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THE BENEFITS OF ANIMALS MENTIONED IN THE QUR'AN 61

cataract patients, and 2002 out of his 2094 patients had full (95%)
recovery. Polish doctors also informed that honeybee resin cure
many diseases such as haemorrhoids, skin problems, gynaecolog-
ical diseases and several other disorders. 9
Another feature of honey is that, compared with the same
amount of sugar, it contains 40% less calories. Thus although it
is a great energy provider, it does not add weight.
This low-calorie and tasty juice is easily digestable. Since
honey's fructose molecules can convert into glucose, honey, de-
spite its high acid content, is digested easily even by those suf-
fering from stomach disorders.
Honey helps the kidneys and intestines to function better. Due
to its free sugar molecules, it has a similar effect upon the brain.
Meanwhile, it cleanses blood and the bloodstream and is instru-
mental in blood production. With the vast amount of energy it
releases, it has the capacity needed to produce the energy that
produces blood.
Honey protects the body against capillary problems and arte-
riosclerosis, and also kills bacteria. When accompanied with
mild water, it mixes into the bloodstream within only 7 minutes,
and thus is a good and fast curative for the body. When diluted
with water, it acquires an antiseptic quality. Apart from this,
honey contains such antibacterial chemicals as benzyl alcohol
and many others.
The contribution of honeybees to human health is not limited
to honey, for they also produce another product: royal jelly.
Royal jelly, a strong-smelling substance secreted by worker bees
to feed the queen bee, is another blessing for people, for it in-
cludes such minerals as phosphorus, calcium, iron, sodium,
potassium and magnesium, vitamins B2, B3, and B6, as well as
proteins and carbohydrates.