The health effects of honey have been recognized from the time immemorial. Nutritional and medicinal qualities of honey are many. Honey is non-toxic and has powerful anti-bacterial properties. Honey contains sugars (glucose and fructose); minerals like magnesium, potassium, calcium, chloride, sculpture , iron and phosphate; and vitamins of various kinds. The anti-oxidants contents of honey are able to fight against specific germs. These specific properties of honey are able to increase the body immune capacity   as well as prevent attack from infections.

Nutritional qualities of honey is worth mentioning. . Honey is a useful food supplement. Honey contains sugar and it supplies instant energy when consumed.

Medicinal benefits of honey are manifolds. Honey has been found to be very useful for treatment of wounds vis-à-vis healing wounds.  Honey is effective to cure allergies.

Honey has been very effective against sore throat and coughs especially for children. A kind of layer is formed on throat and respiratory membranes immediately after swallowing of honey.  This protects the membranes from attack of germs. Besides, this influences the actions of the sensitive nerves of throat which dilute the dry cough and uneasiness . However, some precautions are necessary to be taken in case of use of honey. This advice for use of honey is not recommended for children under one year old.

Anti-oxidants contents of honey reduce the damage to the colon in colitis.

Honey can be used for skin conditioning-it can reduce facial redness and acne. It can also be used for conditioning of hair.

Honey has many health and effective benefits. Health and honey are closely associated. Nevertheless, the original quality of honey may get deteriorated or even produce toxicity if it is not preserved and stored properly.