Useful properties and contraindications of angelica honey

Many legends and beliefs are associated with angelica honey. The honey plant itself - medicinal angelica is credited with healing properties from diseases, especially viral and bacterial infections. In the Middle Ages, thanks to him, they tried to fight the plague and other infection. They ate the roots of angelica, and sprayed the premises and even the streets with broth.

Despite this, angelica honey has not become widespread, although it is highly valued in color, aroma, taste and useful properties. It is considered high-grade and even elite honey.

Angelica honey taste and color

Angelica honey it is brown-red in color, sometimes with a greenish tint... In consistency, it is very viscous, stringy. The taste is rich, sharp, with a caramel "hint", sometimes with a slight bitterness, from which see below.

The crystallization process is slow. Due to this, it remains in a liquid state for a long time. The aroma is pleasant... After its use, a specific aftertaste remains in the mouth, which envelops the oral cavity for a long time.

If you have a metal spoon with you, verify the authenticity of the product in the following way: the product is poured into a teaspoon. A lighted lighter is brought to the bottom of the spoon. If the edges of the liquid burn after heating, then the spoon is fake.

Ingredients: vitamins and minerals

This variety contains more fructose than sucrose. Thanks to this, angelica honey recommend after consultation with a doctor to use for patients with diabetes mellitus in a small amount, with contraindications can be found below. Its composition is as follows:

Angelica honey is rich in minerals and trace elements:

• Manganese;
• Nickel;
• Chromium;
• Copper;
• Fluorine;
• Zinc;
• Sodium;
• Phosphorus;
• Calcium;
• Iodine;
• Iron.

Availability of essential amino acids and biogenic stimulants makes this type of honey especially useful. It contains ascorbic acid (vitamin C), B vitamins, vitamin K and E, and others.

Honey is very nutritious. 100 g of product contains about 329 kcal.

Beneficial features

Angelica honey strengthens the immune system, therefore useful for a weakened body in the autumn-winter and winter-spring periods, after operations, and illness, as well as after exhausting physical and mental stress.

This variety has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antiviral action... It heals wounds, has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the cardiovascular system, kidneys and liver.

Thanks to honey the menstrual cycle is normalized... It is useful to use it as a prophylaxis against thrush. This bee product enhances lactation processes in women, however, due to the fact that honey is an allergen for children, it is better to refrain from eating it for nursing mothers.

Angelica honey calms the body, so it is good to take it before bed. Like all types of honey, it useful for colds... Due to the rapid restoration of vitality (fructose directly enters the bloodstream and does not require preliminary or additional processing), this bee product contributes to an increase in efficiency.

Used in medicine, cosmetology, confectionery industry. It goes well with lemon juice, fruit drink, and other drinks. With its help, fruits are baked, various types of pastries are produced.

Contraindications and harm

Due to the high calorie content of the product you need to use it in limited quantities, otherwise an allergic reaction of the body is not excluded. For the same reason, it must be carefully eaten by patients with diabetes mellitus and young children.

About honey plant angelica

The honey plant of this type of honey is medicinal angelica or angelica... Therefore, honey is sometimes called angelica honey. This biennial herb mainly grows in the northern territories of Europe and Russia.

Small flowers are collected in inflorescences in the form of an umbrella up to 15 cm in diameter. The plant blooms from June to August in the second year of life.

Thanks to high content of essential oil and flavors, it attracts bees to collect pollen and nectar. The abundance of flowering for a long period (almost 2 months) gives these workers the opportunity to work in order to stock up on a healthy and environmentally friendly delicacy.

Storage conditions

Angelica honey, like other varieties, preferably stored at a temperature not higher than 18, and not lower than 4 degrees Celsius. Suitable for this premises - storage room, basement, balcony.

The room or part of it (the place where honey is stored) should be dark without exposure to sunlight.

Cookware suitable for long-term storage - glass, clay, ceramic. Metal and plastic are not suitable.

Since angelica honey does not crystallize for a long time, first it stored at temperature +13 - +18 degrees. Then it is reduced to + 4.

What are the main diseases it treats?

Angelica honey helps to cope with many diseases, including:

• hypertension;
• muscular dystrophy;
• cystitis;
• thrush;
• constipation;
• colitis;
• gastritis;
• ARI;
• bronchitis;
• angina;
• periodontal disease;
• conjunctivitis;
• skin diseases;
• postpartum complications;

This is not a complete list of diseases that honey can fight in the complex, primarily by activating the potential of the organism itself, increasing its immunity. For serious illnesses, see a doctor for a preliminary consultation.

Natural angelica honey - a storehouse of nutrients, trace elements, minerals. Thanks to this, as well as the excellent taste and attractive color, they are gladly acquired for enjoyment and health.