Introduction
In this article, we will examine honey in history. Honey is an Arabic word that is called angbin in Persian and it is a sweet substance that is collected by honey bees from the nectar of plant flowers and stored after the necessary changes in the wax cells of the combs of the hive. In this article, we will examine honey in history.
Definition of honey
In a more comprehensive definition of honey, presented in 1906 in America, honey is defined as the secretion of sugary substances from trees and the nectar of flowers, which is collected and transformed by honey beekeepers and stored within the cells of the frame.
Honey is a useful food product and a valuable elixir that has been known for centuries as the most excellent and nutritious food, and has also been used as a medicine and treatment for most diseases among all nations due to its healing properties.
From another perspective, honey is one of the precious and valuable gifts of nature, which the Holy Quran mentions as "a healing for people." The Prophet of Islam and the infallible Imams also used it during their lifetimes and have mentioned its healing properties in treating various diseases.
Honey in history
There is no doubt that the importance of honey in ancient medicine was far greater than it is today. Abu Ali Sina, the philosopher and greatest Iranian medical figure, prescribed many prescriptions based on honey and wax in his book "Canon" a thousand years ago, and Hippocrates the Wise, the father of medicine and founder of Greek medicine, made the following statement about the importance of honey about 2,500 years ago: "Every medicine is made from food, and every food is a substitute for medicine. Honey meets both of these conditions." He used honey in large quantities and prescribed honey in the treatment of most diseases, including wounds.
Archaeologists believe that primitive tribes were familiar with collecting honey. Some used smoke devices to harvest honey, and others risked their lives to obtain honey from nests located in sharp, high rocky cliffs and deep valleys.
In some tribes, people regularly examined the hollow trunks of trees and marked them for honey harvesting. Honey also played an important role in the spiritual, social, and economic life of the ancient Egyptians. Carvings from temples and tombs suggest that honey was of great national importance at that time.
The medicinal importance of honey is mentioned in papyri, and most medicines contain some milk and honey. The Jewish religious book refers to the Promised Land as flowing with rivers of milk and honey. The Christian Bible mentions honey as a symbol of abundance and blessing.
The Greeks believed that the gods became immortal and eternal because they ate heavenly food. They believed that honey was an important ingredient in this heavenly food.
summary
In this article, we explore the history of honey. Natural honey is not just a delicious sweetener, but a complete source of nutrition and natural medicine with countless health benefits. From boosting immunity and improving digestion to skin care and increasing energy, honey is an amazing gift from nature. By including honey in your daily diet, you can benefit from this unique blessing.
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