Bees are amazing insects! And how many useful things they produce. Since ancient times, people have been using unique beekeeping products with amazing medicinal properties, among them honey, propolis, wax, drone and royal jelly, podmore, pollen, bee venom and bee bread (its other names are “bee bread”, “bread”, because bees can feed on it all year round). Perga is a particularly valuable product that serves as food for bees, which they create from the pollen of many plants for feeding the larvae.
And for humans, bee bread, enhanced by the healing properties of honey, is a medicine that contains a unique set of useful components: organic acids, enzymes, vitamins, essential oils, hormones, mineral salts, substances responsible for the production of vitamin A in the body, which is so necessary for good condition of the skin and normal vision, as well as vitamin D, which is responsible for the strength of bones, B, E and C - without which it is impossible to create new cells.
And today we will talk about how to make a very healing mixture of honey with bee bread, how to take it, and about its beneficial properties and contraindications.
Description of ingredients
Consider what each substance is from its constituents. Honey is collected by worker bees from pollen and plant juices using the salivary glands. In other words, they process plant pollen to form sweet nectar.
Perga can be seen in honeycombs, it is yellow, orange, brown. The collected pollen is processed by insects, then carefully tamped into honeycombs, under the action of bee enzymes, honey, wax, and a bee is obtained. Bees use this substance as food for brood, it is also called bee bread.
It is believed that bee bread is safe for people who are allergic to plant pollen.
In the process of processing, the pollen is affected by insect enzymes, after which it "reaches" in the combs, and becomes not dangerous for allergy sufferers.
Characteristics of bee bread
The natural product is characterized by a pleasant sweet taste with a slight sourness. Often, taste is equated with rye bread. This substance is produced in several stages.
- Initially, bees collect pollen.
- After that, it is stored in honeycombs.
- Raw materials are processed with bee nectar and saliva.
- To prevent air from getting inside, the honeycomb is sealed with honey.
- Lactic acid is formed in the pollen, which acts as a preservative.
- The pollen turns into bee bread.
You need to choose as a medicinal product only the bee bread that was obtained from meadow or forest flowers. It is believed that only wild plants have medicinal properties. You should not use a substance from plants in rural or urban areas, since they accumulate a large amount of various chemical products that are used to process plants.
Perga with honey useful properties
Honey contains a huge variety of components that are indispensable for the human body. Perga is a derivative of plant pollen, how is it useful? The processed pollen contains the beneficial qualities and substances pollinated by the bees of the plant.
Potassium is present in large quantities, which has a beneficial effect on the heart muscle, improves the functioning of the cardiovascular system. The beekeeping product regulates metabolism, helps to eliminate toxins from the body. In addition, "bread" contains a lot of protein and magnesium, which is indispensable for nervous breakdowns and constant stress.
What else is honey with bee bread useful for? The mixture provides the body with energy, vitality and health. The drug is topical to drink to regulate the work of the internal systems of the body and biochemical processes. With the correct use of the components, the regeneration processes are accelerated, the metabolism is normalized. The use of bee medicine has a beneficial effect on the reproductive system, restores potency, strengthens the immune system.
Chemical composition and caloric content of the product
The product contains a lot of carbohydrates - 74 g, versus 1 g of proteins and fats, therefore it belongs to the high-calorie one.
Examples of calories for different amounts of bee bread with honey:
- 1 tsp - 31 kcal;
- 1 tbsp. l. - 90.4 kcal;
- 200 ml - 671.66 kcal;
- 250 ml - 839.58 kcal.
Did you know? The world produces 1.4 million tons of honey, of which 400 thousand tons are exported.
Vitamin-mineral composition of honey-bee bread mixture (in 100 g):
- potassium - 25 mg;
- sodium - 25 mg;
- chlorine - 19 mg;
- phosphorus - 18 mg;
- calcium - 14 mg;
- magnesium - 3 mg;
- ascorbic acid - 2 mg;
- sulfur - 1 mg;
- iron - 0.8 mg;
- nicotinic acid - 0.2 mg;
- pantothenic acid - 0.1 mg;
- pyridoxine - 0.1 mg;
- fluorine - 0.1 mg;
- copper - 0.059;
- biotin - 0.04 mcg;
- manganese - 0.034 mg;
- riboflavin - 0.03 mg;
- folic acid - 0.015 mg;
- thiamine - 0.010 mg;
- iodine - 0.002 mg;
- cobalt - 0.0003 mg.
Cooking features
In theory, you can use the folk remedies honey and bee bread separately. But this is not entirely convenient, not everyone will like bee bread in its pure form, so most often bee nectar and processed pollen are mixed in different proportions.
Basically, they combine the two components in equal proportions or take 2 parts of honey and one part of processed pollen. When the mixture is supposed to be given to a child or a person does not like the taste of bee bread, then its volume can be reduced, for example, 3/1 or even 4/1. In case of diseases of the endocrine system, on the contrary, the volume of bee bread should be increased to 4 parts, and only 1 part of nectar should be added.
Let's take a look at how to make a natural medicine. There are 2 recipes for making honey:
- Separately crush the bee bread, then combine with honey.
- Mix the bee bread and nectar with a mixer until a homogeneous consistency, you do not need to crush the bee bread first.
How to cook at home
For a mixture of bee bread and honey to have a healing effect, you need to know how to mix the components correctly. Both honey and bee bread should be taken in the same proportions. If you have purchased bee bread with honeycombs, then it must be carefully removed from the cells, then dried and cooled to –1 ° С.
Chilled bee bread must be ground into powder and mixed with honey with a mixer until smooth. The resulting mixture must be packaged in a container that is hermetically sealed.
Video: cooking bee bread with honey at home
Help with diseases
It is useful to use honey with bee bread for the following diseases:
- problems with the endocrine system;
- anemia;
- asthenia;
- liver disease;
- depression;
- nervous disorders;
- gastrointestinal diseases;
- sclerosis;
- impotence;
- infertility;
- risk of miscarriage;
- impaired vision.
A duet of apiproducts is a real natural energetic. This natural remedy will help you regain your strength after a hard day's work or a sleepless night. There are cases when a bee product was used after suffering heart attacks and strokes, the recovery process was much faster.This fact suggests that it is important to use the substance for the prevention of heart attacks.
Often, a mixture of honey and bee bread is used by athletes as a general tonic, both internally and externally. A compress with such a substance accelerates the healing of bruises and sprains, restores and nourishes muscle tissue well.
Bee bread with honey is widely used in cosmetology, a mixture of a natural biostimulant that provides nutrition to the cells of the epidermis, a natural remedy that helps to eliminate wrinkles and sagging skin.
Which variety to choose
Today, on the shelves of sellers of bee products, there is a huge variety of varieties - from traditional, for example buckwheat, to unusual ones, for example, green.
However, the main stratum of these products is made up of three varieties - linden, buckwheat and flower.
Lime
So, linden has a long shelf life. It can maintain its original consistency for a long time, while not succumbing to the sugar process. This property sets it apart from the other two varieties - buckwheat and flower.
Also, its use will be most beneficial for the body during colds, since among these three varieties it is the most useful for viral diseases. This is due to the fact that linden also has a large amount of substances important for the human body.
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is distinguished by a large amount of iron in its composition. Another distinguishing feature is the high amount of protein, which makes this strain extremely popular with athletes.
You will definitely not be able to confuse a buckwheat variety with any other, since it has a specific taste. Unlike lime honey, it does not retain its original consistency for a long time and quickly undergoes a crystallization process.
Floral
The main “target audience” of the flower variety is the elderly and children. Such a large age range is due to the influence of this species on the human body. So, for the elderly, this variety will be useful in that it has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system, as well as nerves.
It will help children to be more concentrated and assiduous, since it has a calming effect.
Admission rules
Of course, honey with bee bread has beneficial properties and contraindications, so it is important to know how to take it correctly.
The dosage of the drug is determined depending on the disease, weight and age of the patient. As a rule, it is recommended to consume 1 teaspoon three times a day 30 minutes before meals, taking into account that the proportions are 1 part bee bread and 2 parts nectar. Treatment should be started with a small amount of the mixture - 0.5 teaspoon is enough, then you need to gradually increase the dosage.
In the case when such a combination of components is used for a child, the dosage is selected at the rate of 1 gram of processed pollen per kilogram of weight. The maximum allowable amount is 15 grams of pollen with nectar per day for children. It is strictly forbidden to give honey to infants under one year old.
The above dosages should not be exceeded, otherwise there will be an excess of vitamin in the body, and allergic reactions are also possible.
Many people wonder why take such a connection and why you can't do with honey alone. The answer lies on the surface, these components complement each other and enhance the medicinal effect on the body, purposefully acting on the existing health problem.
How to take honey with bee bread
For the manifestation of the medicinal properties of the product, you must strictly observe the dosage, otherwise you can harm yourself.
For preventive purposes, the regimen is as follows:
- children aged 6-12 - 1 tsp 2 times a day;
- adults - 1 dessert spoon twice a day.
In the treatment of acute respiratory diseases, adults need to take 3 dessert spoons of the drug 2 times a day. It is recommended to eat the mixture 30-40 minutes before meals. The duration of the preventive course is 1–2 months. If you want to continue, then you need to take a break of 3-4 weeks and repeat the treatment again.
Important! It is not recommended to drink the honey-bee bread mixture or eat it with anything.
Contraindications
There are benefits and harms from this method of treatment. For example, a high vitamin A content can worsen the condition of people with poor blood clotting. In addition, honey bee has the following contraindications:
- children less than 3 years old;
- the last stage of cancer;
- uterine fibroids;
- intolerance to any of the components;
- type 1 diabetes.
You should not use a folk remedy for people who are allergic to bee products.
In the presence of chronic diseases, it is recommended to consult with your doctor before using the drug.
In conclusion, I would like to note that a natural mixture of beekeeping products is useful for the treatment and prevention of many diseases. The ingredients perfectly complement and reveal each other, honey gives the medicine a pleasant taste, and processed pollen is a valuable supplement for the human body and at the same time is perfectly absorbed.
How to store it correctly and in what conditions
It is recommended to store the mixture at a temperature of + 5 ... + 18 ° С. The storage area should be dark and dry. Both a refrigerator and a pantry or cellar will do. The container in which the honey-bee mixture is located must be hermetically closed and there must be no toxic or strong smelling substances nearby, since the product is capable of absorbing extraneous odors. Storage duration is no more than 2 years.
Beekeeping products are a storehouse of useful substances that are so necessary for our body. Collected and processed by little winged workers, pollen and nectar is not only a tasty treat, but also an excellent source of energy and health.
Harm
But each tool has its own downside. This product can also cause some harm.
Honey and bee are not the only healthy foods that bees give us. Also valuable are: beeswax, pollen, royal and drone jelly, bee venom, beefcake and propolis.
Potential harm
So, what manifestations of harm can you face when using such a remedy:
- high allergenicity... Beekeeping products are highly allergenic. They should not be eaten by children under three years old and people with allergies;
- high sugar content... High calories and high sugar content, if consumed excessively, can lead to dental problems and diabetes.
Thus, most people will benefit from this product. But there are also obvious contraindications for taking this remedy.
Explicit contraindications
You should completely refuse to eat in such situations:
- oncological diseases of the 3-4th stage;
- diabetes;
- bleeding;
- Basedow's disease.
As you can see, the benefits of the product are enormous and the harm is minimal.
Did you know? To collect 1 kg of honey, a bee needs to make 150,000 flights and fly 300,000 km, visiting 10 million flowers.
Where to buy natural bee bread in St. Petersburg and Moscow
If you live in St. Petersburg and MSC, then you have the opportunity to buy natural bee bread from the manufacturer on the farm with delivery, the price for 100 grams is 240 rubles. You can buy Akulovka beekeeping product in two volumes:
- Perga 500 g
- Perga 250 g
We are confident in our product, since it was obtained in a natural way on a natural farm in Karelia. This fact encourages people to order natural farm products from us in order to eat tasty and profitably.Take a look at the main page of our site to view the assortment of Akulovka products, including bee bread, and zabrus, and honey.
Proper storage of the product
Perga with honey is stored in a glass container. Cork it thoroughly and place it in a dark, dry area where the product is to be stored. The optimum temperature is from 2 to 10 degrees. Under this condition, the remedy will last for several years.
Violation of the temperature storage regime will lead to damage to the product: it will either lose all its beneficial properties, or insect pests will start there.
As you can see, bee bread in combination with honey is a very good means of both prevention and treatment of many diseases. It has almost no contraindications, it can be taken by both adults and children. It is quite inexpensive and easy to manufacture.
What bee bread looks like: product photo and benefits
The most natural, untreated bee bread will be found in honeycomb... However, one has to pay for the complete naturalness with some disadvantages of bee bread in this version. It is unacceptable to store the product in rooms with high humidity. Otherwise, mold may develop, because it only spreads in humid air. If it is too hot, the wax moth larvae can eat the bee bread. The pure product is in the combs, which are black in color, and the purpose is brood. In such cells, with the exception of directly natural bee bread and wax, there are brood cocoons, the shirts of which are called merva. The share of bee bread in a honeycomb is on average 50%. In some cases, the concentration of bread for bees can reach 60%, but in any case, the rest of the mass is wax, merv and water.
If you grind the bee bread in honeycombs and add a third of the mass of natural honey, you get beech paste... To prepare the bee bread paste correctly, it is necessary that the concentration of honey in the mixture is 30%. Honey promotes long-term storage of the product. Ground bee bread is a composition with an unknown amount of pure product in terms of dry matter. The concentration of pure bee bread in bee bread rarely exceeds 30-40%. Some people do not like this type of product, as honey is already present in it. Among other shortcomings - inappropriate presentation.
Bee perga may still look like granules, we will tell you what it is. Perga, which beekeepers extract from the honeycomb, is hard to the touch. Has 6 facets of prisms. It no longer contains wax or merv. Best of all, it's dry enough to last up to 12 months. In this type of product, the presence of impurities is approaching zero. The person does not touch the granules themselves, in this regard there is no interference. A person only cleans bee bread and wax. Often freezing is used in technology, but this does not harm the product in any way - bee bread does not lose its medicinal qualities due to exposure to cold.
