So I hear that natural un processed honey has great uses. Does anyone know of any of them?
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So I hear that natural un processed honey has great uses. Does anyone know of any of them?
Obviously in cooking/flavoring - probably only limited by imagination in that arena. Honey can also be used as an antiseptic on cuts and abrasions.
If you pour some on your car tires, you can do a really cool burnout. jk. I think while you're out gathering your honey, you would come across many uses of oher parts of a bee's life. the wax can be used as a finish on forged items, such as knives, and the stings (apparently) can be used to cure different diseases without the use of antibiotics. Personally, i'll take the pill, rather than be stung by a bunch of bees thanks.
Nope, nope, nope.....not gonna do it......not gonna say a word!:innocent:Quote:
So I hear that natural un processed honey has great uses. Does anyone know of any of them?
Well there is that, but we do have that PG-13 rule and all.Quote:
Originally Posted by 2dumb2kwit
I had some uncles that had bee yards when I was a kid and none of it was "processed" as I recall. They had a centrifuge that they would place the frames in and spin it out, then place it in 55 gal drums, then they sent it out to Sue bee honey IIRC. but all the honey we got from them was natural. I don't know what kind of processing the company did before they sold it.
I worked with them a time or two and only got stung ocassionally. we used a smoker before we did anything with the hives.
Funny, I just started rereading this section today.. according to Cody Lundin's When All Hell... (I'll paraphrase) Honey is one of The Big Four (Whole Wheat, Powdered Milk and Salt are rest.) Besides as a sweetner, he discusses medical uses for wounds (helps healing and lessens scars), also used for burns, ulcers, diarrhea, liver problems, coughs, colds and the flu. And finally, hair conditioner.
Dang it, Max!! You covered 'em all. Now I don't get to play.
HA PG-13 in my threads? Do we have ta?
Any way, wow Max, thanks a bunch. I really need to get that book.
Rick...With you wits I am sure you can find something else that it is good for...
Yeah, get the book, not only intelligent, but a real fun read. Between Amazon & eBay you get get a good used copy for 1/2 price.
Sounds good, I would like to read it. Sound as if it would be of some help.
Honey is probably one the most valuable sources you can find in the wild, I honestly believe. Not only does it absorb quickly into the bloodstream giving quick energy, it's a powerful antiseptic and increases the rate at which wounds and even scars heal (as mentioned above). You can actually minimize the rate of scarring and I've even read reduce the apperance of old scars. I was baffled the last time I went to the hospital and suggested using honey as an antiseptic, the uneducated nurse literally scoffed and told me "I don't know where you heard that from." I'm probably more qualified than that dumb broad was to do what she's doing. Medicine is a subject I'm very interested in, especially naturally derived. Also if you eat honey that has been made locally by bees in your area it will help to reduce the allergies that one may have by the local plants, in short it acts like a sort of anti-venom. Not to mention how delicious it is and it keeps for AGES. There are probably many other uses as well, I've heard of people letting it coat their throat to relieve strep throat, I wouldn't be surprised if the list goes on and on even beyond what has been listed in this thread. Honey is our friend and so are the bees that make it!
Statements likewill not bode well for your chance of survival in some situations.Quote:
I'm probably more qualified than that dumb broad was to do what she's doing
As a newbie, I'm starting with the basics.
Honey on hot bisquits! MMMMM MMMMM!:innocent:
2dumb, spread a thin layer of used motor oil on the bisquit before you spoon the honey on. The oil prevents the honey from sticking in your throat. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by 2dumb2kwit
I don't have a problem with honey sticking to my throat. If you have that problem, I can tell you how to avoid it. Take your bisquits and honey rectally. :smash:Quote:
Originally Posted by Ken
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New "home" computer. Just got baptized with coffee on screen and keyboard. Compliments of 2dumb. :sneaky2:
Who says you can't politely tell someone to stick it up their....well, you know. LOL:innocent:
Ken - isn't that what caused the last computer to fail - too much coffee on the keyboard?
Honey is a very old remedy often used in wounds, burns, and stomach ailments. Recently, a Canadian independent study claimed that certain types of honey out performed the strongest of antibiotics when used for treating sinusitis. I make a saline solution with a pinch of salt and baking soda and sweeten with honey to taste and use it as a nasal mister and it's worked well for myself and a few people I've shown it to.
I see that title and I just want to say, "Yes, dear." but I won't.
My favorite use of honey is to ferment it into mead! Maybe not survival oriented, but really tasty and relieves aches, pains, and stress. Do not over-use, it can cause some of the most THUNDEROUS hangovers.
I get this divine nectar regularly at medieval events, it once incapacitated half our group's leadership for a whole day. Me included. Oops!
It works great for baiting triggers on deadfalls. Most critters find it irresistable.
The vaddhas (indigenous tribe) of Sri Lanka used honey as a preservetive. They packed their dired and half dried meat in it using a wooden vessel or even hole in a tree and then sealed with mud.
Garlic placed in a jar of honey and left to stand for about a month and then taken (orally) is a local remedy for cutting down cholosterol.
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LOL sorry I haven't been on in a while to see that but it was funny. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by Jay
That I did not know. Do you know how much to take? And how much garlic in how much honey? How long do you take it? That is very interesting! David will have to try that.
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Originally Posted by rebel_chick
I don't know about that particular remedy, but you can add a couple of cloves of fresh garlic to your daily diet and it will help lower your count. It will also stabilize high or low blood sugar. It thins the blood, so if you have issues with that, I would be careful but that is a huge benefit for those susceptible to heart disease/attacks.
You can use honey for arthritic pain, dilute two cups in a gallon of water, add a cup of lemon juice, warm and apply to the afflicted join. The mixture won't go bad so you can store it for a while and use as needed.
It's also good for muscle cramps (charlie horses). You can drink a mixture of two tablespoons of honey, one of apple cider vinegar in a cup of water for breakfast and it will help to keep the muscles calmer.
Hmm. I uhh could go on for like another gazillion pages, so I'll just stop here before I get carried away. :blushing:
As well as your dates......just sayin'Quote:
Originally Posted by Jayden
If you take 2 tblsp. of honey before going out drinking, you won't have a hangover the next morning.
Now I gotta check that out! Thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by Lorna
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Hey, thanks a lot, I didn't think you were rambling! I would love to know more. This just keeps getting more and more interesting.
I don't know about that one. The hangover is caused by dehydration. I HAVE found that a sure fire cure for hang overs is to not go out drinking the night before.
Thanks. My grandmother is like a goddess with remedies, herbal and otherwise, I sorta picked up the knack from her. I've been collecting stuff like this for years and use them all the time.Quote:
Originally Posted by rebel_chick
I can't take credit for the honey stuff, however, I discovered a really awesome website a while ago called Sweet as Honey. A lot of it is using honey in conjunction with other things, but they are all pearls of wisdom, I think. And so many uses! I mean, kidney stones and liver problems and yep, hangovers are listed on the site. :clap:
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Originally Posted by Rick
That is the best solution I have found. However, I still forget and get carried away.
Now the worst part about that lesson learned is that I had the drinking/hangover problem and curbed it before I even turned 21!
Thanks, I will sure check that out. I appreciate all the info.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jayden Tor
Now, can you cure laziness? I hate the heat and I have not done a damn thing all summer!
Just think cool thoughts.
I try! It doesn't work. I had to bathe my akita yesterday and brush all the mats out from his under coat and it dang near killed me. I am in such a dust bowl and it is 10 degrees hotter than what I am used to and that make a heck of a difference. I didn't think it would when we moved here.
That's a dog, right?
LOL yes. he is not a typical akita, he has a long coat and his ears never did stand up all the way. I have seen someone with an avitar of a typical akita, they are beautiful dogs! Here is my guy. Before pics anyway. Didn't download the after pics.
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Haha, not that this has anything to do with honey but its my thread anyway. Can you hijack your own thread?
Nice pic. Is he greeting a friend?