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. Honey absorbed in the human digestive tract produces an overall soothing effect, but take care when using it as a sweetner. One tablespoon of honey has 64 calories compared to 46 in 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar.