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Useful properties and contraindications of mountain honey
Mountain honey contains a combination of trace elements and nutrients taken from the pollen and nectar of wild plants. Beekeepers appreciate this variety for its pleasant taste., and classify it as an elite variety.
Often such honey is called based on the area from which the nectar was collected (Caucasian, Crimean, Ural, Altai), or by the name of the main melliferous plant.
It is also called herbal honey, since bees work simultaneously with several honey plants. Indeed, in nature, a pure variety of some kind is rarely found. In mountain honey, there is no clearly expressed purity of melliferous plants. Their number is more than three or five in one honey.
And also mountain honey is unique in its effect on the human body... The honey plant is not only grasses, but also wild trees and shrubs.
One of the rarest mountain honey varieties is wild... It is collected by wild bees. The main gathering place is the Ural Mountains.
Taste and color
Mountain honey is very aromatic, has a pleasant, rich taste, a little sugary. This is especially true of wild honey.
Has a yellow color, shades - from straw to brown... After sugaring, it brightens a little, acquiring a fine-grained structure. The aftertaste is pleasant.
In a solid state, it is difficult to spread it on bread, but it can be cut well with a knife.
Mountain honey composition: vitamins and minerals
Mountain honey is rich in easily digestible carbohydrates, in particular fructose:
| Compound | % |
|---|---|
| Protein | 0,5 |
| Fats | 0 |
| Carbohydrates | 72 |
| Fructose | 39 |
| Glucose | 36 |
| Water, polysaccharides, sucrose, ash, organic acids, other substances | 25 |
There are no fatty acids. Basic trace elements and minerals: manganese, fluorine, chromium, calcium, iron, nickel, copper, zinc and others.
In its composition contains ascorbic acid (vitamin C), B vitamins, vitamin K and E, others. The composition of taiga honey includes apple, milk, lemon, wine and oxalic honey.
Nutritious honey. But in comparison with other varieties it loses. 100 g of the product contains about 290 calories. therefore people with a sedentary lifestyle and children are advised to eat it... For prevention, this bee product is enough 80 g per day.
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Beneficial features
The benefits of mountain honey are not limited to soothing, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. The composition of this variety successfully fights against harmful microbes, improve the body's immunity in any season. The high fructose content encourages people with diabetes to consume it in moderation after consulting a healthcare professional.
Honey has a tonic and restorative effect on the body, especially after mental and physical exertion. This product 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.
He improves appetite... To activate the digestive processes, this variety is consumed in the morning on an empty stomach with a glass of water.In folk medicine, it is widely used to treat wounds, for colds, for inhalation of the respiratory tract.
Contraindications and harm
Mountain honey is not recommended:
- Persons allergic to pollen or bee products;
- Children under three years old.
Small amounts are recommended. (up to 30-40 g per day):
- Pregnant;
- Insulin dependent;
- Teenagers.
The rest can enjoy the product with pleasure, eating up to 100 g per day. It is better to do this. on an empty stomach in the morning or before going to bed in the evening.
About honey plant
Herbs can be used as honey plants:
- Melisa;
- Thyme;
- Hawthorn;
- Phacelia;
- Radiola;
In addition, there are many wild trees and shrubs on the foothillswhich are excellent honey plants:
- Acacia;
- Blackthorn;
- Rose hip;
- Bird cherry.
Plants bloom at different times throughout the summer and early autumn. Medium bribe, but given that mountain honey is highly prized, the profitability of this variety is good.
Storage conditions
Mountain honey crystallizes quickly, therefore, having bought it in a liquid state, after a few months you can use a knife to cut it. With this consistency recommended storage temperature from 5 to 7 degrees with a plus. Temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius and below 30 degrees below zero have a detrimental effect on the beneficial properties of this product.
When the air humidity is above 60% open this variety absorbs moisture from the environment into itself, so there is a possibility of acidification, especially at elevated temperatures. Therefore, it is better to observe the specified regime.
What are the main diseases it treats?
Mountain honey is recommended to use with cystitis.
It helps the body fight disease by activating its capabilities, strengthening the immune system... This happens due to the release of a large amount of vitamins, minerals and other substances. The product is useful for gastritis, ulcers and other diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
When consumed in moderation normalizes metabolism in the body, therefore, it is useful for obesity or dystrophy.
Honey Helps Cure Certain Eye Diseases, for example, conjunctivitis. The bee product can help with skin diseases. With regular use, you can forget about tachycardia. Like all varieties, this honey used for colds, bronchitis, other respiratory diseases, headaches.
This bee product helps with anemia, atherosclerosis, increased thyroid function, insomnia. He removes toxins and toxins from the body.
The list of the above useful and healing properties of honey is not final. Mountain honey is one of the most demanded and expensive varieties... It is enjoyed and appreciated.
