There is very limited evidence this is at all effective in lessening or eliminating allergy symptoms. At best, some studies have shown minor symptom relief, in proportions similar to the placebo effect.
So long as you don’t feed it to babies (risk of botulism) and you aren’t allergic to honey itself, it probably won’t hurt you, but it’s not a substitute for other allergy treatments.
I had no idea
I didn’t say it was. But it can’t harm you and hopefully helps to build up your immunity.
And I’m saying that those claims, about immunity or symptom relief, are not well supported. For a start, the pollen in honey is largely from flowers, which is different from the airborne pollen from trees and grasses that cause most seasonal allergies.
I mean, as you say, it certainly can’t hurt. But pseudoscience is the thin edge of conspiracy theory, vaccine skepticism, and a bunch of other deeply damaging concepts that have taken way too firm a foothold these days. This is a pretty benign example, but it’s still important to point out that it’s no better than folk wisdom.
Sorry if that came off as harsh. I didn’t mean it to be. I’ve just seen a few too many folks start down some harmless little “wellness” rabbit hole and come out full raving Q-anon. This stuff is dangerous and it frightens me.
I had fried eggplant with honey and white cheese on it 15 years ago in Barcelona and I still dream about it.
Although flower pollen can be tough for those of us with hay fever. My allergies are worst with trees in the spring and hay fever in the late summer/early fall months, although I have reactions to everything from trees, grasses, weeds, and molds. Yay, me!
Agreed. Some people have made suggestions to me about what “natural” products to have for pain/inflammation - and yet I can’t have them because of other prescribed meds I’m on for my heart. For now, I’ll go with trusted science with my meds vs. “possibles” on eating this or that to maybe lower pain/inflammation.
But - I do love my honey. Which is why I was such a fan of Winnie-the-Pooh growing up!
Well, it’s just like your typical fertilizer, except it comes out the other end.
I think honey might attract ants.
Traditional Ethiopian Honey Wine “T’ej”
You need Hop Leaves and Sticks but they are easily available online or if there is a Ethiopian Community near you.
One of many Recipes can be found here
