Mustard honey combines the healing properties of mustard and polypheonal compounds and trace elements that bees produce. Due to this, it is considered a natural tonic and dietary remedy.
The benefits of mustard honey
Mustard honey acquires all useful properties together with nectar, which bees take from the plant. Mustard leaves contain vitamins A, B1, B2, C and PP, as well as calcium and iron salts. The seeds of this plant are a source of phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, sodium, zinc, iron, calcium, protein, valuable fatty oil and vitamins B1, B2 and E.
Like honey collected from other herbs, mustard honey is very beneficial for the human body. It slows down the aging process, stimulates cell regeneration and growth, enhances sexual functions and has a good antibacterial effect.
Mustard honey contains at least 300 different components and includes carbohydrates, beneficial enzymes, minerals and essential amino acids.
Despite the bitter taste of the plant itself, mustard honey has a rather sweet and piquant taste. It can be added to tea and herbal teas, or consumed alone.
Mustard honey for the treatment of diseases
In medicine, mustard honey is used for internal and external use. It is very often used during colds. At the same time, it is recommended to add freshly squeezed lemon juice to honey.
Since mustard honey is a powerful natural antiseptic, it is often used to treat inflammation in the nasal and laryngeal mucosa. In addition, it heals open wounds, abscesses and damaged skin after burns or diseases.
When treating a strong cough, mustard honey is added to a decoction of coltsfoot leaves and chamomile. To do this, you need to take 1 tbsp. l. each herb and pour 200 ml of boiling water over them, then strain and cool to 40 ° C. Add 1 tbsp to the broth. l. honey.
Treatment with mustard honey is prescribed for diseases of the lungs and bronchi, as well as for malfunctions of the thyroid gland. You can use honey in courses as a preventive measure.
It is advisable to add mustard honey to the diet of the elderly. It is a good blood thinner, promotes normal blood flow and can be a natural sugar substitute, which is especially beneficial for people with a tendency to diabetes.
It is recommended to use mustard honey and middle-aged people, as it improves memory and activates the brain. In addition, it improves blood circulation, hearing and vision, increases efficiency and tones the body.
Mustard honey is necessary for people with cardiovascular diseases, joint problems and diseases of the gallbladder and gastrointestinal tract.