Honey for immunity will be very beneficial, especially with the change of season and the viruses going around. As for the breastfeeding woman, she can absolutely take black seed alongside it, whether in capsule form or otherwise, as it will be very good for her and her milk supply.
However, the pregnant woman will not take the same honey for immunity: indeed, she should choose a honey without black seed. This will be beneficial since it will help avoid taking medication, especially anti-inflammatories, which can be harmful to the fetus.
What the science says: honey, boosting immunity, pregnancy
What published research says about the remedies mentioned above, for context — these studies concern material causes, while healing belongs to Allah.
Honey
"There is a healing in honey for the people": research confirms several of its uses. The Cochrane review concludes that honey relieves acute cough in children better than no treatment and at least as well as certain syrups (Cochrane, 2018) (Eur J Pediatr, 2023). On the skin, honey dressings speed up healing and reduce wound infections (Nutrients, 2024), including burns (N Z Med J, 2009). Precaution: never give honey before the age of one (risk of infant botulism); choose raw, unheated honey from a trustworthy source.
Boosting immunity
Echinacea reduces the risk and duration of the common cold according to meta-analyses (Lancet Infect Dis, 2007) (Clin Ther, 2006); vitamin D in people who are deficient (BMJ, 2017), zinc taken at the first symptoms, and cough-soothing plants (Forsch Komplementmed, 2015) round out the natural arsenal — alongside honey, black seed, and the hive products the professor holds dear. Precaution: echinacea is not recommended in cases of autoimmune disease or immunosuppressive treatment; a persistent high fever or breathing difficulty calls for a medical consultation.
Pregnancy
Ginger is the go-to natural remedy for nausea during pregnancy (J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med, 2022) (J Am Board Fam Med, 2014); dates eaten in late pregnancy help facilitate labor (Explore, 2021); iron and folic acid levels are monitored (Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand, 2023). Precaution: many plants are not recommended during pregnancy (essential oils, hormonal plants, laxative plants, fenugreek) — do not take any supplement without the advice of a midwife or doctor.
