Honey, Mel, Feng Mi 蜂蜜 Feng Mi (TCM)Asl (Unani)Sbrang rtsi  སྦྲང་རྩི  (Tibetan) Dioscorides Materia Medica, Mathias, 1563 Ortus Sanitatis, Meydenbach, 1491 Krauterbuch, Lonitzer, 1578 Entomological name: Apis spp. A. mellifera, Western Honey Bee, A. cerana, Eastern Honey Bee These are the two main species of domesticated Honey Bees. Other wild and Stingless Bee species have been used. Parts used: Honey, raw or clarified Temperature & Taste: Warm, Sweet.Avicenna said “Honey is hot and dry in the second degree”. He noted that some Honey was mildly Moist. Uses: 1. Nourishes and Moistens the Lungs (West, TCM, Ayurveda): -chronic, dry-type Coughs, Asthma, and Bronchitis.-dry mouth and sore throat.-has successfully been used as an inhalation in cases of atrophy of the Lungs (10% in hot water).-Vedic texts note Cachexia and Consumption is best treated with Milk and Honey. 2. Benefits Digestion, Strengthens the Spleen, Tonifies the Qi: -promotes strength and vigor, and improves intellect-Extended use was said to strengthen the Will, make the body light and free from hunger.-promotes good complexion.-regarded as an elixir of Youth in several cultures.-weakness and debility following chronic illness-Honey benefits the dryness and weakness of elderly, and supports the growth and development of the young.-constipation from dryness or…

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