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The Language of Honey : A Dictionary of Honey Varieties and Their Health Benefits

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This book contains over 150 honey varieties and their healing benefits.

In the most ancient mythologies honey was considered a gift from the sky. It was the privileged food of the immortal Olympian gods. Pline named it "saliva of the stars", "sweat of the sky". For the Greeks it falls from the clouds and it glides along the trees. Aristotle affirms that it is "born from the dew overlaid on the flowers." The famous medieval physicist Paracelsus called it the "Elixir of Life". The useful properties of various plants which are present in that particular variety of honey will help to heal various diseases.

Sainfoin honey

General characteristics:

  • In the opinion of many connoisseurs, Sainfoin honey is known as one of the most delicious and useful varieties of honey in the world.
  • Kyrgyzstan sainfoin honey was awarded the best honey in the world in 2013 and 2015.
Major active elements: Sainfoin honey is rich in biologically active substances, macro and micro-elements, enzymes, vitamins, and carotene. It contains large amounts of ascorbic acid. Sainfoin seeds contain fatty oils with solid fatty acids, raffinose and sucrose.

Healing effects:
  • Sainfoin honey helps improve blood circulation and strengthens the capillary vessels.
  • It is irreplaceable in case of potency problems.
  • Medicines prepared on the basis of Sainfoin help in the process of hormone production in men, and also increase their sexual activity.
  • It is very useful for nursing mothers.
  • Sainfoin white honey helps to regulate the digestive system.It is advised to patients who suffer from diseases of the intestines and the stomach.
  • Sainfoin honey has diaphoretic and diuretic effects.
  • It can cure various skin diseases, even psoriasis.
  • Women use it for body wraps, massage, and nourishing masks.
  • It strengthens the blood vessels.
  • It is useful for metabolic disorders.I
  • t reduces pain in case of burns, ulcers, frostbite, wounds.
  • It relieves fatigue.It improves memory.
  • It helps with sleep problems.
  • Always seek advice from a professional before using honey medicinally.

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Product Details
Independently Published
152106492X / 9781521064924
Paperback / softback
20/04/2017
238 pages, Illustrations, black and white; Illustrations, black and white
133 x 203 mm, 277 grams
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