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It is known to lower blood pressure, increases flow of blood to the heart, soothes and tranquilises agitated and tense nerves, adds weight to thin persons, eases cough expectoration, imparts strength to lungs, quenches thirst, removes dryness of mouth, sinusitis, breathing problems.

Honey and lemon juice should be mixed in lukewarm water to reduce weight, and taken in the morning on empty stomach.

The thin and weak persons should take one teaspoon of ghee, two teaspoons of honey mixed in warm milk in the morning or at bed time to gain weight and strength.

Alternatively take a tablespoon each of grape brandy, honey and a beaten egg's whole content * these should be mixed with hot milk, adding a teaspoon of clarified butter (ghee). The said recipe would rejuvenate the whole body, if taken only in' winter, and impart a new look to face. In case the recipe does not suit, it dust be discontinued forthwith.

For cough and colds equal quantity of fresh juices of basil and ginger be mixed with honey and licked.

Whenever you feel tired and exhausted, take 10-15 ml of honey in water.

Honey reduces uric acid, hence it is useful in gouty and rheumatic cases. It is equally useful for arthritis also.

Honey helps to subside pains and swelling due to burns, as it prevents formation of blisters. Mix 5-10 ml honey with equal quantity of yoghurt and milk to energise and tone up the body. If honey is taken with meals, it will do away with muscle cramps. Honey, used in any form, is an infallible food item.