The beneficial properties of bee honey have long been known to mankind and are confirmed by modern science. Below are its basic characteristics and rules of use.

Properties of honey for the human body

Natural honey can be produced by bees from flower nectar, honey dew and paddy.

It contains:

• up to 80% fructose, glucose and sucrose;
• about 20% of water;
• potassium, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium;
• a small amount of vitamins of groups B, E, K and C, carotene and folic acid.

Did you know? A bee needs to fly about 46,000 km (equivalent to the length of the equator) to get 100 g of honey.

In addition to the natural product, there is a product for the production of which sucrose inversion with the addition of acid is used. The following properties apply exclusively to bees collected.

Benefit

Since ancient Egypt, honey has been used as a tonic and therapeutic agent.

Medical studies have confirmed its antimicrobial properties, as well as its effectiveness for the treatment of:

• wounds and burns;
• coughing
• mucositis.

After consulting with your doctor, honey may also be present in the diet of people with diabetes.

• In traditional medicine, the beekeeping product has the following useful properties:
• immuno-strengthening and antiviral;
• regenerative and anti-inflammatory;
• sedative;
• diuretic;
• improvement of visual acuity, protection against ultraviolet radiation and reduction of increased eye pressure.

The use of nectar processed by bees also positively affects the appearance of a person, improving the condition of his skin, nails and hair.

Possible harm

The product may cause an allergic reaction, especially if additional impurities are present in the composition.

Important! Honey can ferment when stored in a damp room, because it actively absorbs moisture from the air. Such a product loses its beneficial properties and is not suitable for food.

• Do not eat it in such cases:
• with hypervitaminosis;
• during exacerbation of pancreatitis, with diseases and ulcers of the gastrointestinal tract, urolithic problems;
• with some mental illnesses.

The use of beekeeping products is not allowed for children up to a year, since cases of botulism have been reported.

Basic rules for the use of honey

In order for the body to benefit, several rules should be followed.

First of all, you must carefully select a quality product, focusing on the following indicators:

• natural substance, unlike artificial, has a pronounced taste and smell;
• a fake product easily drips from a spoon, while a real one drains with a thread and forms a mound on the surface for the first time;
• the natural product has a uniform color, and turbidity and sediment are characteristic of falsifications.

The main feature of honey, affecting its use, should be considered sensitivity to high temperatures. When heated above + 40 ° C, the product loses its useful properties, and some researchers talk about the occurrence of harmful substances. Accordingly, if nectar needs to be added to tea or milk, they should first be cooled to an acceptable temperature.

How much, how often and at what time of the day is better to eat?

The maximum daily dose is 100 g of pure product (for an adult).

Recommended values ​​depending on age and condition are as follows:

• children from 1 to 3 years old - half a teaspoon;
• children under 12 years old - 1-2 teaspoons;
• healthy adults - 1-2 tablespoons;
• women during pregnancy - 1 tablespoon;
• diabetics - on the recommendation of a doctor, on average 1 teaspoon;

Important! Natural honey cannot be stored for a long time without thickening. Liquid and fluid product in the winter — reason for doubt in quality!

If the intake occurs once a day, it is recommended to use it in the morning on an empty stomach. Before going to bed or late at night, you can drink milk with honey, since such a combination has a mild sedative effect. In the case of repeated use, the beneficial effect will come from the use of the product half an hour before meals or 2-3 hours after.

How to use honey for health

The question of which type of product is more useful is often discussed by specialists.

The following features of different varieties were revealed:

• linden has earned fame in the treatment of cough, throat and bronchial diseases;
• acacia is known for its versatility and extremely rare allergenicity, so honey from its flowers is recommended for children;
• the most nutritious product has a sunflower product;
• buckwheat contains the maximum number of trace elements and is recommended for dermatological and cardiovascular problems;
• Rapeseed contributes a high percentage of boron, which is useful for bone regeneration and proper thyroid function.

For medicinal purposes

Depending on the identified problem, honey can be used as an internal or external remedy. In addition to taking it in a pure, undiluted form, the product is used for the preparation of medicinal drinks and mixtures.

The most famous folk recipes with honey include:

• tea with linden blossom - with anemia and colds;
• mixture with lemon juice and olive oil - for liver problems;
• milk or tincture from radish juice - for the treatment of cough;
• “Cake” with flour - from sinusitis;
• a mixture with distilled water - as eye drops for conjunctivitis and other eye diseases;
• masks - to improve the condition of the skin.

Did you know? Honey is a natural preservative. The ancient Greeks used this property to transport the body of Alexander the Great, who died during a long hike, over a long distance.

For the prevention and strengthening of immunity

Daily use of bee products is one way to increase the body's resistance to viruses and infections.

For preventive purposes, you can use the following recipes with honey:

• morning fasting with a glass of water with lemon juice or apple cider vinegar;
• a nutritious mixture of dried fruits, nuts and lemon - strengthens the protective properties of the body;
• vitamin decoction of raspberries, rose hips and blackcurrant leaves, to which lemon is added after cooling;
• a mixture of grated horseradish, garlic and onions is used to protect against viruses.

The use of beekeeping products in their natural form strengthens the human body and can improve its condition in various diseases. Particular attention should be paid to the selection of a quality variety, compliance with the recommended dosage and time of administration.