- Promotes wound healing. Buckwheat honey increases wound healing activity in common types of skin cells (fibroblasts and keratinocytes), through its impact on cell signalling pathways involved in the wound healing process.
- Has potent anti-bacterial properties. Buckwheat honey has been shown to inhibit the growth of various strains of bacteria, including antibiotic resistant bacteria (for example, strains of MRSA, C. difficile, VRE, E. coli and B. subtiles). Buckwheat honey was able to degrade bacterial DNA, partly due to the hydrogen peroxide contained in the honey.
- Increases antioxidant activity in the body. Buckwheat honey contains high levels of bioavailable phenolic antioxidants and increases serum antioxidant capacity. High antioxidant intake has been associated with preventing cancer, heart diseases, inflammatory disorders, aging and wound healing. In particular, buckwheat honey consumption is associated with reduced markers of heart disease (lipoprotein oxidation) and reduced DNA damage.
- Soothes cough. Buckwheat honey is at least as effective as typical cough medications to soothe cough. This is likely related to buckwheat honey’s specific high antioxidant content, antimicrobial activity and wound healing ability. The sweetness of honey itself may also produce some of this soothing effect.
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References
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