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Posted 3/3/2014 6:48 PM (GMT 0)
My Indian Ayurveda doctor has suggested to replace honey and regular cane sugar with Palm tree sugar. Has anyone used this?
Posted 3/3/2014 7:29 PM (GMT 0)
i've used coconut palm sugar. tastes like sugar haha
Posted 3/3/2014 8:02 PM (GMT 0)
Raw honey is used very liberally in ayervdic medicine, but it can't be heated beyond a certain point or mixed with certain foods. If you can get local honey that's pesticide free, then all the better because of the antigens it contains. Them New Zealander's use manuka for hayfever and other antibiotic resistant infections.

Honey has a powerful therapeutic action because of its incredible antibacterial and antifungal properties. Due to these properties it is widely used for skin problems, such as cold sores (mixed with turmeric) and non-healing ulcers. It is often used in cough and lung medicines because it breaks up mucus. It is also used widely in aphrodisiacs which can be explained by honey being sourced from flowers which are the plant’s reproductive organs. According to the principle ‘like increases like’ honey has the potential to nourish our reproductive organs by increasing what Ayurveda terms ‘ojas’. It is hence a valuable rejuvenator and used in many rasayana formulas, such as Chywanaprash. Eating locally produced honey can also protect you against seasonal allergies such as hayfever and asthma. Additionally according to Ayurveda it is the best ‘yogavahi’ substance. This Sanskrit word refers to honey’s ability to carry the properties of medicines added to it. This is due to the fact that honey originates from flowers having different tastes and properties and itself has many latent therapeutic powers. As such honey is often used as a carrier of other medicines or herbs.

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Posted 3/3/2014 8:59 PM (GMT 0)
Whats the idea behind this? What will this achieve (that has connection to UC)?

I am experimenting with Stevia. The Sweetleaf Stevia liquid just arrived. I do not plan to use this in any preparation that involves heating.
Posted 3/3/2014 9:07 PM (GMT 0)
SG, i LOVE manuka honey. i bought this one:

http://www.radiantlifecatalog.com/product/manuka-honey-healing/nutrient-dense-foods

i take 1 tbsp every day mixed in with my kefir. it is heaven. it is so dark and thick and tastes different than regular raw local honey.
Posted 3/3/2014 10:09 PM (GMT 0)
@deltaforce. My Indian ayurveda doctor recommended this as a sweetener in case I need to sweeten something for my daughter in worst case scenario. I was told that this safer than even honey. Any kind of sweetener is only if you really need.

@SG:I had asked him about manuka honey and he knows only about regular honey as Manuka honey is not popular in India. Honey is used normally in most Ayurveda non UC medicines. However, for UC he recommended palm tree sugar higher than honey.

Post Edited (kamakya) : 3/3/2014 3:28:24 PM (GMT-7)

Posted 3/3/2014 10:11 PM (GMT 0)

bananagirl said...
SG, i LOVE manuka honey. i bought this one:

http://www.radiantlifecatalog.com/product/manuka-honey-healing/nutrient-dense-foods

i take 1 tbsp every day mixed in with my kefir. it is heaven. it is so dark and thick and tastes different than regular raw local honey.

Manuka honey is better for the teeth than most commercial toothpastes out there. I want to start brushing with it, but darn it is costly!

Radiant Life usually has quality supplements, so I'll definitely look into getting that honey. Thanks for the link!
Posted 3/3/2014 11:46 PM (GMT 0)
sg, i didn't know about the toothpaste idea! that's neat. i know it's good for acne but there's no way i'm paying that much and spreading it all over my face haha i won a gift card for the radiant life site and got that honey, bariani olive oil (amazing), dried anchovies, pecan butter, coconut butter, and magnesium flakes. the mag flakes make great magnesium oil and it's so much cheaper that way.
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