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Table 2 Categories of non-food uses of stingless bee honey in the Kakamega forest of Kenya, and the associated details of these uses

From: Traditional ecological knowledge and non-food uses of stingless bee honey in Kenya’s last pocket of tropical rainforest

Non-food uses of honey

Details of the uses

Stomach disorders

Stomach pain, ulcers, gastritis

Cough/colds

Sore throat, throat infection, flu

Chest soother

Decongestant, soothe airways

Swearing enhancer

To commit oneself, to improve vow/oath

Skin healer

Wounds, scars, burns, cuts, and any kind of skin ailments

Others

Hair growth promoter, fertility enhancer, urinary problem healer, ingredient to prepare brew, to protect the house from bad spirits, appetizer