Medicinal Uses of Honey What researchers are learning about honey's possible health benefits. Honey has a long medicinal history. The ancient Egyptians not only made offerings of honey to their gods, they also used it as an embalming fluid and a dressing for wounds. On that last point, at least, they were on to something. Today, many people swarm to honey for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Holistic practitioners consider it one of nature's best all-around remedies. But outside of the laboratory, claims for honey's healthfulness are unproven -- except in the area of wound care and, to a lesser extent, cough suppression. Here's the truth behind the claims about honey's health benefits -- and an important warning. Never Give Honey to an Infant Honey is natural and considered harmless for adults. But pediatricians strongly caution against feeding honey to children under 1 year old. "Do not let babies eat honey,"...
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