The rich composition of honey (more than 180 chemical compounds) makes it an irreplaceable product for human health.
The rich composition of honey (more than 180 chemical compounds) makes it an irreplaceable product for human health. Honey contains proteins, most essential amino acids, enzymes, macro and microelements, monosugar (glucose and fructose), vitamins (in limited quantities). Honey carries all the useful nutritional and medicinal properties of those plants from which it was collected by bees, and, depending on the variety, exhibits certain therapeutic properties.
Experts say that the most useful honey is polyfloral. This is a composite honey that bees collect from flowers of several plant species. It is subdivided according to the place of collection - forest, field, steppe, mountain (Carpathian, Altai), fruit. Such honey contains a different set of nutrients, depending on the type of herbs, place and time of collection. It has a pronounced therapeutic, antiseptic, dietary and multivitamin effect on the body.
Dark varieties of honey (forest, chicory, buckwheat) contain more trace elements and enzymes than light ones. Such honey is rich in protein, organic acids and iron, so it is included in the diet of people with low hemoglobin.
Light honey (flower, rapeseed, meadow honey) bears the least stress on the pancreas, it is easier and more easily absorbed by the body.
Acacia honey is considered to be the most easily digestible, which is successfully used for renal and "male" diseases.
Buckwheat honey helps in the cleaning of blood vessels and promotes enhanced tissue regeneration. Due to the high content of enzymes, amino acids, protein, calcium and iron, it is prescribed as an auxiliary food product during pregnancy and anemia. This sort of honey is especially indicated for people suffering from gastritis with high acidity.
Linden honey is traditionally used to treat ARVI, respiratory diseases, and influenza. It promotes increased sweating, has antimicrobial and soothing properties.
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Flower (sunflower, lavender, cornflower blue, alfalfa) honey promotes healing of the whole organism, improves immunity and is an excellent prevention of viral and colds. Such honey is often recommended during the rehabilitation period after surgery and for chronic diseases.
Mustard honey is used in the treatment of diseases of the nasopharynx and upper respiratory tract. Its diuretic properties are also noted, due to which it is used in diseases of the kidneys and urinary tract.
Meadow honey is famous for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It relieves symptoms of migraines, stomach cramps, normalizes heart rate, helps with overexcitation and insomnia. This sort of honey promotes a speedy recovery from pneumonia, bronchitis, tracheitis.
Raspberry honey has a subtle delicate smell and pleasant color. Like raspberry jam, it does a great job with colds.
The healing properties of honey have been experienced by many generations of people. However, there is a certain percentage of those who may be allergic to this product. It is undesirable to use honey in diabetes mellitus.