Eucalyptus honey is a unique product that is considered one of the most unusual varieties. It is characterized by a pleasant taste with slight astringency and menthol notes. The advantage of the substance is its unique composition, which gives a person health and beauty, and also saturates him with energy. For the product to be beneficial, it is important to use it correctly, strictly adhering to the dosage.
Is there eucalyptus honey?
Eucalyptus honey does exist, but it is very rare. This product is classified as rare and exotic varieties, and therefore it is quite expensive. The exclusivity of the substance is due to the fact that eucalyptus does not grow in all climatic zones.
Most of the plants are found in Australia and New Zealand. At the same time, trees of impressive size grow in eucalyptus groves. They can reach 170 meters in height and 30 in diameter.
For a long time, eucalyptus honey was produced exclusively in these countries. However, subsequently such groves began to appear in other places. Now this plant is found in Sochi, the Caucasus and Crimea. Quite a lot of eucalyptus honey is produced in Abkhazia. It is Abkhazian honey that dominates the Russian market.
Composition of the product
This rare product contains many valuable substances. The nutritional value of 100 grams of eucalyptus honey is 320 kilocalories. At the same time, it contains many vitamins of group B, C, PP, H.
Of the macroelements in the product, potassium, calcium, sodium, phosphorus and magnesium predominate. As for microelements, honey includes a lot of iron, zinc, manganese, copper, and fluorine.
Also valuable components of the substance include:
- Essential oils – menthol and cineole predominate among them. It is the presence of these components that is associated with the unusual mint flavor.
- Tannins – normalize the functions of the hematopoietic organs and protect the stomach from the negative effects of hydrochloric acid.
- Flavonoids - help strengthen blood vessels and stimulate reverse blood flow. With the help of these substances it is possible to stop the release of histamine. In addition, they have antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties. The composition is dominated by luteolin, quercetin, myricetin.Honey also contains a lot of tricetin, ellagic acid, and kaempferol.
- Organic acids - irritate taste buds, improve appetite and help produce digestive enzymes. The substance includes a lot of coumaric and cinnamic acids.
- Diastase – this substance accelerates the absorption of starch and proteins in the body.
Characteristics
Eucalyptus honey has unique properties. This applies to its color, taste and aroma.
Color
Immediately after pumping out, the product has a liquid and transparent consistency. It is characterized by a pronounced herbal aroma. The composition has a nut color of different shades. This depends on the other plants whose pollen the bees collected.
Taste qualities
Many people find this honey not very tasty at first. This is due to the unusual tart taste and menthol notes. In addition, the composition turns out to be less sweet. It also has a pronounced herbaceous-floral flavor. It is impossible to find this product in its pure form. The tree is not a major honey plant. Therefore, bees simultaneously collect nectar from herbs and flowers.
Aroma
This nectar is characterized by the presence of menthol in its composition.
Crystallization
Crystallization of honey occurs within a month.
Therefore, it is almost impossible to purchase it in liquid form. When candied, the composition is stored for a long time and does not separate. This is due to the high content of essential oils, glucose and fructose.
Beneficial features
Eucalyptus honey has many health benefits. With regular use of the substance, the following effects can be achieved:
- Stimulate the synthesis of protective mucus by the respiratory system. The product has mucolytic properties, improves expectoration and copes with bronchospasms.
- Prevent colds.The product stops the occurrence of sore throat, cough and rhinitis.
- Eliminate pharyngitis, stomatitis, gingivitis. The product also prevents the occurrence of periodontal disease. To speed up recovery from these diseases, it is necessary to dissolve half a teaspoon of the product. It is recommended to do this 2 times a day.
- Eliminate spasms and pain due to arthritis and relapse of arthrosis. The product is also useful for sprained muscle tissue or ligaments and rheumatism.
- Eliminate swelling, restore blood circulation, get a warming effect.
- Gently influence the vessels. Honey expands them and tones the walls. With its help, it is possible to improve the venous tint.
- Eliminate sleep disturbances and recover from stress.
- Activate the nervous system, improve memory and coordination.
- Strengthen the immune system.
- Increase hemoglobin synthesis, eliminate anemia, replenish nutrients.
- Normalize the functioning of the endocrine glands.
By applying the product locally, it is possible to stimulate skin regeneration. This helps to use the composition to treat damage - scratches, ulcers, burn wounds.
Rules of application
To benefit from the product, it is important to use it correctly. Children 6-9 years old can be given a maximum of 3 tablespoons of the substance per day. Teenagers and adults are allowed to eat a maximum of 5 tablespoons per day.
How to identify the real product
It is not difficult to distinguish eucalyptus honey from other varieties. It is characterized by an unusual menthol taste and herbal aroma. However, unscrupulous sellers may try to sell counterfeits.Since the smell and taste can be changed by adding essential oils, you need to pay attention to a number of features:
- Since honey is produced in other countries and takes time to transport, it may not have a liquid consistency. This texture lasts only 1 month after pumping. This period is too short for the composition to be on the shelves.
- If you rub a little product between your fingers, it will be absorbed into the skin. In this case, the fake forms lumps.
- A 1 liter jar holds 1.5 kilograms of a quality product.
- If you dissolve a small spoon of natural honey in a glass of water, it will remain transparent.
- The presence of white foam on top indicates the beginning of fermentation processes.
Harm and contraindications
All beekeeping products have pronounced allergenic properties, and eucalyptus honey is no exception. When consuming it, you need to take into account the high content of menthol and cineole.
With great caution, the product should be included in the diet for diabetes. However, the disease is not an absolute contraindication. A composition based on eucalyptus can be harmful during exacerbation of chronic pancreatitis and liver failure.
If you need to lose excess weight, it is important to limit the amount of product in your diet. It contains a lot of calories and can slow down your weight loss process.
Excessive amounts of the substance in the diet increases the load on the pancreas and can cause flatulence, intestinal colic and other unpleasant symptoms such as itchy skin, swelling, and rashes.
Eucalyptus essential oils include eucalyptol, which is an organic toxin.Therefore, this valuable product must be consumed very carefully, without exceeding the dosage.
Storage conditions and shelf life
Honey is a natural preservative, but this does not mean that its shelf life is unlimited. Prolonged exposure to a bright and warm room causes the product to sour. It is best to keep it in a dark place protected from light at a temperature of +5-15 degrees. The container for storing the product must be glass and hermetically sealed.
However, even if storage rules are followed, vitamins and enzymes are destroyed over time. Therefore, the product is considered most useful only in the first 2 years after collection.
Eucalyptus honey is a unique product that has an unusual taste and contains many valuable components. For a substance to have the desired effect, it must be used correctly.
