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Honey
: Currently there is insufficient human evidence to recommend honey for the treatment of rhinoconjunctivitis (inflammation of the nose and eyes in response to an allergen). One poor-quality trial reported no benefit of the use of honey for the treatment of rhinoconjunctivitis. Further research is necessary before a firm conclusion can be made.Avoid if allergic or hypersensitive to honey, pollen, celery, or bees. Honey is generally considered safe in the recommended doses. Avoid honey from the genus Rhododendron because it may cause a toxic reaction. Avoid in infants younger than 12 months of age. Use cautiously with antibiotics. Potentially harmful contaminants (like C. botulinum or grayanotoxins) can be found in some types of honey and should be used cautiously in pregnant or breastfeeding women.Natural Standard Monograph, Copyright © 2008 (www.naturalstandard.com).
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