Similarly, in the randomized controlled Birch Pollen Honey Study , subjects given birch pollen honey prior to birch pollen season had fewer and less significant allergies and used less antihistamines. You can learn more by watching this Good Morning America segment in which Dr Rosen, a colleague of Dr Berger, discussed local, seasonal honey as a natural allergy remedy.
Look for more allergy tips in our upcoming articles! Honey should NEVER be given to a child under 1 year old for concern of infantile botulism, a neuromuscular disorder caused by consuming the bacteria, clostridium botulinum.
The bacteria in contaminated honey can lead to severe weakness of the muscles, decreased movement, trouble swallowing, and respiratory depression.
For example, a person weighing lbs should work up to 2 tablespoons of honey daily. The dose can be divided throughout the day as desired. Continue to take the honey through the allergy season. Thus, if you consume small amounts of pollen over time, your body will stop recognizing local pollen as a threat. There is very little scientific evidence to suggest any sort of healing effect.
Of the studies that do exist, the sample sizes are too small to generalize to the U. The honey cure is supported primarily by anecdotal evidence. While anecdotes can be helpful, they are also subjective and frequently riddled with errors and disproportionality overrepresent positive outcomes.
However, it is also possible — and much more likely — that trees in their area stopped releasing pollen because of seasonal changes. Firstly, there is no way for the average consumer to verify how much pollen is present in their honey. The amount is likely so small that it would not have a therapeutic effect on the body.
Bees are attracted to nectar, and as they collect it to make their honey, pollen accidentally sticks to their legs. In other words, pollen is a trace contaminant in honey, not the main ingredient.
Also, even if there was enough pollen in raw local honey to trigger the immune system, it would probably be the wrong kind. Bees typically pollinate colorful flowers, yet most people are allergic to pollen released by grasses, trees and weeds. You may still be inclined to give local honey a shot, especially if your allergy symptoms are particularly irritating.
However, raw local honey is not filtered and processed the same way as the honey on grocery store shelves. This means it could be full of impurities, like:. This content does not have an English version. This content does not have an Arabic version. See more conditions. Request Appointment. Does honey offer sweet relief for allergies? Products and services. Can honey lessen seasonal allergy symptoms? Thank you for Subscribing Our Housecall e-newsletter will keep you up-to-date on the latest health information.
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