Chestnut honey is a fairly rare sort of sweet treat. It is obtained from nectar, collected by bees during the flowering period of edible chestnuts. These trees in the middle zone of our country are not found often, but are common in the southern regions. The most popular edible chestnut in the Mediterranean region, and in France the fried fruits of this plant are considered a national delicacy.
The properties of chestnut honey are unique. First of all, it concerns his taste qualities. The sweet beekeeping product collected from the chestnut flowers is noticeably bitter and therefore not so sweet. This is the so-called "honey for an amateur", which does not detract from its other nutritional and therapeutic merits. This kind of honey has a unique aroma, dark brown color and practically does not crystallize even during long-term storage.
Useful properties of chestnut honey
Like any other honey, the sweet product from the flowers of chestnut has a high energy value. The caloric content of chestnut honey is 284 kcal / 100 g. The composition contains only carbohydrate compounds, there are no proteins, no fats here. But there are many other useful biologically active substances: vitamins , iron and manganese salts, iodine and copper.
Useful properties of chestnut honey are associated with its ability to prevent and treat many diseases. Due to this, it is actively used in folk medicine. However, professional medics warn that it should not be considered this type of honey, like any other, a panacea for all diseases. It is rather a biological additive, although very useful. Most common chestnut honey is used:
- as a natural antibiotic, since it has a strong bactericidal effect;
- for the treatment of skin lesions: abrasions, burns and cuts, as an antiseptic;
- for the treatment of inflammatory processes in diseases of respiratory, excretory and reproductive systems;
- to stimulate appetite and optimize the work of the gastrointestinal tract;
- to combat overwork, insomnia, chronic fatigue, anemia;
- to strengthen immunity;
- for the prevention of heart disease and vascular strengthening.
In addition, it is known that chestnut honey can have a sufficient soothing effect, relieving anxiety and nervousness. Also it is recommended to regularly eat hypertensive foods, because this sweet product lowers blood pressure.
How to take chestnut honey?
The benefit of chestnut honey is largely due to how exactly and in what quantities it is consumed by a person. For example, it can not be strongly heated or subjected to radical cooking because at a temperature above
Chestnut honey can be taken orally in its pure form, but not more than 1-2 teaspoons daily. An unreasonable amount of a sweet product can become not only the cause of excess weight , but also of other serious diseases. Especially this rule is relevant for diabetics. With diabetes, chestnut honey can be consumed only with the permission of the treating doctor. You can also mix it with other ingredients. For example, with sore throat, honey is combined with water and used as a solution for gargling. For the treatment of cough, chestnut honey is mixed with radish juice. To treat ulcers and poorly healing wounds, the sweet product is mixed with fish oil and applied to the affected area.