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Question: How exactly do you cure infection of yeast or thrush with honey? Do you mean it heals it from just eating it, or actually applying it on the area? Reply: It is an external application treatment, i.e applying onto the affected area. Many websites advise the following: "Sit on the toilet and apply honey liberally over the affected area. Let it stay for five to ten minutes and then bathe to clean up. Do this twice a day, morning and just before going to bed at night."
Question: I have a friend that has psoriasis bad on elbows. We live in key west surrounded by salt water. I told him he should go to the beach and soak in salt water. How can honey help here? Reply: You might want to read about Propolis mixed with honey as a topical application for relieving psoriasis.
Question:I heard that honey could be used as a remedy to minor cuts and scrapes, and it works better than something like neosporin. Is it true? Reply: Indeed honey has been hailed by some as an effective antiseptic for cuts and scrapes. Clean the wound and apply raw honey directly. Ref:
Question: My daughter has very bad eczema. I was told that honey and cinnamon would help. How does it work? Reply: Honey and cinnamon have been used as folk remedy for eczema due to their anti-bacterial properties. You can give it a try. Honey generally is good for keeping skin hydrated, but there are honeys with stronger anti-microbial effects that are popularly used for skin problems, for instance, Manuka UMF honey with its antibacterial potency is used on its own to heal eczema and other skin infections. And, naturally, Manuka honey and cinnamon are also being used together for healing the skin.
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