Rape honey. Useful properties, medicinal, how to use, contraindications

Rape honey belongs to the category of "white honey", as it acquires a light shade almost immediately after harvest. The opinion about the product is divided: some consider it beneficial features indispensable in the fight against diseases, others believe that the rape, from which honey is obtained, is grown from GMO seeds.

However, studies carried out on the basis of collecting honey from different parts of the world have shown that it contains only 0.4% pollen and cannot be considered a GMO product.

Features:

The popularization of the use of rapeseed honey in Russia began relatively recently - at the beginning of the 20th century. It is not difficult to distinguish such honey from other types due to its bitter taste and crystallized structure.

Description

Rape honey is extracted from rapeseed - cruciferous plants, hence its name. There is no consensus about the country of origin of the plant, but most are inclined towards England and Holland. Since rapeseed is not found in the wild, there are doubts about its usefulness.

Also, honey is quickly candied, which is not pleasant to the Russian consumer. Nevertheless, in European countries, rapeseed honey is considered one of the best varieties of this medicinal product. To improve the presentation, manufacturers whip the product and sell it in this form.

Rape blooms twice a year: in early spring and from late summer to early October, which every beekeeper knows about. A hive with bees is brought to the rapeseed field during the flowering period, and then the workaholic insects will do their job themselves. The flowers of the plant are fragrant and emit a lot of pollen, which attracts bees. It happens that up to 50 kg of honey is obtained from 1 hectare of field.

Rape honey, the beneficial properties of which are not so widely known to Russians, looks like sweet clover: it has an opaque appearance, has a light yellow color with light blotches.

Due to its low water content, its consistency is thick and viscous. After sugaring, it acquires a fine grain structure and becomes completely white. Rapeseed honey is poorly soluble in water, so you shouldn't add it to drinks.

Storage

Crystallization of rapeseed honey is faster than that of other varieties. Regardless of the storage method, this process is inevitable.

But to preserve the beneficial properties of honey, it is better to take into account several basic rules:

• Honey is sensitive to the environment and absorbs odors easily. The container should be made of dark glass, ceramic or wooden, and also be closed with a tight lid. Metal or plastic utensils should be avoided.
• Low or high temperatures kill the beneficial properties of the product. Therefore, it is better to make a cool, dark space for storage, with an air temperature of 3-6 ° C. These can be caissons or the upper shelves of the refrigerator.
• The humidity of the surrounding area should not exceed 60%.

Chemical composition

Rape honey consists of 19% water, about 80% is sugar, including glucose, fructose and cane sugar. Everything else is organic and mineral substances, essential oils.

It contains a high concentration of vitamin C, so the value of honey increases, especially during the period of ARVI. Calcium, iron, boron, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamins B and K are the components of this type of honey.

Nutritional value per 100 g of product:

Those who follow the figure and count calories should take into account that the calorie content of rapeseed honey is quite high. You should not get carried away with its use, it is better to limit yourself to 2 tsp. in a day. The daily intake of honey for a healthy person is no more than 150 g per day.

Healing properties

Rapeseed honey is a valuable product and has beneficial properties that solve a number of health problems:

• The high concentration of vitamins C and B makes rapeseed honey an indispensable remedy for enhancing immunity and fighting colds.

• Nectar helps to remove phlegm from the lungs, strengthens the walls of blood vessels, and has a sedative effect.
• Honey has antibacterial and antiseptic properties, stops inflammation in the body and promotes wound healing.
• Lowers cholesterol, improves the condition of the gastrointestinal tract.

For women

For the female body, rapeseed honey is shown especially during menopause due to the high content of boron, which normalizes the thyroid gland, thereby balancing the hormonal background.

The product is widely used in cosmetology: it nourishes the skin, fights acne and tightens pores. Honey hair masks deeply cleanse and strengthen, add volume and healthy shine.

Rapeseed honey, the beneficial properties of which have a noticeable cosmetic effect, also helps in the fight against excess weight, despite its high calorie content.

Nutritionists recommend including a small amount of the product in the daily diet, thereby replacing sweet and fatty foods. Massage with honey will be a great addition to help reduce fat and cellulite.

You should be careful about the use of rapeseed honey during pregnancy and lactation in the absence of an urgent need.

Honey is an allergenic product and can provoke the development of intolerance in a child.

For men

Regular consumption of rapeseed honey by men strengthens health and helps to eliminate initial problems with potency. There is a popular belief that the product helps to fight alcohol addiction. Due to its high carbohydrate content, honey gives energy and supports physical strength.

For children

It is recommended to introduce rapeseed honey into the diet of a child not earlier than 3 years of age. The product has a beneficial effect on the health of the baby, helps with ARVI, inflammatory and bacterial processes.

This result of beekeeping helps with nervous and emotional excitement, calming and reducing the hyperactivity of the child. In adolescence, rapeseed honey is used not only internally, but also as a cosmetic against acne and excess sebum.

Contraindications for admission

Each product can contain substances intolerable by a certain group of people and rapeseed honey is no exception. The daily rate is no more than 150 g per day. Honey is best absorbed in the morning when combined with liquids. This can be warm tea, water, or milk. To preserve useful properties, the product should be heated to a temperature above 60 ° C.

Due to its high sugar content, taking rapeseed honey is contraindicated for people suffering from diabetes or obesity. Those who are prone to allergies should start taking honey gradually, starting with 1/2 tbsp. l., while observing the state of health. Children should be careful to introduce rapeseed honey into their diet; it should not be used before the age of 3 years.

Treatment methods

Rape honey, whose beneficial properties help to overcome various diseases, is widely used in alternative medicine.

Relief of nervous tension

Rapeseed honey promotes relaxation, calms the nervous system, helps to put in order the emotional background, relieves insomnia... It is often used to reduce over-activity and instill perseverance in school-age children.

To relieve nervous tension, it is recommended to drink a cocktail consisting of 1 tbsp. warm milk and 1 tsp. rapeseed honey. Moreover, the temperature of the drink should not exceed 60 ° C, otherwise the beneficial properties will be reduced. The best treatment time is one hour before bedtime.

Strengthening the cardiovascular system

This natural product helps to strengthen the heart muscle and blood vessel walls, and normalizes blood pressure. Glucose, which is part of honey, makes it an excellent remedy for the prevention of diseases of the cardiovascular system.

With pressure drops and blood sugar levels, a remedy consisting of 1 tbsp will help. water and 1 tsp. rapeseed honey. This mix should be taken in the morning before meals for 2 weeks to prevent and improve the general condition.

Remedy for colds

Perfectly warms up the body from the inside, disinfects, fights colds and ARVI tincture based on rapeseed honey. It should be noted that this method of treatment is strictly contraindicated for people suffering from alcohol dependence.

So, to prepare the tincture you will need:

• 350 g honey;
• 100 ml of water;
• 350 ml of vodka.

First you need to pour the honey with warm water and mix everything. To preserve the properties of the drink, it is best to use a glass jar. The liquid should be infused for 5-10 minutes. and add vodka there. After thoroughly mixing all the ingredients, leave the tincture in a cool, dark place for 2 months. The tincture should be used for colds in an amount of 50 ml after meals.

Another recipe that is effective for colds also includes alcohol.

To prepare the tincture, you will need the following:

1. Ingredients: vodka 200 ml, 1 tbsp. l. rapeseed honey, cloves (5 buds).
2. Put honey and cloves in a glass container, pour vodka.
3. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly, close the lid and put in a cool dark place for 3 weeks.
4. Strain the resulting mixture.

Do not abuse the drink, when a cold occurs, it is enough to take 50 ml before bedtime.

Normalization of housing and communal services

Rapeseed honey improves digestion, removes toxins from the body, and speeds up metabolic processes. Nectar is also taken in order to lose weight, as it removes excess fluid and cleanses the intestines. For this, 1 tbsp. l. dilute rapeseed nectar in 200 ml of warm water. The remedy should be taken in the morning.

Application in traditional medicine

If traditional methods of treatment do not provide for the widespread use of rapeseed honey, then traditional medicine, on the contrary, sees in it a source of health and healing from diseases.

From sciatica and rheumatism

Rape honey helps to cope with diseases such as sciatica and rheumatism, reduce pain and ease the course of diseases. To prepare a folk remedy, you will need a black radish root crop and rapeseed honey. A cone-shaped depression should be cut out in the vegetable, filled with nectar and left overnight.

It should be applied to sore spots 2 times a day with massaging movements. The resulting infusion is also good for cough and sore throat. In this case, it is used twice a day in the morning and in the evening for 1 tbsp. l.

Cold runny nose

If you have a runny nose, you can also use healthy rapeseed honey. In such a situation, a small piece of sugared food is suitable, which should be placed in the nose and lie down for 20 minutes. You should not be afraid of a slight tingling or burning sensation, these symptoms are quite normal.

Alcoholism treatment

In the fight against alcohol dependence, rapeseed, which contains a high concentration of potassium, helps. A sharp decrease in this trace element is observed in those suffering from an ailment, in connection with which the harmful craving increases.

There is a special 3-day diet designed for such cases. On the first day, they consume 2 tbsp. l. useful nectar 6 times, the second - every 2 hours, and the final - 6 tbsp. l. 3 times a day. Such a scheme, if not relieve the disease, then at least reduce the craving for alcohol.

Means in cosmetology

Rape honey, whose beneficial properties are well known in medicine, is actively used in cosmetology. It has regenerating, restorative, rejuvenating qualities, and also copes with acne and relieves inflammation.

The product is also used for body care, fights cellulite, makes the skin elastic and velvety. The big advantage of using rapeseed honey is its availability and ease of use.

Face care

Anti-aging care can be started from the age of 25 to prevent the first signs of aging. Complex care is required, which includes masks. Rapeseed honey can be the main ingredient in these home treatments

To prepare an anti-aging mask, you need to beat the egg white, add 2 tbsp. l. strained rye flour and put 1 tbsp. l. rapeseed honey. Mix all ingredients thoroughly, apply the resulting mass to cleansed skin for 10-15 minutes. The procedure should be repeated 2 times a week for one month, in which case the effect will be noticeable.

The problem of acne is relevant not only for teenagers, but also for older people. Masks with the addition of rapeseed honey are an actual solution to this problem.

One of the many options includes only onion juice and honey. The first ingredient is easy to obtain: finely chop fresh onions until gruel is formed. Mix the resulting pulp with honey in equal proportions, apply to the affected areas in the form of a compress for 20 minutes.

Apply twice a day, if there are no changes in a week or signs of allergy appear - consult a doctor and discontinue use.

Body care

To preserve youth, fit and slim figure, procedures that include rape honey are suitable. Honey scrub will help to get rid of cellulite, it is quite possible to prepare it yourself at home.

Rapeseed honey is mixed with olive oil in proportions of 3: 1, and st. l. cinnamon and the required amount of moisturizer. Apply the scrub on hot skin while showering and leave for 15 minutes. It is worth paying special attention to problem areas.

Honey wraps also help accelerate blood circulation and regeneration of the upper skin. To carry out this procedure yourself, you should use rapeseed honey with the addition of orange essential oil. The product must be applied to problem areas, wrapped with cling film, put on warm clothes on top or tie a scarf.

It is better to spend 1-3 hours in this form. If discomfort, tingling or irritation occurs, wash off with plenty of water.

A good effect is given by regular honey massage, which is not difficult to do at home and on your own.... Moreover, it gives the best effect in combination with scrub and wrap.

The technology is simple: a small amount of rapeseed honey is pounded between the palms, if the consistency is too crystallized, you should add a little water, then you should pat the problem areas with patting movements. The skin should take on a reddish tint, after which the massage can be stopped. The procedure should be carried out 2 to 4 times a week.

Hair care

At least once a week it is necessary to thoroughly cleanse the scalp from external impurities. Rapeseed honey acts as an assistant - its sugared structure will work gently. To prepare a scrub, you need to mix rapeseed honey with sea salt in a 1: 1 ratio. For oily hair, add a couple of drops of peppermint essential oil.

Rapeseed honey hair masks have not gained much popularity. However, there is the following recipe for moisturizing hair: mix 200 ml of oily sour cream with 2 tbsp. l. rapeseed honey.

Apply the mixture to the hair along the entire length, cover with a foil or shower cap. To enhance the moisturizing effect, you can wear a warm hat on top or wrap your head in a towel. After 30 min. wash off the mask with plenty of shampoo.

The possibilities of rapeseed honey are due to its beneficial properties. Honey is an excellent remedy for combating diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, colds, cardiovascular system, and is also widely used in cosmetology.

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