Honey and Cooking Honey Information Bees Bees have been around for millions of years - they were fully developed in their present form long before modern mammals had evolved. Honeybees are the most important producers of honey. They gather nectar from flowers and plants and carry it to the hive or nest. Other worker bees then take over, preparing it for storing by adding enzymes. Bees can fly for up to six miles, although one or two is more common.
Bees collect pollen and nectar in the spring when most plants are in bloom.
Once they have collected the pollen and nectar, they process and store honey in honey combs in the beehive. Honey can be used to treat sore throats and coughs and even cuts and burns Health Benefits Honey has long been recognized as a natural remedy and has been used as a medicine for thousands of years. It has antiseptic properties and can be used as a remedy for ailments from sore throats to burns and cuts. For a soothing drink for sore throats, mix honey with the juice of half a lemon, add boiling water and stir. The fructose and glucose in honey are quickly absorbed into the bloodstream.