Getting acquainted with Russian literature, you can repeatedly find references to the white acacia. Did poets and prose writers understand how many curative substances are covered in her nectar, or simply admired the beauty and aroma of flowers?
Bees have completely managed to appreciate the pollen of these fragrant flowers, which for a hundred years now create an amazing product from it. What are the useful properties of acacia honey?
The main curative useful properties of
In our territory you can find several varieties of acacia, but the most common are white and yellow.
It is not difficult to guess that the honey obtained from them will differ somewhat in appearance and in its properties.
So, honey from a white acacia is practically transparent, and the product created from the pollen of the flowers of the yellow acacia is distinguished by a light greenish shade, and after crystallization it turns into an interesting product of light amber color.
It is this beekeeping product that has the unique property of remaining in the liquid state for a long time( more than a year).
Properties that are useful for any person
Thanks to its unique composition, acacia honey helps:
- normalize sleep;
- improve memory;
- relieve nervous tension;
- strengthen the nervous system;
- increase the tone of the body;
- accelerate the metabolism;
- normalize the composition of the blood;
- improve the general condition of the body.
For this purpose, it should be taken daily for 1-2 months for approximately 50 g.
Useful properties of acacia honey will be useful in the treatment of diseases such as:
- bronchitis;
- conjunctivitis;
- angina;
- parodontosis;
- colds;
- cataract;
- rhinitis;
- gingivitis;
- tracheitis;
- laryngitis, etc.
Especially often it is possible to meet the doctors' recommendations to take this beekeeping product for eye diseases. Many people even advise to instill a solution prepared from 2 parts of water and only 1 part of honey into each eye at least three times a day. Thus, it is possible to significantly improve vision and accelerate recovery from conjunctivitis, as well as other eye diseases.
Warning! This recipe is suitable only for honey of white acacia, no other kind of this product can be used in this way.
Therapeutic properties of
The composition of honey from acacia includes a large number of enzymes, so its use has a positive effect on the quality of digestion and the state of the gastrointestinal tract as a whole.
In addition, it has an antimicrobial effect, therefore, it is recommended to take it for all diseases accompanied by damage to the gastric mucosa, that is, with:
- gastritis;
- duodenitis;
- peptic ulcer, etc.
Important: due to its mild action and low allergenicity, acacia honey is very often used for digestive disorders in children. But its daily dose in this case should not exceed 30-40 years.
Antiseptic properties of the acacia product will also come to the rescue in the treatment of any skin diseases.
It is widely used in the presence of:
- pustules;
- of the neurodermatitis;
- long non-healing wounds;
- ulcers;
- acne;
- copy, etc.
It:
- increases the level of hemoglobin;
- normalizes blood pressure;
- expands the coronary vessels;
- improves coronary blood flow.
Such improvements in blood circulation in the body lead to normalization of the liver and kidneys, which is enhanced by the diuretic and as mentioned above, the antimicrobial effect of this natural healer. Of course, this can not but affect the general condition of the body. In addition, it should be taken with cystitis and other similar diseases of the genitourinary sphere.
Warning! Acacia honey is allowed and even indicated for taking with diabetes, as its sweet taste is provided with the help of fructose, the process of processing of which occurs without the participation of insulin.
Benefits of acacia honey for the beauty of the body
Numerous studies have confirmed that the regular use of acacia honey has a beneficial effect on the skin condition. Many of his fans have noted, if not to neglect the daily intake of this remedy, the skin begins to gradually smooth out, become more silky and pleasant to the touch, that is, rejuvenate. But when deciding on such a procedure, it is worth bearing in mind that honey can slightly lighten the skin.
In order to achieve this effect, traditional medicine recommends not only the use of honey inside. It can also be included in the composition of your favorite masks or wraps. A good rejuvenating effect is applied to the face, neck and, of course, the decollete area of a mixture of honey and sour cream( or cream), taken in equal parts. Wash it off with green tea after 10 minutes.
Advice: in such a mask it is worth adding any oil if you have dry skin. But it is better to give preference to peach.
Also honey is very effective against cellulite - on its basis are made various massage mixtures. In addition, acacia honey helps restore hair shine and easy combing. So why not pamper your skin and hair with such a fragrant and useful mask?
But since until now the full composition of the acacia flower pollen has not yet been studied, however, like other parts of the tree, it is impossible to say that these are all useful properties of white acacia honey. It will not be surprising if in a few years scientists are proud to announce new discoveries and unpredictable ways of using this healing elixir.