Recently, an unusual sort of honey, dygilevy, appeared on our shelves. It costs much higher than other varieties. People often wonder what it is, maybe another soap bubble or a panacea of unknown origin. Although in Altai and in the north of the Eurasian continent, this species has been known and popular for a long time, we have it freely available relatively recently. What is this product, try to figure it out.
Features and Features
Angular honey - a rare and expensive variety. It is produced very little due to the limited growing areas of the honey. It is considered very useful, and this is not surprising, since its honey plant is an arcing or angelicus.
- Origin - The honey plant is Dagil (angelica), an medicinal plant of the Umbrella family. Dagil grows in the north of Eurasia and in Altai, honey is also produced there.
- Colour - dark, from rich amber, to brown with sparkle.
- Aroma The product is pleasant and rather gentle, unlike any other variety.
- Taste - bright and quite sharp, with a hint of caramel and a pleasant aftertaste.
- Consistency - quite thick.
- Collection period - Honey plant blooms in July-August, then nectar is collected.
- Crystallization time - long, sugaring, only becomes thicker, there is a slight graininess. With proper storage, it can remain almost in its original form almost all winter.
Calorie and chemical composition
Caloric content of the product - 328 kcal.
100 grams of the product contains:
- Carbohydrates - about 82 g, of which: fructose - 37-42%, glucose - 32-39%; maltose - 2-4%, sucrose - no more than 2%.
- Proteins - 0.2-0.3 g.
- Fats - no.
Macro and trace elements contained in the product:
- manganese;
- nickel;
- chromium;
- copper;
- fluorine;
- zinc;
- sodium;
- phosphorus;
- calcium;
- iodine;
- iron.
Did you know? Medicinal properties of angelica root became known in the Middle Ages due to the plague epidemic. There is a legend that for a long time the monks were looking for the means to fight the terrible disease, and when they had practically lost hope, Archangel Michael himself gave a hint.
Useful properties for the body
The unique properties of this variety are due to the medicinal qualities of its honey plant. Angelica has long been known in folk medicine as a medicinal plant.
Learn also about the beneficial properties of these types of honey, like pumpkin, black-maple, hawthorn, willow-wort, espartse, sweet, acacia, chestnut, buckwheat, acacia, lime, rapeseed, phacelia.Dyagilovy bee gift has such properties:
- anti-inflammatory;
- antiviral and bactericidal;
- raises a tone;
- stimulates immunity;
- promotes mental activity and concentration;
- has a wound healing effect;
- helps fight the effects of radiation;
- removes toxins;
- has a sedative effect;
- contributes to the overall strengthening of the body.
The product obtained by bees from angelica helps with such diseases:
- viruses;
- lung disease;
- colds;
- poisoning;
- diseases of the cardiovascular system;
- all sorts of problems of the gastrointestinal tract;
- diseases of the urinary and reproductive system.
It has proven itself in hormonal changes and menopausal women.
Learn how with menopause recommend maral root, green walnut, mountain ash red, goji berries.Men will be useful for the prevention of prostatitis and to increase libido, correction of sexual disorders. Helps with sleep disorders.
Is it possible
In some situations, special attention should be paid to eating bee products.
Important! Honey from angelica is not recommended to dissolve in milk.
Pregnant
In pregnancy, as is known, the use of most drugs is excluded. They can be successfully replaced by the use of dextrous honey, but you should consult with your doctor, since this product often causes allergic reactions.
In such cases as cold, insomnia, problems of the gastrointestinal tract, heartburn in the later periods, bee gift is an excellent remedy. But do not forget about the high calorie content of the product. If you are prone to rapid weight gain, you should use a treat delicately.
Losing weight
Those who decide to lose a few extra pounds should not think that you need to completely eliminate bee products from the diet. It is necessary, of course, to remember its calorie content, but 2-3 spoons of delicacy a day will not harm your figure.
In addition, the regular use of a small amount of bee gift has its positive sides:
- helps the proper functioning of the digestive tract;
- removes toxins;
- causes the production of bile, which helps burn fat;
- relieves fatigue;
- cheers up;
- satisfies the need for sweets.
With diabetes
People with a diagnosis of type I diabetes generally cannot eat foods that contain various sugars. But for those with type II diabetes, sometimes you can treat yourself to a spoon of honey (but not more than one per day). There is also a gestational type, which occurs temporarily during pregnancy, due to hormonal changes in a woman’s body. In this case also a spoon of honey does not harm.
Did you know? For the production of one teaspoon of honey requires the labor of twelve bees throughout their lives.
Use in traditional medicine
Traditional medicine since ancient times uses the gift of bees for the treatment and prevention of various diseases. And in the treatment of colds, no recipe can do without an amber treasure.
Gargling for sore throat
In folk medicine, there are several effective remedies for treating sore throats, which include bees gift.
Familiarize yourself with how to apply for angina aloe, propolis, red elder, cinquefoil goose, kalanchoe, raspberry, dogrose.For example, such: dissolve a teaspoon of honey in a glass of water at room temperature. The resulting solution gargle.
You can prepare rinsing with carrot juice, for its preparation the following ingredients are necessary:
- Freshly squeezed carrot juice - 1/2 cup;
- boiled water - 1/2 cup;
- honey - 1 tbsp. spoon;
- iodine - 3-4 drops.
Stomatal rinse
Some experts believe that in the treatment of stomatitis should not use honey, as it creates a favorable nutrient medium for the development of bacteria. However, the fact that the product of beekeeping is the first natural antiseptic, for some reason they lose sight of. Therefore, we present a recipe for a very effective remedy for inflammation of the oral cavity. A tablespoon of dried leaves of chamomile pour 0.5 liters of boiling water.
Insist for 0.5 hour, then strain out and cool to body temperature. In the broth add 1 tbsp. spoon of honey agaric and mix. Rinse every 2 hours for 6-7 days.
Lotion against boils
Excellent folk remedy for furunculosis:
- 2 tbsp. spoons of flax seeds;
- 1 medium bulb;
- 2 tbsp. spoons of honey.
Finely chop the onion, chop the flax seeds, mix everything with honey. Heat on low heat until the first signs of boiling, then remove from heat. Cool to body temperature and apply to a boil.
Boils are struggling with the help of yarrow, zabrus, snapdragon, aconite, bird cherry, horsetail, lettuce.You can make cakes for which you need to take in equal parts:
- honey;
- flour;
- laundry soap 72% (rubbed).
How can be used for cosmetic purposes
Bee products are widely used in cosmetology. Used more often in masks, all kinds of tonic and scrubs.
Important! Honey itself is not an allergen. The reason - in the remnants of pollen that are present in it.
Anti wrinkle
On the basis of the bee gift make nourishing, tightening and moisturizing masks from wrinkles. You can simply put a spoonful of honey on your skin for 30 minutes, then remove it and wash your face with warm water.
In the event that you have dry skin, you can add oil, if too greasy - calendula tincture.
Against acne
To combat acne or teenage acne, try to make such a solution for washing: for 1 liter of boiled water take 1 spoon of honey.
Against acne use barberry, clary sage, field mustard, parsnip, rosemary.You can make such masks: on a spoon of honey 5-7 drops of tea tree oil. Put on the places of accumulation of eels, the duration of the procedure - 20 minutes.
Did you know? One bee swarm weighs about 7 kg on average, and during the winter it eats honey five times its own weight.
How to choose and distinguish real honey from fake
This product is expensive, so it is not surprising that there are many hunters to give out fake for high-quality honey.
How to distinguish a quality product from a fake by eye:
- This variety can not be cheap, keep this in mind when you are offered to buy it on the cheap.
- Starch is usually not added to such a product, it quickly crystallizes, which is not typical of this variety, and will produce deceit.
- Mature honey from angelica before September do not sell.
- With a spoon flows down a thin stream quickly enough.
- If it is heated in a spoon, it will not "burn", only melt, and then begin to boil.
- Too dark color is often evidence that burnt sugar has been added.
- Do not purchase the product from the refrigerator or if the container was in the sun.
- If honey foams during transfusions, it is immature.
- Honey cannot be kept in plastic, copper or galvanized containers, remember this.
- The weight of a liter of honey should be at least 1.4 kg, if the product offered to you weighs less - it has not matured.
- The product stratified into fractions, solid at the bottom, liquid at the top, should not be purchased.
Learn more about how to test honey for quality and naturalness.
Some simple ways to check the quality of the product with the help of available tools:
- Dissolve some honey in water. It should dissolve all, without residue. Drip a few drops of vinegar, if foam is formed, then there is chalk in the composition.
- Put some honey on the paper, if a wet stain has formed around, it means that there is water in the product.
- A crouton or a slice of stale bread, with honey applied on it, will remain firm in a few minutes if the product is of high quality and get crushed if water is present.
Storage conditions
It depends on how you store the product of beekeeping how long you can enjoy it, and whether it will retain its useful properties. It is best of all to use wooden kegs or birch bark for storage.
But the most common variant is quite suitable for us - a glass jar with a tight plastic lid. You can also use containers made of aluminum, porcelain or ceramics with glaze. But what can not be used is plastic, copper or galvanized containers.
The ideal storage conditions for a product are:
- air temperature - from -5 to + 20 ° С;
- humidity - up to 75%.
Important! Honey can not be subjected to heat treatment, it loses its useful properties. The maximum temperature of the liquid in which this product can be dissolved without losing its qualities is +45 ° C.
Contraindications and harm
The main contraindication is individual intolerance and allergies. In addition, this variety tends to quite often cause allergic reactions.
In addition to people suffering from diabetes, it is worthwhile to pay attention to the honey from angelica to pregnant women, it is necessary to limit the use to people who are prone to fullness. If you like to eat it on an empty stomach, it will be better to have breakfast for half an hour.
The product starts the digestive processes, it is worth keeping this in mind.
Now you know what a bee's gift represents, the honey bearer of which is angelica. From the foregoing, it can be concluded that this is a great healing agent with a pleasant unusual taste. His main, and perhaps the only drawback - possible allergic reactions. But this disadvantage is characteristic of almost all bee products. But you can surprise and please your guests on a cold winter evening, giving them fragrant tea with an unusual, tasty and, most importantly, useful delicacy.