Viscous molasses
Molasses is the dark, sweet, syrupy by-product made during the extraction of sugars from sugarcane and sugar beets.
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It can vary in colour, sweetness and nutritional content depending on the variety or how much sugar has been extracted.
Heals wounds
Molasses has been used for its wound healing effects in the treatment of wounds and skin burns.
It also promotes the healthy growth of tissues.
Due to the wide range of essential minerals, molasses serves very well as a potent healer.
Good for women during menstruation
Molasses is a good source of iron and is very effective for menstruating women who are at major risk of iron deficiency due to blood loss.
With no fat and very few calories, molasses is a better alternative for contributing iron content in the body as compared to other fatty sources like red meat.
Healthy Bones
Molasses is a good source of calcium, which plays an important role in maintaining bone health, the functioning of enzyme system, the removal of toxins from the colon and cell membrane function.
For curing rheumatism
Molasses has been effectively utilised in the preparation of medication for treating rheumatism and neuralgia.
The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of molasses make it a reliable ingredient for curing such disorders.
Acne control
The health benefits of molasses also include relief from acne.
Molasses contains lactic acid, which helps in relieving the symptoms of acne.
