Honey

According to the type of plant which is collected nectar, honey is polifloral (from different plants) and monofloral (mostly from one species of plants). It was found that honey taken food and medicinal properties of plants from which it is received. The chemical composition of honey is complex. Carbohydrates are the main component and its account for about 95-99% of its dry substance. Protein contained in small quantities (0,3-0,5%), but are of great importance, especially for the body of children. Most of the trace elements are included: calcium, sodium, phosphorus, iron, chlorine, sulfur, iodine, manganese, silicon, aluminum, tellurium, cobalt and others. In small amounts of vitamins are the following: B1 (thiamin), B2 (riboflavin), nicotinic acid, pantotenova acid, C (ascorbic acid). Honey has been found in the presence of flavonoidi (0.1%), affecting propusklivosta of capillaries and their fragility. Antibiotic substances in honey as some authors have vegetable origin (ie. Fitontsidi) and depend on the plant from which honey is produced. According to other authors antibacterial activity of honey is due to its accumulation of hydrogen peroxide.

Acacia honey

With their specific delicate aroma, flavor and a very slow crystallization acacia honey is one of the most preferred. Acacia honey is recommended for insomnia, gastro - intestinal, biliary problems and, when you wish to eat honey.more on acacia honey>>

Linden honey

Monofloral linden honey has bright color. Linden honey has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory is therefore recommended for cold, tonsillitis, bronchitis, bronchial asthma.more on linden honey>>

Herbal honey

Polifloral herbal natural honey has valuable nutritional and medicinal qualities, as collected by various mountain blooming plants. Herbal honey is recommended for exhaustion, the general strengthening of the body. more on Herbal honey >>

Honeydew honey

Instead of taking nectar, bees can take honeydew, the sweet secretions of aphids or other plant sap-sucking insects. Bees collecting this resource have to be fed protein supplements, as honeydew lacks the protein-rich pollen accompaniment gathered from flowers.more on honeydew honey>>