Useful properties of honey

Everyone at least once heard about the advantages of using honey, about its importance in health promotion. The medicinal properties of honey were known back in the days when there were no fast-acting universal medicines that could help defeat the virus or strengthen the immune system. It was this well-known product that came to the aid of healers.

A few words about honey

Honey is the result of painstaking and long work of bees-workers and a generous gift from Mother Nature to the entire human race. The product plays an important role in supporting health. But how not to make the wrong choice when buying? There are a few simple tips to follow:

• it is better to make a purchase not in a store, but directly from farmers at specialized fairs or markets;
• each registered apiary has a state certificate, which should be requested from the seller;
• Despite the widespread belief that honey has no expiration date, you should still pay attention to the date of production - the fresher it is, the higher its usefulness.

But what properties does honey possess and why is it still valuable? This will be discussed further.

Honey will always come to the rescue in case of illness

Almost any honey is a healing product with the following characteristics:

• An excellent substitute for sugar. Many nutritionists recommend that their patients use an alternative to sugar to reduce weight and improve digestion.
• Perfectly soothes and improves the emotional state.
• Antibacterial and antiviral agent. In case of illness, bee nectar should be consumed along with warm milk, this will help in the fight against the disease.
• Anti-cellulite, tonic and nourishing effect. Thanks to this, it is widely used in cosmetology. It is used in face masks, body wraps, and massages.

If we talk about the chemical composition, experts note a high content of iron, copper, vitamins B2, C, B6, biotin, E, K, pantothenic and folic acid.

There is practically no contraindication, with the exception of individual intolerance and allergies. People suffering from diabetic diseases are advised to use with caution.

Product varieties

The honey market is full of variety. On the shelves you can find honey from:

• lespedets;
• saber;
• hogweed;
• sophora;
• eleutherococcus;
• padi (pistachio honey).

By providing the right combination of several important elements, you can get a medicinal effect, improve your health and protect yourself from certain diseases.

Plantain with honey

Plantain with honey

The well-known plantain plant has a number of properties necessary to maintain human health. Due to the high content of useful elements, plantain has antiseptic, antibacterial, tonic, wound-healing properties.

Such a combination as plantain with honey is widespread - the medicinal properties of this mixture have been known for a long time. The union of these two components is great for helping with difficulties with the digestive system, colds and coughs.It is necessary to distinguish between the methods of preparation of the medicinal product for each individual problem:

• Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Mix five tablespoons of chopped fresh plantain leaves with the same amount of honey and place in a glass container. It is recommended to take a teaspoon of the infusion 3 times a day, half an hour before meals for three weeks.
• Cough treatment. Plantain juice and honey nectar are great for removing phlegm. To obtain juice, you must thoroughly grind the leaves and pass them through cheesecloth. Pour the resulting liquid into a glass container and store in the refrigerator. Apply three times a day before meals in combination with honey (in proportions 1 teaspoon of juice: 1 teaspoon of honey).
• Cosmetic procedures. An infusion of plantain leaves and honey assists in skin care, perfectly moisturizes and nourishes it. To prepare the mask, you should take half a glass of plantain infusion and 2 tablespoons of honey, then apply the resulting mixture on your face and stand for 15 minutes.

Lespedetsy honey

Lespedezia is a shrub from the legume family used in homeopathy. Lespedetsa honey nectar is known for its miraculous properties: it perfectly cleanses the body of toxins, has a diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties. It is recommended to take a teaspoon of a similar product every day in the morning.

It also contains many healing trace elements that strengthen the immune system. These include manganese, zinc, selenium, and potassium. Pleasant taste and delicate aroma will give pleasure from the treatment process.

Saber honey

Saber honey

Sabelnik is widely used in medicine, its healing effect has long been known. It has a number of useful qualities:

• hemostatic effect;
• antiseptic effect;
• anti-inflammatory effect;
• removal of edema and pain.

The wide distribution of flowers of the cinquefoil makes it one of the favorite treats for bees. The beneficial properties were also transferred to saber honey, which has a lot of medicinal properties. It contributes to the overall strengthening of the body and enhances immunity.

Hogweed honey

The hogweed has a wide distribution area and a variety of species. Most people know the plant because of its danger. Some types of hogweed leave severe burns on contact with skin and sun exposure. However, a safe type of hogweed has been used in cooking in soups and starters, as it has a lot of vegetable protein and sugar.

Hogweed honey

Consuming hogweed honey, the properties of which are even described in fiction, can improve immunity and solve a number of health problems. It has a calming effect on the body, it is used for spasms and frigidity in women. Due to the rich composition of microelements, the bee product has a dark brown color and a slightly bitter taste.

Sophora honey

Sophora is a tree reaching 20 meters in height, growing in Japan or on the Crimean coast. Its value lies in the produced beekeeping product, which is known for its medicinal properties. The plant contains a large number of important elements: potassium, calcium, phosphorus, sodium and vitamin C.

Sophora honey has the following properties:

• has a sedative effect;
• energizes;
• has an anti-inflammatory effect;
• helps with digestive problems;
• has a decongestant effect;
• stabilizes blood pressure;
• strengthens the immune system;
• cleanses the body of toxins.

Of the negative qualities, a great energy value can be distinguished, and therefore it is recommended to avoid it for people suffering from excess weight and diabetes. Also, be careful with those who have increased allergic reactions to bee products.

Sophora honey

Eleutherococcal honey

Eleutherococcus has a number of beneficial qualities that have long been known to humans (especially to the inhabitants of Asia). Its value has long been known in medicine: decoctions, infusions, and honey are widely used. The plant can be found in the northern part of Russia, but its thickets are not so extensive as to obtain a pure product.

Nevertheless, even a small amount is enough to provide the bee product with the necessary usefulness. It can be used both internally and used for inhalation or cosmetic procedures.

Eleutherococcal honey has the following medicinal properties:

• has a sedative effect;
• is an antidepressant;
• acts as a natural antibiotic;
• known antioxidant;
• shows a tonic effect.

Pistachio honey

Pistachio honey is usually called honey of an unusual green color. Do not be surprised when you meet this type of delicacy, everything is natural. The fact is that if there are no flowering plants near the hive, the bees begin to collect various sweet secretions from the plants.

Pistachio honey

Pistachio bee nectar is healthier than usual. It contains much more iron, cobalt and magnesium. Such honey is not candied, but has a shorter shelf life. With the help of green honey, you can treat fungal, bacterial, immunodeficiency diseases.

Any honey is a product with a huge number of useful properties. Known since ancient times, bee nectar is still widely used today, helping modern people to maintain their health.