Characteristics of Honey

Honey is the sweet, dense substance produced by bees. It is divided into two categories, flower honey and honeycomb honey.

Flower honey comes from the nectar of flowers and wildflowers that bees consume, which they turn into honey. This honey is stored in their combs and collected during the summer months. For each type of flower that the bees feed on, they produce a different type of honey. The most popular are orange honey, thyme honey, lavender honey and eucalyptus honey.

In contrast, honeydew honey comes from the juices of plants and from the insects that can be found on these plants. Its taste is slightly smoky and less sweet than flower honey. Forest honey, fir honey, pine honey and chestnut honey are recognized as honeydews.

This substance is particularly beneficial for the body and is considered a natural superfood. Honey prevents the growth of microbes, bacteria and carcinogenic cells. It has cardioprotective, anti-inflammatory and healing properties.

History of Honey

The consumption of honey was spread to ancient Greece by the ancient Egyptians. In ancient Greece, honey acquired a sacred role as it was believed that the gods of Olympus nourished themselves with it and the so-called “nectar”. Children were given a drink called “melikaro” which consisted of honey and milk. The sick were given “oxymel”, a mixture of honey and vinegar which was believed to combat fever. They also made “inomel” with wine and honey, which Hippocrates and Pythagoras recommended against fatigue. Thus, honey became part of the diet of all Greeks regardless of age and physical condition.

Ingredients

Honey-scented essential oil

Instructions for use

- It is used in the production of soaps, scented candles and cosmetic products. - Add a drop of honey essential oil to green tea or other favorite beverage.

- Sensual - anti-anxiety massage oil 100 ml Argan oil

50 ml almond oil
3 drops honey essential oil
2 drops vanilla essential oil
Store at room temperature, in a dark bottle. Shake well before use.

- Add 2 drops of honey to lukewarm water in your evening foot bath.
- Pour a few drops into the ceramic burner to scent the space.

- It combines well with vanilla, coconut, lavender, rose, basil, anise.

Useful tips

- The use of essential oils should be avoided during pregnancy, breastfeeding and by young children.
- Avoid direct contact with skin, eyes and mouth.
- Always use essential oils dissolved in a base oil or other catalyst.