Child Health and Diseases Specialist Dr. Elif Pınar Çakır said, “Especially in cases where the use of antibiotics is unnecessary, parents are looking for natural ways to deal with cough. At this point, as a method recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), it recommends the use of raw honey for cough treatment in children over one year old. In addition to raw honey standing out as a safe and low-cost treatment method against cough, there is also data based on scientific studies that it improves cough symptoms and contributes positively to sleep quality. “It has been stated that raw honey, especially consumed before sleep, can provide a better sleep quality in children and parents,” he said.
WHAT IS RAW HONEY?
Providing information about raw honey, Bee Products Specialist, Food Engineer Dr. Aslı Elif Tanuğur Samancı stated that Turkey has a very valuable vegetation diversity in terms of beekeeping activities and that it ranks third in honey production in the world with 8.2 million beehives. Stating that pine honey is exported to the world thanks to Muğla, Samancı said, “One of the most important factors that determine the quality of raw honey, which is very important for human life and nutrition and is also one of the most counterfeited foods, is whether the honey is pure honey or not. Turkish Food Codex Honey Communique” Honey that has not been heat treated at higher temperatures than 45 degrees and has not been filtered through a filter of more than 0.3 mm is called raw honey. Raw honey that has not been heat treated at high temperatures and filtered to retain its pollen is rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and has nutritional value. “It is a natural food,” he said.
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