Honey 蜂蜜
Fēng Mì · Mel
Wound & Skin Repair 生肌疗伤- Nature
- Neutral 平
- Flavour
- Sweet 甘
- Channels
- Lung, Spleen, Large Intestine 肺·脾·大肠
- Part used
- Nectar processed by honeybees
- Species
- Apis cerana / Apis mellifera
- Origin
- Worldwide; China is a top producer
Traditional actions
Tonifies the middle, moistens the Lung to ease cough, moistens the intestines, and (topically) resolves toxicity and promotes healing.
Traditionally used for
Dry cough, dry constipation, weak digestion; topically minor wounds and burns.
How it is prepared
- Stirred into warm (not boiling) water/tea
- A spoonful for night cough
- Medical-grade honey dressing on wounds (apply)