Honey is very familiar to us, and its rich nutrients can not only help with beauty and skin care, but also help treat and prevent various diseases, so it is loved by many people. Can honey treat constipation? Let's see what traditional Chinese medicine says.
【Methods of using honey to treat constipation】
1. Honey and papaya: melt the honey in warm water, then add a small amount of papaya powder and mix well. Take it once in the morning and once in the evening to effectively regulate constipation.
2. Honey, milk, and onion juice: clean and crush the white part of the onion, then add milk and boil in a pot. Finally, add honey and mix well. It is best to take it on an empty stomach in the morning.
3. Honey and banana: dip the banana flesh in honey and eat it. Eating two bananas a day can treat habitual constipation. It is important to note that the bananas must be fully ripe, otherwise it may worsen constipation.
4. Honey and sesame porridge: roast the sesame seeds until cooked and grind them into powder. Cook the glutinous rice into porridge with water, then add the sesame powder and honey, and mix well. It is best to consume it in the morning.
【Is light-colored honey better or dark-colored honey better?】
We can see that honey comes in different colors, and many people ask whether dark honey is better or light honey is better. Actually, it is difficult to answer this question because different people may have different definitions of what is good. For example, some people think that honey is good if it tastes good; while others consume honey for health purposes, so they believe that honey with higher nutritional content is better.
The color of honey is related to its taste and nutritional content. If we taste honey of different colors, we will find that lighter-colored honey generally has a better taste, and in the market, lighter-colored honey is generally more expensive. Through experiments, it has been found that darker honey has a higher mineral content than lighter honey, which means that dark honey is more nutritious than light honey.
Lighter-colored honey has a better taste, while darker honey is more nutritious than lighter honey.
【The efficacy and effects of honey】
1. Skincare and beauty
During winter when the skin is dry, a small amount of honey mixed with water can be applied to the skin to prevent cracking. Honey can be used as a substitute for crack prevention cream.
2. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, and promote tissue regeneration
High-quality honey can be stored at room temperature for several years without spoiling, indicating its strong preservative effect. Experiments have shown that honey has a strong inhibitory effect on gram-positive bacteria such as streptococcus, staphylococcus, and diphtheria.
Usage: When treating wounds, apply honey to the affected area to reduce exudation, relieve pain, promote wound healing, and prevent infection.
3. Promote digestion
Research has shown that honey has a regulatory effect on gastrointestinal function and can normalize gastric acid secretion. Animal experiments have shown that honey has the effect of enhancing intestinal peristalsis and significantly shortening defecation time.
Usage: Honey has good effects on colitis and habitual constipation, and has no side effects. Honey can relieve stomach pain and burning sensation, and increase red blood cell and hemoglobin values. People with gastric and duodenal ulcers often take honey as an adjunctive treatment.
