Ma' al-'Asal (Honey water)

A simple energetic drink made by boiling purified honey with water, optionally flavoured with spices.

Ingredients

'Asal Musaffa (purified / de-frothed honey) 500 g; Aab (water) 1 L

Method of Preparation

Mix honey in water and boil on low flame, removing any froth. Continue boiling until 1/3 of the volume has evaporated. Cool, store in a bottle/jar and use. Nutmeg, mace or saffron may be added to enhance benefits. Serving: 20-40 mL.

Health Benefits

A highly energetic drink, easily prepared at home. Rich in minerals and good for skin; a stomachic that improves digestion, especially in children and the elderly. Detoxifies the body via its antioxidant property, boosts immunity, and prevents cold and cough. Helps in depletion of fat and cholesterol, preventing weight gain. Recommended as main diet in early stages of Falij (paralysis) and Laqwa (Bell's palsy). Note: Diabetic patients should avoid it.