This is a very common product, but not in great demand. Why is that? This is due to the fact that the honey plant is considered a forage crop, which does not really fit with the positioning of an elite product. Also, the low price hinders popularity, because the idea that an elite product cannot be cheap is firmly entrenched in people's minds. Against this background, sunflower honey loses its popularity, although it has a huge number of useful properties. Let's take a closer look at this gift of nature.
Obtaining a monofloral product is not an easy task, but often sunflower honey is obtained without impurities from foreign flowers. This is explained by the fact that sunflower nectar is very attractive to bees because it has a generous supply of it and bees simply do not need to switch to other plants.
The sunflower itself, as a forage and oilseed crop, first appeared on the territory of the American continent, and then spread throughout the globe. August is the month of active nectar collection by bees.
Properties of the bee product:
- color - freshly collected nectar has a golden or amber color before crystallization, and after - light yellow;
- smell - pleasant, light, with the aroma of sunflower, without honey notes;
- taste - specific, slightly oily, similar to sunflower seeds, with a pronounced aftertaste;
- crystallization - begins on the fifth day, ends in two to three weeks. A white layer appears on the surface, the crystals have a crumbly appearance;
- consistency - freshly collected nectar is liquid, and after crystallization - dense, with large crystals.
Useful properties
Since sunflower honey is saturated with an abundance of useful substances, such as vitamins and minerals, amino acids, enzymes, it has a huge number of beneficial properties for the human body:
bactericidal - to fight microbes when consumed internally and on the outer skin;
relieves symptoms of inflammatory processes;
liquefaction of phlegm, soothing of sore throat, treatment of runny nose;
sedative property - for insomnia, stress, nervous tension;
strengthening of the heart muscle, normalization of blood flow;
detoxification, removal of toxins;
restoration of the liver, gall bladder;
assistance in the absorption of drugs;
improvement of the body's immune defense.
Therapeutic procedures are carried out in several ways: ointments, rinses, lotions, enemas, oral use.
It is very useful for men to pay attention to sunflower honey!
When consuming honey and pollen in their pure form, they will deliver amino acids to the body that participate in the functioning of the prostate.
For people with high blood pressure, doctors recommend consuming at least two teaspoons of sunflower honey per day. And to enhance the effect, it is better to prepare a mixture of honey with walnuts, lemon juice and dried fruits. Taking such a mixture, acetylcholine will saturate the heart muscle with nutrients.
For stress and nervous tension, insomnia, it is enough to take one teaspoon per day.
Sunflower honey has a rejuvenating effect. It prevents skin aging, restores tone and elasticity. It is often used for massage, gets rid of cracks in the heels, calluses.
Contraindications
children under two years old;
pregnancy, as well as during breastfeeding;
diabetes;
obesity;
in the presence of various allergic reactions to the product.
Despite the fact that sunflower honey has not gained its popularity, it still surpasses many varieties of honey in its beneficial properties.
Be healthy!
Feel the nature.
