Blossom Honey - Benefits and Properties

Orange blossom honey is made by bees from the flowers of the orange, lemon and clementine and tangerine trees, that is, from the flowers of citrus fruits, which are native to the Levantine area where this tree grows in great abundance. The bees transform the nectar of this perfumed flower into raw honey with a fine and aromatic character, light amber in color with a somewhat yellowish hue, although when it crystallizes it tends to turn white, and has a mild and fine flavor. The olfactory properties come from the characteristic aromatic essences of citrus fruits, so its aroma is reminiscent of the perfume of orange trees. These honeys have a large amount of sugar so they crystallize giving a solid and creamy consistency. Highly appreciated in the Mediterranean area where they consider it the queen of aromatics. Like its plants, it has a sedative effect, making it especially suitable for nervous people or those who suffer from periods of insomnia, anxiety and stress. Honey usually has the medicinal properties of the plants from which they come. Orange blossom honey brings together the nutritional properties of a good table honey together with the therapeutic properties of orange blossom.

the orange blossom

The orange blossom is native to Levante, although there are also plantations in areas of Malaga, Cordoba and Seville. It is the name given to citrus flowers, white in color and blooming in spring. These flowers have sedative properties where this benefit is also transmitted to the honey, a good combination to make the famous orange blossom water, a mixture of dried flowers, water and this sweet.

Benefits and properties of orange blossom honey

Orange blossom honey acts as a sedative on the body. People who have difficulty falling asleep or who wake up during the night will benefit from consuming this type of honey. It is recommended to take two tablespoons half an hour before bedtime, although if the person suffers from great excitement, the dose can be increased whenever you want without fear. In addition, it also acts against leg muscle cramps, helping to have complete and restful nights of rest.

As we have already indicated above, this natural product has relaxing effects on the human body, which is why it helps against insomnia. It is very suitable for nervous people, who suffer from stress or anxiety. A good glass of milk accompanied by two or three tablespoons of orange blossom honey helps us fall asleep and stay calm. It is highly recommended for nervous people, since it acts as a natural tranquilizer as well as being a very digestive product since it has the advantage of not irritating the delicate mucous membranes of the stomach. Another very common use of this natural food is for colds, dry coughs and sore throats, acting as a soothing agent for irritated areas of the throat. Orange blossom honeys have great sedative properties. Another of the great advantages is that when ingested, the body takes advantage of its properties immediately thanks to the invertase enzyme. When we take a spoonful of honey, it is absorbed quickly and its properties act more immediately.

In order for this natural food to maintain its qualities for a long time, it is necessary that its container is well closed and that we keep it in a dry place protected from sunlight.

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Azhar honey is a food derived from beekeeping, with a very fine and exquisite flavor, most people like it very much. There are several formats of these honeys, produced by the most artisan producers in the Mediterranean area, all of them of high quality, so that you can taste this delicacy of nature.