It said something about a “honey rinse”. If you have ever had sinus infections, you may have come across a small device for rinsing out the nasal cavities. It is a small container with a longish spout that you pour though your nose. It think that *might* be one of the way they are talking about.
Me, I had honey to my tea.
Yep. I know exactly what you are talking about. Adding honey to that when infection sets in or prior would be great for someone like me that often has issues during winter. I also read the device you are talking about may actually be a viable replacement for nasal allergies sprays if used daily . . . but I digress. A honey nose is a happy nose :-)
It's called a "nasal douche".
I have one that glows in the dark and has my state's motto imprinted on the side.
You could use a Neti pot to instill the honey into your nasal cavities. The honey absolutely must be raw and unfiltered honey. Do not use store bought honey unless the labels reads “raw and unfiltered”. Almost always, store bought honey has been pasteurized which means all the “good stuff” has been destroyed by heating.
To instill the honey into your nose, put it into a small jar and then place the jar into a pan of hot water. Heat the honey for three or four minutes but absolutely no more than 150 degrees.
Pour this honey into your neti pot. This will insure an easier flow into the nostrils.
The easiest method would be to lay on your back on a bed or couch with your head off the bed and a bit lower than your body. Have a second person pour the honey into each nostril. It can also be poured off a spoon if you don’t have a neti pot. Eye droppers don’t necessarily work very well.
Remain on your back for 15 minutes. The honey’s warm temperature will cause it to spread throughout the sinus cavities.
Once you stand upright, the honey will rapidly begin to drain from your nasal cavity and sinuses. This will take a few moments to completely clear.
Honey is hygroscopic meaning it absorbs fluids. It is also antiseptic. It is anti-bacterial as well. It has amazing healing properties.
Be prepared for the honey to sting just a small bit when it is inside your nose. Other than that, it should not cause a problem to instill it.
I’m not a doctor and I didn’t stay in a Holiday Inn last night, but I have lectured on the health benefits of honey and all other products of the hive since 1997. Bee venom, for example, has amazing healing properties.
My FR screen name means “honey man”.