Conclusions Honey Honey, a household remedy and culinary sweetner, consisting of simple sugars, fructose and glucose. Helps retore energy and produces a calming effect. Try putting honey in your warm bath. Put 2 ounces of honey in a glass with 5 drops of lavender oil. Add 1-2 tablespoons of the mixture to bathwater to help you relax and combat insomnia.
Honey also is useful in healing minor cuts and abrasions.
It draws the excess water to reduce the swelling. Honey contains a germ killing substance called inhibine which prevents infections. Spread on wound and cover with sterile bandage. You may also use it for coughs, wheezing or other minor respiratory ailments. Mix 1 teaspoon of finely chopped fresh thyme into the honey and take the mixture orally as needed.