What Are the Benefits of Raw Honey, Apple Cider Vinegar & Ginger?

Raw Honey

Raw honey may speed up the healing of surgical wounds. According to a study published in the “Journal of Medicinal Food” in 2004, researchers found that natural honey is more effective in killing pathogens (disease-causing organisms) in wounds than heated honey. Application of raw honey on infected wounds of rats reduced pus discharge, swelling, redness and time needed for eradication of pathogens. Raw honey may also help you to calm your nerves, stabilize blood pressure, balance sugar levels and treat ulcers.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is a good source of iron. Iron aids in oxygen transportation around the body since it is used for production of hemoglobin -- a red substance that carries oxygen in blood. By consuming apple cider vinegar, you may also reduce your chances of suffering from anemia, a disease caused by deficiency of iron in the body. The mineral also assists in regulation of body temperature.

Ginger

Ginger may relieve you from bodily pains caused by osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It contains anti-inflammatory compounds known as gingerols which help in the process of pain reduction and molecules that improve joint circulation. Ginger assists in the breakdown of toxins in some body organs such as lungs and sinuses and as a result improve your body’s immunity. It also aids in cleansing of the lymphatic system, a body system that carries lymph -- a watery fluid that contains salts, glucose, urea, protein molecules and other substance -- all over the body.

Precaution

According to Mayo Clinic, raw honey may stimulate allergic reactions in your body as it contains pollens and materials from the bodies of bees which may trigger the reactions. Katherine Zeratsky, a nutritionist with Mayo Clinic, warns that apple cider vinegar may cause throat irritations if consumed in large amounts because of its acidic nature. As for ginger, you should be cautious when using it along with medication. According to Medlineplus, some medicines may react with ginger and increase the possibilities of bleeding or give rise to other complications.