OLD TIME MEDICINE HONEY AND SALT AND WHAT IT CAN DO FOR YOU

The combination of honey and salt has been used throughout history as a natural remedy, primarily in traditional medicine. You may be wondering, why are you getting an email like this from a developer? Well recently, I went to a clients home because I do in home and office house calls. She had called me a couple days later and said she had Mrsa also known as a staff infection and it is very contagious. It is a bacteria.

I had a paper cut on my finger. I did not want to take any chances, because I also used her computer to fix a few things for her. Well, I started antibiotics but for further protection, I used honey and salt on my cut.

Here's how it was often applied and its purposes:

1. Wound Healing

• Antiseptic Properties: Honey, particularly raw honey, has natural antibacterial properties due to its low moisture content, acidity, and the presence of hydrogen peroxide. Salt, on the other hand, creates an environment that is inhospitable to many bacteria.
• Treatment: A mixture of honey and salt was applied to wounds, cuts, or ulcers to clean and protect them from infection. Honey would promote tissue regeneration, while salt would help draw out fluids and reduce swelling.

2. Sore Throat Relief

• Soothing and Antimicrobial: Honey is well-known for its soothing effects on the throat and its ability to kill bacteria. Salt was often added to create a gargle solution for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects.
• Treatment: People would gargle a solution of warm water, honey, and salt to relieve throat pain and reduce swelling or irritation.

3. Digestive Aid

• Balancing Digestion: Honey was considered a gentle laxative, and salt was thought to stimulate digestion and balance electrolytes.
• Treatment: Consuming small amounts of honey mixed with a pinch of salt was believed to help with stomach upsets, constipation, and dehydration.

4. Skin Treatments

• Exfoliation and Hydration: Honey hydrates the skin and has antioxidant properties, while salt serves as an exfoliant.
• Treatment: The combination was used as a natural scrub or mask to cleanse, exfoliate, and rejuvenate the skin.

5. Oral Health

• Antibacterial and Healing Properties: Honey’s antibacterial nature and salt’s ability to reduce inflammation made them useful for oral health.
• Treatment: A paste of honey and salt was sometimes used to soothe gum infections or treat mouth ulcers.

6. Spiritual and Ritualistic Uses

• In some cultures, honey and salt were symbolic of purity and preservation. They were used in rituals for healing or blessings.

The honey and salt treatment has stood the test of time due to the complementary properties of both substances, blending honey's healing and moisturizing qualities with salt's cleansing and preserving abilities. Modern research supports many of these traditional uses, especially the antimicrobial and wound-healing properties of honey.