There are many varieties of honey and some of them are rare, so a large number of people have never tried them. Espartic honey is obtained from the legume family plant. Thanks to its biological value, this product is included in the top 5 most useful varieties.
What is sainfoin honey?
The presented variety is obtained from fodder grass sainfoin, which is an excellent honey. The plant blooms in May and it has flowers of red or pink color, with a pleasant sweetish aroma, which attracts bees. The productivity of the sainfoin depends on the area of growth, and it is 70-400 kg per hectare. Honey sainfoin is produced in Ukraine, Georgia and the Caucasus in other countries.
Espartic honey - composition
Contains this class of biologically active substances, minerals, vitamins, enzymes and other components. From other varieties, sardine white honey is characterized by a low content of maltose and fructose. If it is mature, then it will not have sucrose. There are in its composition vitamins B , H, C and PP. As for the minerals, it contains phosphorus, magnesium, iron, sodium, copper and other constituents.
Siskirt honey - how to distinguish a fake?
Rare varieties are valuable, so they are often counterfeited, so it is important to know the criteria for determining naturalness. Externally, the product is transparent and has a yellowish-golden color. Describing how it looks like espartic honey, it is important to evaluate its consistency, because it is thick, as it begins to crystallize 3-4 weeks after pumping. After a while, the mass becomes white with a light cream tint, which makes it look like bacon. When buying a crystallized product, pay attention to the cage, and it should be uniform.
Another criterion that should be considered in order to choose siskirt honey is the smell. If it is natural and quality, the aroma is similar to roses, and it is very delicate. As for the taste, it is moderately sweet and it does not have bitterness, as in other varieties. To check the presence of starch and molasses, use iodine, which you need to drip onto honey. If there is a blue color, then the purchase should be discarded.
Esparset honey - useful properties
A rich chemical composition causes the presence of various properties that help to cope with various health problems and improve the general state of the body. Helps honey to increase protective functions, strengthening immunity. Espartic honey, useful properties of which are scientifically confirmed, concern stabilization of metabolic processes and restoration of damaged tissues of the body. It is important to take into account that when heated, many useful substances are destroyed.
- The positive influence of beekeeping on the composition of the blood has been proven, purifying it of cholesterol, reducing the level of sugar and normalizing hemoglobin.
- Useful properties of honey sainfoin with constipation, gastritis and enterocolitis.
- Helps improve metabolism and tissue repair.
- This beekeeping product is effective in the treatment of diseases of the oral cavity.
- It can be used externally, since the beneficial properties are associated with the wound-healing effect.
- It has antimicrobial, antibacterial and antitumor effect.
- Positively affects the state of the nervous system, helping to better cope with stressful situations, insomnia and reducing the risk of nervous exhaustion .
- It helps to restore strength after serious illnesses and increases work capacity.
- Useful properties are associated with a positive effect on the activity of the liver and kidneys.
- Normalizes brain activity, improving memory.
- It is an excellent prevention of bleeding gums and problems with teeth.
Sainfoin honey - treatment
Due to its numerous properties, this bee-keeping product is used in various fields. He is very popular in folk medicine, but official science has also confirmed its useful properties. For those who are interested in the treatment of espartic honey, it will be important to find out what is recommended for it, for colds, bronchitis, gastrointestinal diseases, for various gynecological and hormonal diseases.
With regular and moderate admission, you can reduce the risk of colds and vascular diseases. Espartic honey, useful properties of which are due to the presence of various substances, helps to fight muscle tension, relieves of problems with bone tissue and reduces the risk of skin diseases. It is useful for diseases of the cardiovascular system and for problems with joints. It is recommended for many gynecological diseases, and it is also effective for potency.
Use sainfoin honey for cosmetic purposes, carrying out massages, wraps, masks and compresses. Helps this beekeeping product to remove inflammation, soften the skin and improve nutrition. With regular use, it passes dryness and peeling, and wrinkles are also pulled up and smoothed. Due to the presence of regenerating properties, the state of the fading skin improves. It is worth noting the positive effect on the condition of nails and hair.