Natural bee honey is deservedly considered a valuable product, because the sweet nectar contains a huge amount of minerals, vitamins, healthy sugars, acids and active biological compounds. To diversify the taste of the delicacy and enhance its medicinal properties, nectar is often mixed with various berries, fruits and nuts. How to prepare sea buckthorn medicinal honey yourself, and what it is used for, we will look into the details below.
Is there sea buckthorn honey?
The benefits of sea buckthorn have been known since ancient times.The plant is unique in its chemical composition and is used in various branches of medicine and cosmetology. But, due to the lack of a sufficient amount of nectar in the flowers, the berry tree is not a honey plant.
On the shelves of markets and shops you can find jars of sea buckthorn honey made from fresh berries and beekeeping products. This delicacy is characterized not only by its excellent taste, but also by beneficial properties that help in the treatment of many diseases.
Interesting! There is no natural sea buckthorn honey, but small amounts of nectar collected by insects from flowering trees end up in various varieties of beekeeping products.
Beneficial properties of sea buckthorn with honey
Sea buckthorn is rich in useful and nutritious substances that complement and enhance the healing properties of honey. In addition to micro- and macroelements, berries contain a large amount of vitamins, essential oils, organic and fatty acids.
Sea buckthorn medicinal honey is used to treat and prevent colds, strengthen the immune system, and promote the correct and efficient functioning of the human body.
Useful properties of the product:
- the vitamin mixture has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties;
- in autumn and winter it is an excellent antiviral remedy for seasonal flu and colds;
- cleanses the body of harmful accumulations, toxins and waste;
- improves the functioning of the digestive system;
- has a diuretic and choleretic effect;
- strengthens blood vessels and heart muscle;
- has a beneficial effect on the female and male body, eliminates symptoms of gynecological and hormonal disorders, protects the genitourinary system from the development of inflammatory processes, increases potency;
- has a calming and restorative effect, relieves insomnia, increases the body's endurance;
- During pregnancy, the vitamin mixture helps get rid of chronic constipation.
Sea buckthorn nectar is also a natural antiseptic and pain reliever. Orange berries, ground with bees, are actively used in cosmetology. Anti-aging creams, masks, balms and scrubs are made from the vitamin mixture.
Important! Due to the high content of various acids in sea buckthorn, the vitamin mixture is used with great caution for chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
Methods of obtaining
You can prepare sea buckthorn medicinal honey yourself, at home. To do this you will need:
- any bee nectar in the amount of 1 kg;
- fresh sea buckthorn fruits in the amount of 1 kg.
Sea buckthorn berries must be crushed in any available way. The resulting puree is passed through a fine sieve and thoroughly mixed with honey until smooth. The prepared vitamin mixture is stored in the refrigerator.
To prepare a vitamin mixture for the winter, you will need:
- any flower honey in the amount of 2 kg;
- fresh sea buckthorn in the amount of 2 kg;
- small glass containers with lids for storing the finished product.
The top of the workpiece is covered with a round piece of parchment soaked in alcohol or vodka and sealed with a lid.
The workpiece is placed in a dark, cool, well-ventilated room for 30 days, after which it is put in the refrigerator. The vitamin mixture is used to prevent colds and viral diseases and as a general tonic. Take the treat 3 times a day 20-30 minutes before meals.
Advice! To increase the healing qualities of the honey-berry mixture, a small amount of walnuts is added to it.
Where is it used?
In addition to sea buckthorn medicinal honey, there are other ways to effectively use the gifts of nature. Tea prepared from bee nectar and vitamin-rich berries is used to treat viral and cold infections, helps lower body temperature and strengthen the immune system. To prepare the drink you will need equal amounts of honey and berries, a slice or juice of lemon, and a little cinnamon.
Sea buckthorn is placed in a cup, kneaded, poured with any tea and left until the temperature of the liquid drops to 40 degrees. Next, honey, lemon and cinnamon are added to the drink. To achieve the fastest recovery, drink the vitamin drink 4-5 times a day.
Advice! For intestinal disorders and to get rid of excess weight, crushed ginger root is added to the drink.
Harm and contraindications
Bee honey and sea buckthorn are products with a complex chemical and biological composition. Therefore, a vitamin mixture made from them, in addition to its beneficial properties, has some limitations and contraindications:
- Sea buckthorn medicinal honey can cause an allergic reaction.
- It is not allowed to consume berry nectar during exacerbation of chronic diseases of the digestive tract and pancreatitis.
- The product should be introduced into the diet with great caution in case of urolithiasis and abnormal liver function.
It is not recommended to give the treat to children under 4 years of age, pregnant or nursing mothers.
Important! To prevent colds and strengthen the immune system, eat no more than 2 tablespoons of the vitamin mixture per day.
Storage Features
Store sea buckthorn honey in a cool cellar or refrigerator. The shelf life of fresh product is no more than 3 months.
