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Characteristics and benefits of linden honey
What is linden honey?
Linden honey is produced by bees that mainly suck linden flowers.
Characteristics of linden honey
Linden honey is a soft yellow color, very fragrant. It has a great ease of crystallization so it hardens quickly.
Properties of linden honey
It is a honey with antibacterial, expectorant, antihyperchloric, and sedative properties.
What is linden honey used for?
A detail of common linden flowers- Respiratory diseases: Its antibacterial capacity makes it very suitable for the treatment of respiratory system abnormalities such as colds, flu, bronchitis, etc. (Take a couple of spoonfuls of linden honey a day) (Very good to sweeten specially prepared herbal teas for these anomalies)
- Stomach disorders : It is especially indicated to neutralize excessive gastric acids, hence it can be used perfectly after meals to avoid acidity, flatulence, or gastric or duodenal ulcers. (Sweeten a digestive tisane with linden honey)
- Nervous disorders: The sedative properties of linden honey can help treat nervous problems such as anxiety or insomnia (Drink a glass of warm milk with a tablespoon of linden honey before going to sleep)
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This article was endorsed by Elisenda Carballido - Dietitian nutritionist. Postgraduate in Phytotherapy and master in Nutrition and Metabolism.
