mellified man (Q1767984)

legendary medicinal substance, found in Chinese sources, stating that old Arabian men voluntarily start bathing in—and eating only—honey; after death, the body is put in a honey-filled coffin; after a century, the contents could heal broken limbs

human mummy confection
human mellification

Language	Label	Description	Also known as
English	mellified man	legendary medicinal substance, found in Chinese sources, stating that old Arabian men voluntarily start bathing in—and eating only—honey; after death, the body is put in a honey-filled coffin; after a century, the contents could heal broken limbs	human mummy confection human mellification