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Honey with extracted rose, pepper and cardamom is a reference in North Africa. Influenced by the Tunisian spice mix, known as Baharat, this version, slightly modified, comes to awaken the senses and childhood memories!
Extra tip: Use it on cheeses, fruit salads, drinks, cereals and sweets.
Components
Honey 95%, Rose, Macro pepper, Cardamom.
THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES OF THE ROSE FOR THE BODY
The healing properties of the rose are many and very useful for the human body. It is rich in vitamins A, E, B3 and F and gives tremendous power to vital organs of the human body, but also to the nervous system. Finally, it has a positive effect on rheumatism, headaches and sore throat.
THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES OF PEPPER FOR THE BODY
In therapeutic uses, New England and Chinese traditional medicine teach us that a cup of black pepper and honey drink helps to soothe a cough. With a teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper and 2 tablespoons of honey in a cup of boiling water, we have the most effective alternative treatment.
You can also use it as a decongestant if you mix it with boiling water and place a gauze with the infusion in the nose and mouth. Smell the hot mixture and feel relieved!
HONEY NUTRITIONAL PROPERTIES FOR THE BODY
It is rich in carbohydrates while 1/4 of its percentage are pollen grains that supply it with minerals and trace elements. Calcium, magnesium, silicon, iron, zinc and manganese, are the treasure it contains. Thus, thyme honey is known for its antiseptic and tonic power. Also, its high content of copper and boron, strengthen the fight against infections of the respiratory and digestive systems. Undoubtedly, its most powerful action is the antioxidant. Δinhibitors against prostate and breast cancer. Finally, it is full of vitamins such as vitamin A, β-carotene, and a complex of B vitamins. All of the above provide our body with energy and contribute to its proper functioning.
HISTORY "FROM GOLD" BEHIND THE PRODUCT
In Ancient Greece, love for honey has been captured with passion and emotion. Hippocrates, the father of Medicine, praises the beneficial effect of "wine honey" on the human body. Pythagoras finds with surprise that honey makes us feel less tired , while Democritus writes about longevity excluding miraculous honey!
As far as Cretan beekeeping is concerned, Crete was born with honey! The first bees are found from the Minoan era, about 4,000 years ago. During the excavations at Phaistos, clay hives were discovered from the time of the palaces dating to around 3,400 BC. Chronologically, it is long before the Homeric Age, that is, the Neolithic! At the same time, the famous gold jewel of Knossos, where two bees are holding a honeycomb, came to light again after thousands of years.
From Glafkos, the son of Minos and Crete, who drowned in a jar full of honey, chasing a mouse and resurrected by the seer Polydos with the help of a magic herb, many things have happened to this day. Many years have passed, many food products have entered our lives. And without a doubt, many traditional, eating habits of the years are shaken. But one thing is for sure: the gift of the intelligent bee will always be considered the nectar not only of the gods but also of humans!