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Honey Used for the treatment of indigestion, coughs and colds, insomnia, headaches, general weakness and skin wounds. Applications Honey as a dressing for wounds. Applied externally, honey is useful for healing minor cuts and abrasions by drawing excess water from the tissues and reducing swelling. In addition, honey contains a germ-killing substance called inhibit, which helps prevent infections. Spread the honey directly on the wound and cover with a sterile bandage. Help for hay fever. Honey contains grains of pollen that, over time, may have a desensitizing effect, making it useful for the relief of allergies. Hay fever sufferers are advised to eat honey that has been harvested locally. For the relief of asthma, bronchitis and other respiratory ailments. Honey is an outstanding household remedy that can be used in combination with various medicinal herbs. For relief of coughs and wheezing associated with bronchitis, whooping cough or other minor respiratory ailments, mix 1 tsp. of finely chopped fresh thyme in a little honey. Take the mixture orally as needed to soothe inflamed lungs and airways.
	Mixed with lemon juice, honey is an excellent remedy for simple coughs.
	Honey is a natural laxative, and one of the fastest-working stimulants known.
In George Washington's days, personal hygiene left much room for improvement. As a result, many women and men had developed acne scars by adulthood. The women would spread bee's wax over their facial skin to smooth out their complections. When they were speaking to each ohter, if a women began to stare at another woman's face, she was told "mind your own bee's wax". Should a woman smile, the wax would crack, hence the term "crack a smile". Also, when they sat too close to the fire, the wax would melt and therefore the expression "losing face".