Varieties of honey in nature - a great variety. But, perhaps, the most unusual is black honey. It is a product of resin black color, endowed with a whole arsenal of medicinal qualities.
Types of black honey
Dark fallow
Falling honey is born on light in deciduous and coniferous forests. Its sources are honeydew( sweet plant extracts) and excrement of insects. The product is of different color shades, but dark brown honey collected from the leaves of trees and plants is much more common. He is considered second-rate, but not inferior to his floral fellow in useful properties. And you can learn about them in detail if you read the article: Padovy honey is pleasant to taste, And as useful as a juicy watermelon!
Product from cumin
Mankind is also famous for such a variety as black honey from Egypt, made from cumin. Cumin has long established itself in medicine as an effective remedy against diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and fighter with parasites. Honey on the basis of this plant is valued all over the world, as it includes all its nutritional elements. Its antibacterial and immunostimulating properties are high. With the daily use of the product from cumin, the cardiovascular and respiratory systems are strengthened, blood circulation improves and hemoglobin level in the blood rises. It regulates blood pressure, suppresses cancer cells and prevents the formation of gastrointestinal ulcers.
Warning! To get excellent health, black honey should be consumed two teaspoons once a day. Course of application - 2 months.
Before use, dilute it in a cup of warm water or milk. This will help strengthen the immune system, especially in children. The reception of the product before breakfast will inspire you with amazing vigor and strength.
To take a product from cumin inside doctors recommend and with cold ailments complicated by inflammation of the respiratory system( rhinitis, asthma, bronchitis, tonsillitis).Honey will lower the temperature, cleanse the respiratory tract from mucus and bacteria, and withdraw all harmful substances together with sweat.
Residents of Arab countries appreciated the benefits of the black Egyptian product and created a healing remedy for dark honey, sesame oil and cumin seeds. It is used as an effective remedy for anemia, cardiac ailments, with weakening of immunity and memory.
Cosmetic effect of caraway extract
Egyptian honey black is capable of much. He heals a person not only from within, but also from the outside. If the product smeared on burns, wounds, cuts and aching joints, it will accelerate their healing and instantly relieve pain. Honey bandage, imposed on bruises and bruises, will contribute to their resorption. The product is also used in cosmetology. Masks on its basis smooth wrinkles, slow down wilting of the skin and improve the complexion.
Reed product
Another kind of black honey is reed, or as it is also called molasses. Reed honey( molasses) is obtained from cane juice, characterized by dark color, liquid consistency and pleasant, sweet taste.
Warning! Molasses differs from beekeeping products in that it is not made by bees, it is an extract of cane juice.
Egyptian molasses performs a number of important health functions:
- heals anemia;
- expels weakness from the body;
- increases lactation;
- relieves headaches;
- normalizes sleep;
- struggles with male impotence.
Why does honey get black?
Attention! The term "black honey" does not mean a particular variety, but a product with a dark color.
So, padom honey does not always turn black, its color depends on the sources of nectar. The shrub collected from coniferous trees usually has a light tint, whereas deciduous trees and plants give out honey-colored dew of dark color. The color of the pad is also affected by the time and region of collection.
Black honey from Egypt bees is collected from the flowers of wild cumin growing in the mountains. The plant has white petals, but a black nature, which can not but affect the color of nectar. The product is used more as a therapeutic and prophylactic agent, and not as a treat because of its not quite appetizing appearance and well-defined medicinal qualities.
Dark color honey should not be stored in a metal container and in direct sunlight. Otherwise, he will lose most of his healing properties.
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