Honey benefits for hair, skin, and nails, nutritional information

Anti-bacterial, antioxidants, evens skin tones, conditions, softens, moisturizes; treats acne, eczema, and dermatitis. Great for anti-aging, helps keep hair folicles healthy. Honey's main benefit to skin & hair is its ability to draw in moisture as a humectant. It also contains many nutrients and & minerals such as Vitamin C, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B12, Pantothenic Acid, Choline, Betaine, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Zinc, Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Fluoride

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 Still, there's tons of other uses.

It's a natural antimicrobial. In the laboratory, honey has been shown to hamper the growth of food-borne pathogens such as E. coli and salmonella, and to fight certain bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, both of which are common in hospitals and doctors' offices.

Honey, like aloe, is an all in one healing compound. Manuka honey is sometimes used to treat chronic leg ulcers and pressure sores.

 Manuka honey is made in New Zealand from the nectar of Leptospermum scoparium. It's the basis of Medihoney, which the FDA approved in 2007 for use in treating wounds and skin ulcers. It works very well to stimulate healing, says wound care specialist Frank Bongiorno, MD, of Ann Arbor, Mich.

It is also the best cough suppressant on the market. In a study that involved 139 children, honey beat out dextromethorphan (a cough suppressant) and diphenhydramine (an antihistamine) in easing nighttime cough in children and improving their sleep.

From <https://www.webmd.com/diet/features/medicinal-uses-of-honey#2>