is unlikely that it will increase blood sugar drastically.
In fact, according to a study from the journal pharmaceutical biology plants containing alkaloid compounds also showed antihyperglycemic activity in diabetic rats.
That is why, black honey which contains alkaloids is likely to have benefits in diabetes treatment.
However, there has been no direct research on humans to prove whether it is really safe to use. You should consult your doctor first.
2. Helps treat ulcers
Apart from being suitable for diabetics, another benefit of black honey is that it can help treat ulcers (dyspepsia syndrome). Black honey is known to help with stomach ulcer symptoms that are quite annoying, such as stomach pain and nausea.
One of the causes for someone to feel the symptoms of an ulcer is a stomach ulcer. Well, honey itself has basic properties as an antibiotic, thus helping to reduce the symptoms of stomach ulcers due to Helicobacter pylori infection.
3. Healthy skin
It is common knowledge that honey can help the healing process of wounds on the skin, so it can also be used to disguise acne scars. In addition, black honey also has benefits for removing black spots on the face.
This is because black honey can remove dead skin cells on the face due to its exfoliating properties.
Try to apply black honey on your face up to twice a week. Don’t forget to also use olive oil to keep your face moisturized after applying black honey.
However, you need to remember that this method works according to the sensitivity of each person’s skin.
4. Helps relieve cough
For those of you who are coughing and want to try natural methods, maybe you can use black honey as a solution.
A study published in the journal Child Pediatric Health on children suffering from bronchitis found that the basic properties of honey in general can reduce cough symptoms. This method is also quite effective in people who have not had any medication to relieve their cough.
Even so, you are still advised to use black honey along with other cough medicines so that your condition improves quickly.
Consuming honey of any kind, including black honey has benefits for your health. However, if you are in doubt that this type of honey is suitable for your condition, you should consult your doctor first before using black honey.
This news has been published on hellosehat.com, with the title: The Myriad of Benefits Offered by Black Honey