'And thy Lord taught the bee to build its cells in hills, on trees and in (men's) habitations..... there issues from within their bodies a drink of varying colours, wherein is healing for mankind. Verily in this is a Sign for those who give thought'.In addition, the Prophet (PBUH) said:
(Translation of Quran 16:68-69)
'Honey is a remedy for every illness and the Qur'an is a remedy for all illness of the mind, therefore I recommend to you both remedies, the Qur'an and honey.'The reader may be surprised to learn that the above quotation from the Qur'an is mentioned in a well known encyclopedia on honey.*
(Bukhari)
In recent years, scientific support is beginning to emerge confirming the beneficial effects of honey on certain medical and surgical conditions.
* Crane E. (1975) Honey: a comprehensive survey;London, Heineman