The healing properties of honey with cedar gum have been known to folk medicine for a long time, because the composition of such a drug includes two natural components, the importance of which for health has been known for many centuries. From the article you will learn about the properties of this rare healing treat and its use in medicine and cosmetology.

Properties of honey with cedar resin

For several millennia, cedar resin and honey have been used as a medicine. The therapeutic properties of the product are not canceled by modern traditional medicine and are widely promoted by popular science literature.

The uniqueness of the unusual resinous honey lies in the fact that its composition cannot be reproduced in industrial volumes, because honey is collected by bees and gum is harvested manually in taiga cedar forests, and then thoroughly cleaned of pieces of bark.

Did you know? The ancient Slavs called the resin resin the resin of conifers for its healing properties, primarily for its ability to heal wounds.

Honey with resin is the result of combining a natural beekeeping product and food tar secreted by cedar trees. The resinous product is popularly called resin, and in the scientific literature it is referred to as turpentine, a colorless viscous substance with a characteristic coniferous smell.

The bulk of the unique product is healing honey, which is collected by bees from different honey plants. Its quality and medicinal properties depend on the geography and topography, weather conditions, season, bee breed, floral characteristics.

Another component is cedar resin. Anyone who has visited the cedar forest at least once will remember for a long time the feeling of cleanliness, freshness and health, because the air saturated with resinous aroma is practically sterile and protects against infections, and the emitted resin serves the plants as a natural antibiotic.

Residents of the forest regions where cedars grew knew about the healing properties of this tree and for centuries used the raw materials obtained from it to heal many diseases. These properties are fully transmitted by cedar resin, and honey only enhances the healing and bactericidal properties, replenishes the composition with vitamins and increases the nutritional value.

The honey portion of the product contains carbohydrates (fructose, glucose, maltose, melesitose), proteins, enzymes, antioxidants, amino acids, mineral and vitamin components (group B, C, A, E, PP and K).

Gum resin oil enriches the composition with terpenes, succinic and fatty acids, esters of resins and alcohols. The content of vitamins C and D in natural resin is about 70%.

Medicinal properties and benefits

Honey combined with resin is an excellent cure for many diseases. Effective for heart disease, arthritis, lowers cholesterol. Honey and turpentine relieve abdominal pain and bloating, facilitate digestion. You can give it for colds and flu. Interestingly, moderate and regular drinking of water with a honey product in the morning and evening causes weight loss even in very obese people.

Substances contained in plant components and transferred to the final product can restore the health and balance of chemical elements, positively affecting the functioning of living cells and strengthening the tissues of the entire human body. They provide a harmonious balance of all common processes and the functioning of each individual cell.

• Also, honey with cedar resin is appreciated due to the fact that it:
• facilitates the flow of respiratory infections and inflammation of the upper respiratory tract, bronchitis, pneumonia, prevents the development of tuberculosis and anemia due to tannins, alkaloids, antioxidants, terpenes and natural antibiotics;
• It has a therapeutic effect in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, enhances the regeneration of the mucous membrane of the stomach and esophagus after inflammation and complications after treatment with pharmaceuticals, regulates bowel function, relieves heartburn and restores acid-base balance;
• in case of blood diseases and circulatory problems, it cleans blood vessels from deposits, increases their elasticity, removes toxic substances from the body, increases the number of leukocytes;
• enriches the body with vitamins B, B1, B2, B3 (PP) and B4, ascorbic acid and provitamin A (beta-carotene);
• possesses bactericidal properties - they are provided by volatile compounds of phytoncides of gum and honey;
• has a beneficial effect in disorders of the nervous system, various types of neurosis and insomnia;
• protects wounds from suppuration and infections in case of skin diseases; treats burns and inflammations, such as eczema, boils, allergic dermatitis, and leads to a quick recovery;
• with joint diseases, removes salt deposits; recommended for people with rheumatism and gout;
• improves the body's defenses, strengthens the nervous, immune and circulatory systems, increases vitality and overall well-being;
• restores the normal function of the immune system in acute and chronic diseases, fights viruses, parasites and pathogens;
• useful for children suffering from rickets - they give them a honey drink to replenish the body with vitamin D and bone mineralization, during the period of loss of milk teeth and constant growth. It is also indicated for purulent dermatitis, increases the protective forces of children and strengthens the immune system;
• possesses antitumor activity against cultures of cancer cells of the epithelium of the nose and throat.

Harm and contraindications

• To avoid negative effects on the body of a beneficial mixture of honey and gum, one should observe moderation in use and be aware of contraindications, namely:
• individual intolerance to active biological components;
• allergic and cross-reactions to beekeeping products;
• hypersensitivity of the autonomic nervous system to certain food irritants;
• pregnancy and breastfeeding;
• acute hepatitis and pancreatitis;
• obesity or diabetes.

Any sweetener is contraindicated for people with excess weight, diabetes and liver problems, since honey contains a lot of fructose, to which the body reacts with a large release of insulin. It damages the pancreas and overloads the liver.

Important! Uncontrolled use may cause side effects, including headache, sleep disturbance, cough.

How to distinguish real from fake

Honey with gum can be bought in the distribution network, but it is important to know how to distinguish a natural product from a fake. Here it is worthwhile to turn to sellers who have proven their worth and to trademarks that have a certificate for the goods.

Sometimes infusion of needles or pine nuts is added to honey. These products do not provide the same effective treatment as in a mixture with medicinal resin, they are less fragrant and do not leave a spicy, slightly bitter and tart aftertaste inherent in honey and resin.

But talk about fake in such cases should not be - you just need to carefully study the composition on the label. A fake can only be classified if artificial honey is used instead of natural honey.

A high-quality product with resin should always be viscous and thick regardless of the production period, have an amber color (sometimes darker or greenish shades from straw to light brown), spicy coniferous taste and smell. Crystallization of the product proceeds slowly, depending on the type of plants from which nectar is collected, and can last for a year.

Application

Before use, test the mixture by rubbing a small amount into the skin of your forearm and hold it overnight. If there is no redness in the morning, then you can safely use this extremely useful product. Recommended intake - daily on an empty stomach 1-2 teaspoons of the mixture.

Important! This mixture can be taken regularly, but not more than one month, after which the course can be resumed after 2-3 weeks.

Such use will strengthen the immune system, improve overall well-being and prevent seasonal colds. The regular use of a honey-resin mixture can cleanse the body of heavy metals and toxins. But it should be remembered that a healing product is more likely to be a medicine than dessert after completing a meal.

To preserve all healing qualities, the product should be stored in a tightly closed container in a dark, cool place. The preservative effect of cedar resin and the presence of propolis in honey not only provide its best storage, but also save therapeutic properties in general up to 5 years.

In folk medicine

Beekeepers and herbalists use a mixture of honey with gum for healing respiratory diseases, inflammation of the upper respiratory tract, bronchitis. When taken orally as a warm drink, the product dissolves thick secretions, facilitates expectoration and cleanses the respiratory system, and as a rinse it is effective for follicular tonsillitis, pharyngitis, stomatitis and gum inflammation.

Folk doctors prepare a warm ointment from honey with resin (mustard can be added) and it is recommended to massage the body over the ribs or to apply a bandage soaked in the mixture to relieve the pain caused by pneumonia.

In the season of flu and colds, this remedy will be an excellent home prophylaxis of diseases, and in case of infection it will facilitate the course of the disease.

A mixture of honey with gum with the addition of camphor oil in equal amounts is considered an old remedy for sprains. The mixture is rubbed with massage movements into the affected area. The mixture can be put in hot water and inhaled fumes to eliminate nasal congestion or instilled into the nostrils with a warm composition.

To treat small cuts and abrasions, a small amount of honey with resin should be applied to the tissue and bandaged to the wound.

In cosmetology

The astounding cosmetic effect that honey gum gives when cleansing the skin, and the visible rejuvenation after treatment with the mixture are well known.

For external use as masks, the composition is an effective anti-inflammatory and decongestant in the treatment of acne, soothes irritated skin and smoothes wrinkles. Positive effect on the epidermisSaturating it with natural vitamins and minerals, it maintains an acid-base balance and makes the skin supple and soft to the touch.

Did you know? Sumerian clay tablets found during archaeological excavations confirm the use of raw materials of conifers even 5 thousand years BC. e.

As an external therapeutic agent, the composition is used to improve the condition of nails. (eliminates their fragility) and hair masks give them splendor and density. Honey wraps help get rid of cellulite, eliminate stretch marks, improve skin quality and help delay the aging process. The honey massage technique on the stomach, back and legs helps to lose weight, and the addition of salt is an excellent peeling to remove dead skin particles and has a local calming effect.

The use of honey with turpentine improves the condition of the skin and hair of people working in difficult climatic conditions, polluted environments or leading an intensive lifestyle, has a softening effect, relieves dryness and peeling, tones the skin.

The product promotes better absorption and consumption of active components in the deep tissues and subcutaneous tissue, providing stabilization of metabolism and expansion of capillaries, which activates muscle circulation.

So, despite the possibility of allergic reactions and some contraindications, the use of honey with gum can have a beneficial effect on the whole body and on the appearance in particular. Follow only the measure and indications for use, and if necessary, consult a doctor.