Sage is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows singly or in whole plantations in fields. It is known for its medicinal properties and rich beneficial composition. This crop is also a honey plant; bees collect valuable nectar from its flowers. During its processing, sage honey is formed - a product that combines excellent organoleptic characteristics and a huge list of healing properties.
Appearance of honey
Sage honey is very rare, so without exaggeration it can be called exotic.The color of the substance varies from amber to dark golden.
The mass has a pleasant smell, reminiscent of the aroma of wildflowers and medicinal herbs. The sweetness has an unusual taste, tart, but very piquant and unusual.
Composition and beneficial properties
The exquisite organoleptic characteristics are not the only reason why sage honey is recommended. The beekeeping product is characterized by a high content of useful elements, including:
- sage essential oil;
- tannins;
- organic acids;
- vitamin and mineral set;
- alkaloids;
- flavonoids.
The following vitamins were found in honey:
- thiamine;
- riboflavin;
- pyridoxine;
- folic acid;
- routine;
- vitamin PP;
- ascorbic acid;
- vitamin N.
Sage honey is known for its medicinal properties. It promotes:
- eliminating the inflammatory process;
- destruction of pathogenic microflora;
- stimulation of the wound healing and regenerative process;
- softening the skin;
- improving memory;
- regulation of the nervous system;
- normalization of sleep;
- blood purification;
- increase in hemoglobin;
- strengthening the walls of blood vessels;
- restoration of hormonal levels;
- removing excess fluid from the body.
Sage honey is used in folk and traditional medicine.
Thanks to the healing properties of the honey plant, it has found its use in the treatment of many pathologies.
Application in medicine
The use of sage honey is indicated for:
- heart disease;
- neuroses;
- insomnia;
- neurasthenia;
- cold;
- sore throat;
- laryngitis;
- sinusitis;
- otitis;
- pharyngitis;
- bronchitis;
- tracheitis;
- stomach ulcer;
- menstrual irregularities in young girls and adult women.
Several useful honey-based recipes:
- Cold medicine.Mix 10 grams of linden flowers with the same amount of raspberry berries. Brew the mixture with 300 milliliters of boiling water, simmer over low heat for 5-7 minutes. Strain the finished product, cool and add 10 grams of honey. Use this decoction 1-2 times a day.
- Remedy for tonsillitis. Chronic inflammation of the tonsils is treated with honey mixed with cranberry juice. To prepare the medicine, add 10 grams of bee product to 100 milliliters of fresh juice. Stir the mixture thoroughly and use the solution to gargle.
- A drug for hoarseness due to laryngitis and thyroid diseases. Separate 1 egg yolk and grind it with 15 grams of honey. Pour 20 milliliters of cognac or cognac alcohol into the resulting mass, whisk until smooth. Use this mixture as a gargle several times a day.
It cannot completely replace medications prescribed by a doctor: it is better to combine them with each other to achieve a quick therapeutic effect.
Use in cosmetology
Sage honey is used not only in folk medicine. Its beneficial properties allow it to be added to the compositions of various masks for hair, nails, and skin. You can also mix it with cream and prepare lotions or tonics based on it to rejuvenate and refresh the epidermis.
The use of beekeeping products in cosmetology is due to its ability to:
- return a healthy glow;
- smooth out wrinkles;
- stimulate the production of collagen, elastin;
- have a lifting effect;
- strengthen the hair follicle;
- add shine to strands;
- prevent split ends of hair;
- stimulate blood circulation in the vessels of the scalp, thereby stimulating intensive regrowth of curls.
Honey is added to warm water for softening baths. They are useful for the skin of the feet, as they help fight dry calluses and many other defects.
Rules for choosing quality sage honey
To choose high-quality, authentic sage honey, you should take into account its main feature - its liquid consistency. It never crystallizes, even when exposed to low temperatures.
Therefore, in winter it is also a viscous liquid with a pleasant aroma. No inclusions or additional inclusions are observed on its surface. This is the main criterion that needs to be taken into account when purchasing a sweet product.
Important! To be sure of the authenticity of the bee product, it is recommended to buy it in late autumn or winter.
Contraindications and harms of honey
The benefits and value of sage bee products can hardly be overestimated, but it also has contraindications. Sweets should not be consumed if:
- sage intolerance;
- allergies to any bee products;
- pregnancy;
- breastfeeding;
- kidney diseases;
- pathologies of the thyroid gland;
- hypertension.
If the honey dosage regimen is not followed, a serious complication may develop, manifested in the form of proliferation of the gastric mucosa. Therefore, never overuse sweets, because any benefit under such conditions can turn into harm.
Storage Features
Sage honey should be stored in a place protected from direct sunlight and away from heat sources. The best place for the product is the pantry or a shelf in a kitchen cabinet.Please note that the storage temperature should not exceed +20 °C.
If simple conditions are not met, the beekeeping product may not lose its organoleptic characteristics. But its medicinal properties may be partially lost.
