Phacelia Honey

Phacelia honey  is classified as nectar honey and is obtained from phacelia flowers. This plant has many varieties, but in Poland the most common is the blue phacelia, which is distinguished by its beautiful, blue-violet (sometimes blue) color.

Fields covered with this species of flowers look absolutely amazing and you can almost always find bees working hard there. It is not without reason that they spend many hours in such places, and this is because phacelia is considered one of the most honey-producing plants - beekeepers often call it the "queen of honey plants". Phacelia honey obtained in this way has been called Polish manuka honey in recent years (source Onet ) due to its unique properties.

What does phacelia honey help with?

• Especially during a cold and when we feel that something is "breaking down" on us.
• It has antibacterial and protective properties.
• Phacelia honey reduces the toxic effects of nicotine, alcohol, tea and coffee on a daily basis.
• Supports the treatment of digestive system diseases.

Phacelia Honey properties:

Color:  Light or dark depending on the soil

Taste: Subtle, slightly sour (although it is not very noticeable) 

Scent:  Floral aroma

Storage:  Dry and shaded place (temp. 8-18 C)

Flowering time: May to August

Crystallization:  Medium  crystallization, from several weeks to several months.

Phacelia Honey - how to use? Application.

Phacelia honey is a good substitute for white sugar. It is recommended to use honey to sweeten teas or other drinks. Honey is better absorbed by our body, it will also have a beneficial effect on our figure. In addition, phacelia honey is very useful as a home remedy for treating colds with home remedies.

Phacelia honey also has antibacterial and protective effects, thanks to the presence of choline. Thanks to this, it supports the treatment of digestive system diseases and has a detoxifying effect.

Phacelia honey is used as a natural sweetener for sweet breakfasts, such as millet or oatmeal. It will enhance both the taste and give it a unique aroma. The sweet, delicate taste of this light phacelia honey makes it often the favorite honey of the youngest gourmets and it is usually recommended to them.

Phacelia honey in care.

What's more, phacelia honey can be used in home care, for example to prepare a cosmetic scrub. To do this, combine phacelia honey with cane sugar and olive oil. Apply the whole thing to a damp body and massage for a few minutes. This will exfoliate dead skin and make the skin more elastic and smooth to the touch. The aromatic scent of honey will add a floral scent to our cleansed skin :)

Bibliography/Sources:

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