Honey has been used both as food and medicine since thousands of years. As per traditional texts of several civilizations they are believed to be the food of Gods and are trusted to have healing powers. While thousands of varieties of honey can be found the world over, there are some which are acknowledged for their medicinal properties. From treating wounds to curing sore throat to healing stomach infections, honey has several uses. Here is a list of 5 most potent types. Mānuka honey (New Zealand) Place of origin & folklore: Mānuka honey is made by bees that forage on the mānuka tree (Leptospermum scoparium), native to New Zealand (and parts of Australia). Māori traditional medicine long prized mānuka and its nectar for wound care and sore throats; in recent decades mānuka’s reput
Five powerful healing honeys from across the world

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