Honey is a translucent, glossy, thick liquid with an aromatic smell and sweet taste. Honey is a high quality natural nutrient given by nature to human beings, its main components are fructose, easily absorbed glucose and sucrose. It also contains a small amount of organic acids, vitamins and trace elements such as magnesium, calcium, sodium and iron. The enzymes oxidase, convertase and amylase in honey have important biological activities that promote the absorption and utilization of other nutrients in honey by the body. Therefore, since ancient times, honey has been used by humans as a valuable health product with high nutritional value. Honey has been used medicinally for a long time The Divine Husbandman’s Classic of the Materia Medica states, “Honey is a good way to help the five viscera, to relieve pain and detoxify the body, to relieve all diseases, and to promote aging.” The “Compendium of Materia Medica” also says: “Honey has five medicinal functions: clearing heat, tonic, detoxifying and moistening. It is also used to stop pain. It is a very good source of information about the nature of honey, and it is a good source of information about the nature of honey, and it is a good source of information about the nature of honey, and it is a good source of information about the nature of honey, and it is a good source of information about the nature of honey, and it is a good source of information about the nature of honey, and it is a good source of information about the nature of honey. Therefore, honey is often used to treat diseases such as weakness of the spleen and stomach, indigestion, dry lung and dry cough, and dry intestinal constipation. Honey can be used to lower blood pressure. For heart patients, honey has the effect of dilating the coronary arteries and nourishing the heart muscle. Some studies have shown that honey contains large amounts of easily absorbed glucose and fructose, which can compensate for the energy consumption of the heart muscle, improve myocardial metabolism, and improve blood circulation in the coronary arteries. In addition, honey is also beneficial for people with hypertension, as it is rich in potassium. Potassium facilitates the excretion of sodium from the body to keep blood pressure stable. Therefore heart disease patients take 50-140 grams of honey every day, 1-2 months the condition can be improved; arteriosclerosis patients often eat honey, has the role of protecting blood vessels and lowering blood pressure; hypertension patients, every morning and evening drink a cup of honey water, can also be beneficial to health. Diabetics drink honey with caution! Each 100 grams of honey carbohydrate is about 35 grams of glucose and about 40 grams of fructose. Both glucose and fructose are monosaccharides, which can be absorbed directly into the bloodstream without digestion after entering the intestinal tract, causing blood sugar to rise. From this point of view, diabetic patients are not allowed to take honey. However, diabetics can take some when their blood sugar is well controlled, but they should reduce the intake of other starchy foods at the same time, i.e. deduct part of the main food of the day (equal amount of honey minus equal amount of grain), and monitor their blood sugar in time. In addition, when choosing honey, you should also pay attention to the maturity and quality of the honey to avoid any increase in blood sugar due to the intake of sucrose, etc. There are different types of honey: “mature honey” and “immature honey”. 1. Mature honey is the honey bee that has been brewed and dehydrated to reduce the water content to less than 20% and to fully transform the disaccharides into monosaccharides, with a total glucose and fructose content of 70% or more. 2. Immature honey: It is nectar that has not been fully brewed soon after harvesting and has a water content of 21% or more, so many of the nutrients in this immature honey are not comprehensive and sufficient. The honey is usually beneficial to the human body, but when the nectar plants are poisonous, the honey made by the bees can cause poisoning when eaten by humans. There are reports that a city supply and marketing agency, purchased a batch of honey from abroad, some consumers after eating nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, slow pulse, blood pressure and other symptoms, serious respiratory distress, cardiac arrhythmia and general fatigue and weakness. So the authorities conducted a sample test and found that the honey had a yellow appearance and a bitter taste. After sealing and contacting the incoming area for inspection, the honey source was confirmed to be a toxic plant. There are also unscrupulous people who use alum, sugar and tap water to make fake honey. The honey is not a product of the “three no’s”; for individual beekeepers, pay attention to the quarantine mark on the packaging; bulk honey should be identified by its properties, do not eat the darker, brown, bitter or astringent taste of honey. To ensure safety, the first time you consume some kind of honey, eat as little as possible, gradually increase the amount, more secure. 3 Best Times to Drink Honey Generally speaking, there are three times when drinking honey water is most effective. 1. Before meals The first is a glass of honey water before meals to regulate stomach acidity. Honey has a dual effect on gastric acid secretion, when too much or too little gastric acid secretion, honey can play a regulatory role to normalize gastric acid secretion activities. 2, 1 to 2 hours after a meal The second is a glass of honey water 1 to 2 hours after a meal can enhance intestinal motility. Honey can significantly shorten the time of defecation and eliminate the accumulation of food after a large meal. 3.Before bed The third is a glass of honey water before bed can calm the mind and help sleep, which can soothe the emotions and improve the quality of sleep. Also honey is acidic, avoid contact with metal objects when stored to avoid chemical reactions.