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What are the health benefits of raw honey (with pollen and wax bits)? what about honey comb?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Many roles: Raw honey is good as a facial to rid oneself of redness of the face .As the old song says"a little bit of honey makes the medicine go down" and of course, honey helps to loosen up coughs.

Answered 2/4/2013

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