03/05/2020
Honey is the ultimate survival food when camping or living off-grid due to its myriad health benefits and medicinal properties.
Some of these reasons are,
1. Honey is calorie dense, hence pack a lot of energy per small servings.
2. Honey is antimicrobial and hence can be used in wound care as it is helpful in infection prevention. Moreover, honey keeps the wound moist, which facilitates healing.
3. Honey makes a sweet bait in numerous trap set styles when hunting, as honey can be an aromatic lure for omnivores with a sweet tooth.
4.Honey doesn't go bad, it is naturally anti-microbial, and acts as its own preservative and hence perfect for survival situations.
5. Honey can cure simple illnesses like cough and cold and is especially effective when mixed with other herbs or spices, such as tulsi, pepper, cinnamon etc.