Mountain honey contains a combination of trace elements and nutrients taken from pollen and nectar of wild plants. Beekeepers appreciate this variety for the pleasant taste of , and attribute it to elite varieties.
Often such honey is called, based on the area from which nectar was collected( Caucasian, Crimean, Ural, Altai), or by the name of the main honey plant .
They also call it honey from forbs, since the bees work simultaneously with several honey plants. Indeed, in nature is rarely found some sort of pure. In mountain honey there is no clearly defined melliferous purity. Their number is more than three or five in one honey.
And mountain honey is unique in its effects on the human body .Not only grass, but also wild trees and shrubs act as a honey plant.
One of the rarest mountain honey varieties is wild .He is going wild bees. The main gathering place is the Ural Mountains.
Table of Contents
- Taste and Color
- Composition of Mountain Honey: Vitamins and Minerals
- Useful Properties
- Contraindications and Harm
- About the Medon
- Storage Conditions
- What are the main diseases treats?
Taste and color
Mountain honey is very fragrant, has a pleasant, rich taste a bit cloying. This is especially true for wild honey.
Has a yellow color, shades - from straw to brown .After saccharification brightens slightly, acquiring a fine-grained structure. The finish is pleasant.
In the solid state it is difficult to spread on bread, but it is well cut with a knife.
Compositon
Fatty acids are absent. Basic trace elements and minerals: manganese, fluorine, chromium, calcium, iron, nickel, copper, zinc, and others.
contains ascorbic acid ( vitamin C), vitamins of group B, vitamin K and E, and others. The composition of the taiga honey includes apple, milk, lemon, wine and oxalic.
Nutritious honey. But compared with other varieties loses.100 g of the product contains about 290 calories. Therefore, is recommended for people who have a sedentary lifestyle and children to eat .For the prevention of this bee product is enough 80 g per day.
you may be interested in the, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic. The composition of this variety successfully fights with the harmful microbes , improve the body's immunity in any season. The high content of fructose contributes to the fact that it is used by people with diabetes, in moderate amounts after consultation with your doctor.
Honey has a fortifying and regenerating effect on the body , especially after mental and physical exertion. This product has a beneficial effect on the nervous system, i.e.gives a calming effect. Therefore, it is useful to take it in the evening just before bedtime.
He improves the appetite .To activate the digestive processes, this variety is consumed in the morning on an empty stomach, with a glass of water. In folk medicine it is widely used for the treatment of wounds, for colds, for inhalation of the respiratory tract.
Contraindications and harm
Do not recommend mountain honey:
- Persons who are allergic to pollen or bee products;
- Children up to three years.
It is recommended to take a small amount of ( up to 30-40 g per day):
- Pregnant;
- Insulin-dependent;
- Teen.
The rest can gladly enjoy the product, eating up to 100 g per day. It is better to do this in the morning on an empty stomach, or before bedtime in the evening .
About honey plant
Honey can be herbs of mountain honey:
- Melissa;
- Thyme;
- Hawthorn;
- Phacelia;
- Radiola;
In addition, there are many wild trees and shrubs in the foothills of the , which are excellent honey plants:
- Acacia;
- Blackthorn;
- Dogrose;
- Bird cherry.
The plants bloom at different times all summer and early autumn. The bribe from honey plants is average , but considering that mountain honey is highly valued, the profitability of this variety is good.
Storage Conditions
Mountain honey crystallizes quickly , therefore, having bought it in a liquid state, after a few months you can use a knife to cut it. With this consistency , the recommended storage temperature of is from 5 to 7 degrees with a plus. Temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius and below 30 degrees Celsius adversely affect the beneficial properties of this product.
With air humidity above 60% in the open , this variety absorbs environmental moisture into itself, so there is a possibility of souring, especially at elevated temperatures. Therefore, it is better to observe the specified mode.
What are the main diseases treated?
Mountain honey is recommended to use with cystitis.
It helps the body fight disease, activating its capabilities, strengthening the immune system .This happens due to the release of large amounts of vitamins, minerals and other substances. The product is useful for gastritis, ulcers and other diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
When it is moderately consumed, normalizes the body's metabolism, , so it is useful to eat in case of obesity or dystrophy.
Honey helps to cure for some eye diseases, for example, conjunctivitis. Bee product copes with skin diseases. With regular use, you can forget about tachycardia. Like all varieties, this honey is used for colds, bronchitis, other respiratory diseases, and headaches.
This bee product helps with anemia, atherosclerosis, increased thyroid function, insomnia. He removes from the body toxins and toxins .
The list of the above useful and healing properties of honey is not final. Mountain honey is one of the most sought-after and expensive varieties. It is enjoyed and appreciated.