Few people know that cotton can not only dress a person, but also feed him. And certainly not everyone is aware of the fact that from one hectare of cotton you can get 300 kg of valuable, tasty and healthy honey. Cotton honey is a light, viscous product with a delicate taste and delicate aroma. After crystallization, it acquires a white color and soft structure, resembling the appearance of a cream of sour cream, which does not flow and does not melt at room temperature. The taste of honey - tart, sweet, with a light sound of peach notes.
The product is actively used in cosmetology, traditional and folk medicine, as it has a number of useful properties.
Chemical composition
Honey made from cotton saves a person from many ailments and ailments, due to the rich biochemical composition. The latter is represented in the product 40% fructose, 36% glucose, a large number of vitamin complexes, minerals and nutrients. Honey also contains unsaturated fats and oils.
Useful properties of cotton honey
Cold remedy
Thanks to its chemical composition, this type of honey is able not only to cure inflammatory diseases, but also to strengthen immunity."White" honey differs antiseptic properties and resolutely destroys all pathogenic viruses. He also acts as an excellent expectorant and a successful fighter against tonsillitis, tonsillitis and other diseases of the respiratory system.
In folk medicine on the basis of cotton honey, a special preparation is prepared: mix cotton honey and cowberry juice in equal proportions and take one tablespoon three times a day. Such a "powerful" combination allows for a couple of days to withdraw all phlegm and fight viruses. Only it should be noted that cowberry juice is a strong diuretic, so during treatment you need to consume as much liquid as possible.
Antibacterial effect of
In addition to the fact that cotton honey effectively combats respiratory diseases, it is capable of removing and inflammation of the skin. That's why it is based on the creation of many different creams and masks that treat acne, dry skin and cleanse the pores. The product of cotton is rich in unsaturated fats and useful acids, called to restore the work of the sebaceous glands, so that the skin retains moisture and long remains delicate and silky.
For treatment of damaged skin( airing, dryness, crusts), mix white honey and olive oil( cosmetology) in equal doses and apply the mask on face, morning and evening for 7 days. As a result of these operations, the face will be cleansed of dead cells, wrinkles will be smoothed out, and the skin will acquire a pleasant color and velvety.
Rejuvenating effect
Penetrating deeply into the pores of the skin, cotton honey stimulates the production of collagen, and also improves cell metabolism. After the regular use of a lotion or cream based on this unique product, light wrinkles are smoothed out, and the deep ones become smaller and less noticeable. Rejuvenating procedures can be performed with a mixture of pure honey without any additives. The mask is applied to the steamed, pre-cleaned skin of the face and left for 20 minutes, after which it is washed off with warm water. In this case, essential oils or other components should not be added to the mixture, since those polyunsaturated acids and fats that are contained in cotton honey will be sufficient for deep moistening of the skin.
Hair Health
Cotton honey, whose useful properties can be spoken endlessly, is also used to treat scalp and hair. Honey extracts created on its basis are aimed at restoring strand structure and regulating the secretion of sebaceous glands. Elite cosmetology salons use a whole range of products based on this product, and some even offer a special SPA procedure - honey-and-oil massage.
Strengthening of the cardiovascular system
Inclusion in the diet of such a valuable product as "white" honey allows not only to maintain heart health, but also improve the functioning of the nervous system. The product strengthens the body and helps it to withstand the treacherous cardiological diseases.
Dietary properties of
Cotton honey is an excellent product for dietary nutrition. Its use in no way will affect the figure of sweet tooth, because it effectively burns subcutaneous fat, speeding up metabolic processes at the cellular level. On the day it is recommended to consume 10-15 g of cotton honey. More details about what effect this product has on the body of losing weight, you can read in the article: Do they get fat from eating honey?
Is there any harm?
Warning! Despite the seeming harmlessness, uncontrolled consumption of this product can cause a number of unpleasant consequences.
Do not forget that honey is a strong allergen, so you should always consult your doctor before using it. Typical symptoms of an allergic reaction are rash, itching, swelling of the throat, cough, inflammation of the mucous membranes. If any of these symptoms occur, it is recommended that you immediately consult an allergist.
With the use of cotton honey in an amount greater than 10-15 g per day, there may be serious indigestion, nausea, vomiting. This is because the body is not able to cope with so much sugar. But with the dosed application of honey from cotton, you can not only improve your health, but also detain elusive youth.