Honey is very convenient for skin application and can be easily made into an ointment. It has been used widely until the discovery of penicillin to treat infections, and is still praised in wound care. You can also use honey to make home-made face masks and you can greatly enhance your health by combining honey and lemon.
According to some sources, shingles rates have been on the increase.
The disease, caused by the herpes zoster virus, is closely connected to
chickenpox. In fact, shingles is a re-activation of the chickenpox
virus. But unlike chickenpox, which is mainly a mild childhood disease,
shingles can cause neurological complications and even death.
Not all types of honey are the same. Some are more potent and
health-promoting than others. Certain types could even contribute to the
spread of microbes, so it’s vital to determine which honey is best for
each condition. Also, processed and refined honey should be avoided if
your aim is to get healthy. Look for raw, organic honey that is full of
goodness and carries the health benefits and avoid fake honey.
Antiviral drugs that treat herpes outbreaks come with side effects. Also, they are not readily available to everyone. A preliminary study now suggests that there might be a natural and effective balm for shingles: honey or more specifically manuka and clover honey.
Clover Honey And Its Health Benefits
In contrast, clover honey is the most common type of honey produced
in the US. It’s made by bees that feed on the nectar of clover plants.
Its mild, floral flavor is very popular among consumers, but since this
honey comes in different qualities, you need to check its origin and
consistency.
Manuka Honey And Its Health Benefits
Manuka honey is a unique honey, with pronounced health and wellness
properties that have been used for centuries. It triggers a natural
non-peroxide antibacterial activity, particular to certain strains of
manuka honey only. Manuka bushes (Leptospermum scoparium) grow
only in New Zealand. They were originally considered an invasive weed,
but are now praised, as they provide bees with the nectar that produces
one of the world’s most valued honeys.
The Results Of The Study
The first in-vitro tests were very promising. Both types of honey
showed antiviral activity against varicella zoster virus, which causes
chickenpox. More tests need to be done to determine the safety, but
clover and manuka honey could turn out to be an excellent remedy for
shingles.
You can use honey for treating shingles by placing
manuka or clover honey on the area of shingles affected skin while
making sure that it covers the entire area. You can also use gauze
soaked in honey for this purpose. Tie it around the area of shingles and
replace with fresh honey every few hours.
Dr. Shahzad explains that the future goal of their joint research is
to check the difference in antiviral activity of honey from different
geographical locations, and find out honey’s exact mechanism of action.
He emphasizes that honey should not take precedence over the more
effective antivirals, but should definitely be considered in developing
countries where access to medication might be scarce.
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