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العربيةProperties And 9 Health Benefits Of Pine Honey
Pine tree honey or organic pine honey is what we call a honeydew or forest honey. It is produced by bees that collect honeydew (sugary secretions) from a scale insect species called Marchalina hellenica, which lives on the sap of certain pine trees.
The marchalina hellenica can be found of Mount Mainalo in Arcadia. This just means the honey starts off in a slightly different way to more typical honeys. In this case, bees gather nectar from honeydew excreted by plant-sucking insects like greenflies. The better-known method of gathering nectar is by honey bees visiting the flowers of blooming plants.
Pine tree honey is forest honey with good standing in the world. Its nutritional profile is excellent as is its culinary use. The crystallization of pure pine honey is nice and slow. In fact, this honey will remain fluid for 18 months or more when stored correctly. Whether you’re looking for a healthy food staple or a natural healing agent, you will want to put pine tree honey onto your shortlist of options.
Honeydew honey is generally quite dark and thick compared to the lighter varieties.
Pine tree honey has a full-bodied yet quite pleasant flavor that is suggestive of pine sap. This is also one of those honey that makes a perfect and much healthier alternative to table sugar. It’s particularly nice when taken with black teas.
Pine honey is great when it’s spread across toast, hot scones or added to pep up fruity dessert dishes. A lot of creative cooks like to add this honey to create a bit of sweetness to various savory dishes too. Culinary uses aside, pine, like many other kinds of honey, boasts some incredible health benefits.
Pine Tree Honey Health Benefits:
Pine honey has anti-inflammatory properties, it’s antioxidant, immunostimulant, cleanser, helps in the cure of some bacterial, dermatological, degenerative, inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.When used externally it is beneficial for wounds and anti-rheumatic diseases.It is also used against ovaries inflammation.
۱) Rich in oligosaccharides. Pine tree honey is a rich source of oligosaccharides, natural sugar-based compounds with digestive benefits. More exactly, oligosaccharides have a probiotic action, supporting healthy gut flora. Actually, oligosaccharides are actually a component of dietary fiber, hence their beneficial action on digestive health.
۲) Has energizing and anti-hypoglycemic properties. Pine honey is basically sugar. It contains natural, non-refined sugars, primarily fructose and glucose. The sugars are taken in quickly by the body and give instant energy, making the honey ideal for when you become hypoglycemic and experience dizziness or fainting sensations. The honey helps manage hypoglycemia symptoms, giving one sufficient energy to have a chance to enjoy a more substantial and nutritious meal.
۳) Crystallizes very slowly. What makes pine honey crystallize slower than other varieties? When the fructose content in honey is higher than the glucose content, the resulting honey variety crystallizes slowly. This is also the case for pine honey and honeydew honey in general. It has been shown that it takes up to 18 months for certain pine honey varieties to crystallize. This is good because it gives us enough time to enjoy our jar of delicious honey before it begins forming crystals.
۴) Boasts antiseptic properties. The antiseptic properties of pine and other honey varieties are a result of the presence of several different components with antimicrobial effects, namely an enzyme from bees called glucose oxidase, the acidic pH and the low moisture content of the honey. Bees secrete glucose oxidase, which is an enzyme that helps synthesize hydrogen peroxide from glucose. Hydrogen peroxide is a natural disinfectant and immune modulating molecule.
Our own body produces hydrogen peroxide, which is used to call on white blood cells to repair cell damage and fight bacteria, viruses and other harmful agents. The presence of this particular compound in honey accounts for its antiseptic action.Moreover, the acidic pH of pine honey (4.6 to 4.8) further contributes to its antimicrobial effects. Lastly, the low moisture content inhibits bacteria growth, adding to the antibacterial action of the variety. Studies indicate the honey is effective even against pathogenic strains of E. coli and other bacteria that could infect the respiratory and digestive systems and skin. However, it is important to make sure you purchase real pine honey if you want to enjoy such health benefits.
۵) Great for sore throat and respiratory infections. Pine honey is helpful for respiratory tract infections because of its antimicrobial action. Moreover, its density and dry stickiness help it stick to the lining of the throat, allowing it to heal and calming inflammation and irritation. It can also help calm cough and promote phlegm expectoration.
۶) Is effective against Candida. There is research that suggests honey in general can efficiently combat Candida infections (Honey has an antifungal effect against Candida species). Candida is a type of yeast normally found in our respiratory and digestive tracts, reproductive system and on our skin. Imbalances in healthy microbiota (good bacteria) populations can cause Candida populations to get out of control, resulting in fungal infections. Because of its hydrogen peroxide content, honey can efficiently inhibit Candida growth, but it is important to consult a medical professional on the subject first.
۷) Excellent antioxidant source. Pine tree honey is a rich source of polyphenolic antioxidants, notably flavonoids. Antioxidants protect against the harmful action of reactive oxygen molecules called free radicals and exert an anti-inflammatory effect. Their prevent cell damage caused by oxidative stress that can encourage the development of chronic disease such as cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease etc. The strong antioxidant properties of pine honey and honey in general also accounts for the benefits of honey consumption.
۸) Source of vitamins and dietary minerals. Although found in trace amounts, vitamins and minerals are present in honey, adding to its benefits. Pine honey has been found to contain dietary minerals such as potassium, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium and zinc, all of which contribute to the good health of the cardiovascular system, muscles, bones and immune system.
۹) Useful for skin conditions. Pine honey is also used externally for acne treatment in the form of face masks. It is said to improve pore and overall skin appearance, closing pores and giving skin a healthy glow. Honey in general has visible benefits on skin health, both cleansing the skin and tightening it for a more youthful and fresh appearance. In my experience, real honey, unaltered in any way, is a great tool for beautiful skin. You just have to apply a thin layer on the face, gently rubbing it in a little, leave it on for 15 or 20 minutes, then clean with lukewarm water. The results is instantly better looking skin.
It helps in dermatological conditions:
- For acne: Eat 6 teaspoons of pine honey. This type of honey will treat your acne which is caused by an imbalance of hormones, constipation or heavy accumulations of toxins in the body.
- For open skin pores, we should apply a mixture made of 6 tablespoons of pine honey and 4 tablespoons from a decoction of willow bark (Boil 20 grams of willow bark in 100 ml of water for 10 minutes). The mixture is left on our complexion for half an hour to an hour, then removed with some carbonated water.
- Repeat the treatment for 7 days in a row and you will see the results immediately.
- For withered, aged skin apply a mask of simple pine honey for half an hour to one hour. Clean it with milk and then apply one of your usual cream. The treatment has to be done every evening, for 30 days. Meanwhile internally should be taken polifloral honey with royal jelly 2%. The effects are spectacular.
- For cellulite, have a massage with honey mixed with a few drops of essential oil of lemon and/or orange. The mixture should be spread on the affected area and easily massaged. For 10 minutes the hands shoul