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Useful properties and contraindications of taiga honey
Taiga honey is one of the most unique and demanded varieties of this bee product, since the taiga remains an ecologically clean area. It is far from harmful industries, exhaust gases and other by-products of human civilization. That's why plants give pure nectar to bees... The honey plant is not only grasses, but also wild trees and shrubs. Beekeepers classify taiga honey as high-grade honey for its color, taste, and unique composition.
The taste and color of taiga honey
Thanks to bees' bribe is taken from different honey plants, the taste and aroma of taiga honey is rich, pronounced.
It has a coffee, dark brown color, and does not lose it after crystallization. Candied honey acquires a coarse-grained structure.
The taste and color of taiga honey can differ significantly from each other. depending on the honey plants.
Ingredients: vitamins and minerals
The composition of taiga honey depends on the time of the year, honey plant, place of collection... For patients with diabetes, it is better to choose another type of honey, because in taiga, the amount of glucose exceeds fructose:
| Compound | % |
|---|---|
| Fructose | 36 |
| Glucose | 39 |
| Water, polysaccharides, sucrose, ash, organic acids, other substances | 25 |
Folic acid, vitamins of group B, C, E, K are contained in large quantities.
Mineral compounds and trace elements:
- Iron;
- Nickel;
- Calcium;
- Iodine;
- Cobalt;
- Potassium;
- Chlorine;
- Iodine and others.
The taiga honey contains malic and lactic acid... There is also lemon, wine and sorrel. The calorie content is high. 100 g of product contains 315 kcal.
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Beneficial features
Taiga honey has many beneficial properties. He strengthens the body's immune system, prevents the spread of viral infections and harmful bacteria, stimulates the work of the heart, liver and kidneys. This variety improves physical and mental performance.
Honey has a beneficial effect on the nervous system, i.e. gives a calming effect. Therefore, it is beneficial to take it in the evening just before bedtime. It improves appetite - to activate the digestive processes, this variety is consumed in the morning on an empty stomach with a glass of water.
In addition to traditional and alternative medicine taiga honey is used in cosmetology... Masks, creams, which contain this product, have a positive effect on the skin, cleanse the pores. In addition, honey strengthens the hair roots.
After crystallization, it cannot be heated or melted. All this negatively affects the beneficial properties.
Taiga honey also used in cooking for baking, drinks. It goes well with berries, nuts, fruits.
Contraindications and harm
Taiga honey is a fairly strong allergen. therefore per day, it is advisable to use this product twice a day: in the morning on an empty stomach and in the evening before bedtime, that is, in total - no more than 80 g.
As already noted, it is better for diabetic patients to stop using, and choose honey that has more fructose in its composition. In this case, a consultation with a doctor will not be superfluous.
Do not give it to children under three years of age.
About honey plant
Taiga honey is considered polyfloral. I.e it contains a product from many melliferous plants, more often - from herbs of medicinal plants:
- Angelica;
- Sage;
- Donnik;
- Heather;
- Fireweed;
- blooming Sally;
- meadowsweet;
- bear pipe;
- mint and others.
Places of growth of these honey plants - taiga regions of Eastern Siberia, the foothills of Altai, Transbaikalia.
Another benefit of taiga honey - this is a long period of collecting nectar, that is, it stretches over time. After one honey plant has faded, another begins to bloom. Thus, from the end of May to the end of summer, bees work in the taiga regions for three months.
Storage conditions
The beneficial properties of taiga honey are not lost after crystallization. To keep them longer the product is stored at a positive temperature from 5 to 18 degrees.
Do not put jars of honey in the refrigerator or in the light., since both the first and the second negatively affect the preservation of nutrients. Besides the temperature, important storage conditions - this is the relative humidity of the air, which should be around 60%, and glass, ceramic or earthenware.
What are the main diseases it treats?
Taiga honey combines well with other medicinal plants. Therefore, it is advisable to take it not only in its pure form.
- Honey with motherwort will help calm the nerves, restore the heart rate. It is used for tachycardia.
- Honey with plantain - antipyretic agent, removes toxins from the body.
- If you use it with mummy or nuts, then get a general strengthening effect.
- Multivitamin remedies are combination of rose hips and taiga honey.
- To restore hormonal balance they use this bee product with currants.
- Honey helps to cope with everyone colds, infectious diseases.
- It is also used in the form lotions and compresses for cuts, rheumatism.
Due to its excellent taste, beautiful color, the presence of a huge amount of nutrients, taiga honey has won the preference of many connoisseurs this wonderful bee product.
