The gifts of nature have long been used in the treatment and prevention of many diseases. Especially popular is honey, which has a wide range of healing properties and a rich composition. It strengthens the immune system well and has a positive effect on the heart and digestive organs. And this is not a complete list of his valuable qualities. And although there are many varieties of the product, many consumers prefer to stock up on mountain honey.
What is mountain honey and where is it collected?
Mountain honey is called honey, which belongs to the group of polyfloral products.This means that bees collect pollen for it from different flowers. It, in turn, is found on flowers that grow in mountainous areas.
Highlander honey is collected in different high mountain regions:
- in Altai;
- in Crimea;
- to the Tien Shan.
Caucasian bee products are also considered quite tasty and aromatic. But Bashkir high-mountain honey is popular in Russia.
Each type of sweet, no matter where it is collected, has its own aroma and taste. And the main thing is that such honey is useful in any case.
Composition and calorie content of the product
The high-altitude beekeeping product contains vitamins, minerals, and beneficial acids. Honey is valued for its richness:
- B vitamins;
- ascorbic acid;
- zinc;
- selenium;
- fluorine;
- copper;
- iron;
- calcium;
- potassium;
- copper;
- vitamins H, PP, K;
- amylase;
- invertase;
- phosphatase;
- fructose;
- sucrose;
- glucose.
The benefits of mountain honey
This honey variety is considered almost the most useful among all the others. It has an impressive list of healing abilities that make it popular in alternative medicine and cosmetology.
The beneficial properties of sweets are manifested:
- bactericidal activity;
- anti-inflammatory effect;
- antiseptic effect;
- the ability to accelerate regenerative and wound healing processes;
- strengthening the immune system;
- sedative properties.
Due to this, the sweet mass is used to treat many diseases.
Product Application Specifics
High mountain honey is taken according to the instructions. It is different for every disease, so never forget about it and don’t neglect it.
Some useful recipes:
- Cough medicine. To get rid of a hysterical, painful cough, you will need not only honey, but also fresh aloe juice. Cut off the fleshiest leaves of the plant from the bush, wash, dry, then put in the refrigerator for 10-12 hours. Squeeze the juice from the cooled leaf and mix it with the same amount of honey. Take 5 milliliters of the mixture after each meal. The duration of therapy is at least 7-10 days.
- Ginger-honey medicine. Its use will help cure many diseases, but it works best against flu and colds. Take fresh ginger root and grate it. You should get from 80 to 100 grams of raw materials. Take honey in the amount of 45 milliliters, also do not forget to prepare half a lemon. Mix ginger pulp with lemon juice and water. When the mixture has cooled a little, add honey. Mix everything thoroughly and drink the resulting drink throughout the day.
Remember that bee products cannot be immersed in boiling liquid. When exposed to high temperatures, it will lose most of its healing qualities.
Contraindications and harm
The product also has its contraindications. To avoid negative consequences, it is not recommended to consume honey if you have:
- allergies to any types of bee products;
- acute diseases of the digestive tract;
- diabetes mellitus;
- severe obesity;
- nausea, vomiting, symptoms of general intoxication of the body caused by food poisoning.
It is not recommended to give the product to children under three years of age. Sweetness is contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding. If there is a need for expectant or nursing mothers to consume honey, a preliminary consultation with a doctor is required!
How to spot a fake
Unscrupulous sellers, taking advantage of buyers’ ignorance, can sell imaginary high-mountain honey instead of a genuine product. To understand whether you are being deceived, you need to taste the sweets. Genuine honey has a light, pleasant taste with a noticeable floral aftertaste.
Try to buy bee products from reliable people who value their reputation. It’s good if you manage to purchase a delicacy directly from a seller who has been producing it purposefully for a long time.
Expiration date and storage rules
The beekeeping product should be stored in its original container. This can be a plastic container or a glass jar. For sweetness, a temperature ranging from +5 to +10 °C is considered suitable.
Do not freeze the product, and also avoid melting it over an open fire. Such actions will lead to the fact that it will lose its taste or lose most of its beneficial properties.
Make sure that the product container is not exposed to direct sunlight.Keep container away from open sources of heat or light. Place the jar in the refrigerator, closet or pantry. If all storage conditions are met, the shelf life of the sweet medicine will last from six months to 9-10 months.
