Acacia honey is characterized by a high content of valuable components. Its beneficial properties are more pronounced than in other varieties. Thanks to this, the product can be used for the treatment and prevention of many diseases. It is useful for pathologies of the cardiovascular system, damage to the visual organ, and diseases of the digestive organs. It is important to use the product correctly.
Description of honey promotion
Acacia honey is produced in the southern regions of Russia and in the foothills of the Caucasus. Bees collect the product at the end of May and beginning of June for 2 weeks. A bee colony can produce up to 12 kilograms of honey per day. 1 hectare of acacia plantings yields up to 1 ton of sweet delicacy. The honeycombs with this nectar are ready by the beginning of July. Therefore, in the middle of summer, fresh product appears on sale.
The real product looks like very light nectar. Immediately after collection, it has a liquid consistency and retains it for a year. Honey made from white acacia is almost transparent, while honey made from yellow acacia has a light amber color. This product is characterized by a delicate, subtle aroma with a slight sourness.
The taste is pleasant and enveloping. It has light vanilla notes and a long aftertaste. There is no bitterness in the pure product.
Composition and crystallization
This type of honey includes many valuable vitamins - A, E, H, K, B. It also contains many other useful ingredients:
- fructose;
- phytohormones;
- organic acids;
- flavonoids;
- nitrogen compounds;
- potassium, zinc, iron, phosphorus and other minerals;
- silicon, aluminum, titanium, nickel, lithium, boron.
This type of honey is not candied for a long time. It can maintain a liquid consistency for 2 years. For comparison, linden honey crystallizes within 3 months.
It is worth noting that white acacia honey after candiing becomes grainy and acquires a snow-white hue. Nectar from yellow varieties of the plant acquires a white-yellow color and granular structure after crystallization.
Benefits for humans
This honey is characterized by pronounced beneficial properties. Its regular use allows you to achieve the following effects:
- Calm the nervous system, eliminate depression and sleep disorders, increase endurance under increased intellectual stress.
- Improve metabolism.
- Normalize blood pressure.
- Improve digestive functions, cleanse the kidneys and liver.
- Achieve diuretic and antibacterial effects.
- Increase hemoglobin.
- Restore strength after physical activity.
- Improve hematopoietic functions. Therefore, this honey is perfect for older people.
- Restore the functions of the visual organ.
- Achieve an antiseptic and regenerating effect. The composition can be used for traumatic injuries and hematomas.
- Eliminate respiratory diseases.
The beekeeping product is perfect for improving the condition of the skin, hair and nails. The composition is used as various cosmetics. It is used to make wraps.
Honey baths allow you to get rid of excess weight and restore blood circulation. They also eliminate swelling. The product makes the face fresh and elastic, evens out the skin and eliminates unevenness.
Compositions based on this type of bee nectar help get rid of cellulite. They successfully treat alopecia and prevent hair loss. Baths made from this product help strengthen the nail plates and help avoid their fragility.
Use in folk medicine
This honey has a complex effect on the body. It can be used in various fields of traditional medicine.
Eye diseases
Acacia has anti-inflammatory properties, which makes it useful for red and puffy eyes. To achieve the desired effect, chamomile decoction must be mixed with a small amount of honey and used as a lotion in the mornings and evenings.
It is allowed to use only fresh and high-quality honey for eye drops. Otherwise, it can seriously harm your eyes. To make an ointment that can be applied to the eyelids, you should use acacia honey and fish oil. These substances are mixed in equal parts.
Diabetes
Acacia honey can be used by people with diabetes. In moderation, this remedy can be used as an alternative to sugar.
This variety is characterized by the lowest hypoglycemic index - 32. The use of such a beekeeping product helps reduce the need for insulin and normalize blood circulation, which reduces the harm from the appearance of plaques.
Heart diseases
To avoid the development of pathologies of the heart and blood vessels, it is necessary to use a universal restorative product. To do this, it is recommended to mix acacia honey with the same amount of raisins, dried apricots and prunes. All ingredients must be crushed using a blender and placed in a glass container in the refrigerator. Take 2 tablespoons three times a day with water.
Acacia honey also helps reduce cholesterol in the blood. This is due to the content of valuable antioxidants in the product, which remove toxic substances from the body. Thanks to this, it is possible to avoid the formation of atherosclerotic plaques.
A mixture of 1 tablespoon of honey and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon brings great benefits. It should be consumed half an hour before breakfast.After just 2 hours, the content of bad cholesterol in the blood is significantly reduced.
Application in cosmetology
This product has long been used for cosmetic purposes. It can be used to improve the appearance of skin and hair. You can make a face mask based on the following ingredients:
- 20 grams of acacia honey;
- 20 grams of oatmeal;
- 1 small spoon of lemon juice.
All ingredients must be mixed, applied to the face and left for a quarter of an hour. Then the composition should be washed off and a nourishing cream should be applied.
A mask made from the following ingredients is no less effective:
- 1 tablespoon of acacia honey;
- 0.5 tablespoon of olive oil.
The composition must be rubbed into the skin, performing circular massaging movements. This procedure has a moisturizing effect and promotes elastin synthesis. An additional benefit of the manipulation is the lifting effect.
To strengthen your hair roots and make them more shiny, you can make a nourishing mask from the following ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons of acacia honey;
- 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil;
- 1 egg yolk.
All ingredients must be mixed, rubbed into the scalp and left for 40 minutes. Then wash off the composition with shampoo. It is useful to perform the procedure once a week for a month.
Using this type of honey you can make a healthy body scrub. To do this you will need the following:
- 2 tablespoons of acacia honey;
- coffee grounds.
The ingredients must be mixed to a thick paste and distributed throughout the body. After which the composition can be washed off with warm water.
Contraindications and harm
The product may be harmful to people who are prone to allergies. It also damages tooth enamel and can lead to excess weight.The product should not be given to children under 2 years of age. At this age, there is a high likelihood of developing allergies. It is not recommended to eat acacia honey during pregnancy and lactation.
How to spot a fake
To distinguish a natural product from a fake, you should focus on the following criteria:
- Color. Fresh acacia honey has a very light shade. At the same time, there should be no sediment or cloudy impurities in it.
- Aroma. The natural product has a fragrant, but not pungent odor.
- Consistency. High-quality nectar should be quite tender. The fake has a rougher texture.
Storage rules
Natural honey must be kept in a dark place. This should be done in a glass container with a closed lid. It is important to consider that bee nectar can absorb odors. Therefore, it cannot be kept near spices. The shelf life of the product is 1 year. Then it loses its usefulness.
Acacia honey is a valuable beekeeping product that contains many useful components. This substance can be used for therapeutic or prophylactic purposes.
