Honey is a sweet liquid that bees make from the nectar of flowering plants. There are about
320 types of honey, each with a different color, aroma and taste. Honey contains mainly
sugar and also contains a mixture of amino acids, vitamins, minerals, iron, zinc and
antioxidants. In addition to its use as a natural sweetener, honey is also used as an anti-
inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial agent. People commonly use honey orally to
treat coughs and topically to treat burns and promote wound healing.