530 USES OF HONEY. 



results of this treatment have suggested to Lehman the theory 

 that the insufficiency of hepathic sugar is the cause of Chlor- 

 osis, which thus explains the curing effect of honey. (Jaccoud, 

 as quoted by the Bevue Internationale d^ Apiculture.) 



Honey, mixed with flour, is used to cover boils, bruises, 

 bums, etc. ; it keeps them from contact with the air, and helps 

 the healing. Beverages, sweetened with honey, will cure sore 

 throat, coughs, and will stop the development of diphtheria, 

 especially if taken on an empty stomach, at bed time. A glass 

 of wine or cider, strongly sweetened with honey, is advised in 

 L'Apiculteur, as a cure for colds. (1886.) 



Suckling babies are cured of constipation, by a mixture of 

 bread and honey given them, tied in a "sugar teat." 



A constant use of honey, at meal time, cures some of the 

 worst cases of piles. 



"According to Mr. Woiblet, washing the hands with sweet- 

 ened water will kill warts. Having heard of the healing he 

 put honey plasters on the hands of a child who had a large 

 wart in the palm of the hand, and after a few days of treat- 

 ment the wart disappeared." — Bertrand, (Eevue Internationale 

 d-' Apiculture.) 



