Eucalyptus honey: benefits and properties
As you surely know, honey is the food produced by bees based on the nectar that they extract from flowers. The process of making any type of natural honey occurs inside the organism of the bee, in which the nectar is condensed by means of the action of kneading the product and a certain series of ferments. In this sense, nowadays -and since many years ago- it is possible to enjoy a very great diversity of honey as natural as they are wonderful, not only in terms of their delicious and delicate flavor but also for their different healing and medicinal qualities.
As regards the most important benefits of honey, we can mention above all its nutritional qualities, such as its richness in vitamins such as A, C, D, B1, B2, B3, B5 and B6; and in minerals and oligoelements such as copper, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, calcium, manganese and sodium. Regarding its healing qualities and its properties for health, it acts as an anti-inflammatory, being useful to soothe both pain and swelling. It is also a food that improves digestion and promotes the absorption of calcium and magnesium, while helping to regulate intestinal transit. On the other hand, it is also very suitable against the flu, because: it helps relieve sore throat and calm the cough, provides antimicrobial qualities and is also an excellent antiviral antioxidant.
What is eucalyptus honey?
The one known as eucalyptus honey it is the honey produced by the bees when they leap from the eucalyptus flowers. It is a genus of trees belonging to the family of the Myrtaceae, mostly from Australia, which can reach more than 60 meters in height.
Its outer bark is light brown with gray or brown spots, with elongated bluish-green leaves, which contain an essential oil whose aroma and balsamic odor is certainly characteristic.
Eucalyptus honey has a generally dark color, with a very aromatic balsamic odor, definitely the identity of any product from eucalyptus, and with a strong, slightly woody flavor.
Benefits of eucalyptus honey
Ideal for the flu and the cold
As with most honey, but especially with this type of honey, Eucalyptus honey is ideal in cases of colds and flu, thanks to the fact that it provides a very interesting antiviral and antimicrobial antioxidant action to reinforce the immune system in a completely natural way.
Consuming a couple of tablespoons of this honey a day will help relieve the most common symptoms of flu and colds.
Acts against respiratory diseases
For its qualities against the flu and the cold, Eucalyptus honey is extremely interesting to alleviate any disease of the respiratory tract, such as bronchitis, cough, pharyngitis (so common when there is a cold or flu), asthma or sinusitis.
In addition, it is very useful as a natural expectorant, helping at the time of relieve nasal congestion and excess mucus.
Excellent antiseptic and anti-inflammatory against the problems of the urinary system
Eucalyptus honey is a wonderful natural product with both antiseptic and anti-inflammatory action, so it is very interesting to prevent or treat naturally different problems and diseases of the urinary system. It is ideal in case of kidney stones, nephritis and cystitis. In fact It is an excellent natural disinfectant of the urinary tract.
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