Some
of the extraordinary qualities of the Sidr Honey
HIGHLY
POTENT - Yemeni's beekeepers who are strict in ensuring the honeys purity and
potency will allow their bees to die rather than feed the bees with sugary
syrup. Typically, bees of a certain hive make 37,000 trips just to make half a
kilo of honey but bees fed solely on the nectar of the Sidr flower die after
making about 3 trips! The weaker bees cannot withstand the potency of the nectar
of this remarkable tree.
ORGANIC
- the Sidr trees are grown wild and uncultivated in the desert areas of Yemen.
RAW
& PURE - in Yemen, the method of beekeeping has always been a traditional
one. No chemicals or drugs allowed (in modern agriculture, chemicals and
antibiotics are widely used to control mites and other bee diseases in the
hives). No machinery used. All are done using their hands, a little smoke (from
dried camel skins) and knives. The honey is then poured, unheated and raw, into
containers, thus preserving its vital live enzymatic constituents.
NATURAL
APHRODISIAC - mixed with carrot seeds, it becomes an aphrodisiac. A blend of
the honey with certain combination of nuts, ginseng and herbs are claimed to be
better than Viagra, with no side effects.
MEDICINAL
- every drop of honey holds the spark of
life. Our forefathers had understood honey's remarkable healing gift and had
used it successfully in curing most diseases. Sidr honey has been reported to
be good for liver problems, stomach ulcers, respiratory infections, diseases
resulting from malnutrition, digestive problems, constipation, eye diseases,
infected wounds and burns, surgical wounds (incl. caesarian), promote speedy recovery
after childbirth, facilitates menstruation, (with various plants) it can be
used against epilepsy, strengthened the immune systems, to promote general
health and vitality.
ANTIOXIDANT
- Some honeys are found to have as much
as 75-150 mg ascorbic acid per 100g while others, less than 5mg per 100mg.
Antioxidants are important in counteracting the damage caused to the body by
free radicals which play a role in the aging process and in triggering diseases
such as arterial disease and cancer.
Research has found that darker honeys have higher antioxidant
properties.
ANTIBACTERIAL
- medical science is rediscovering the effectiveness of honey in the use of
alternative therapies in areas where the development of antibiotic-resistant
bacteria (the "superbugs") spreads. Honeys may differ in the potency
of its antibacterial activity thus affecting its healing abilities. Some honeys
are no more antibacterial than sugar, while others can be diluted more than
100-fold and still halt the growth of bacteria.
The
honey that is harvested during winter is best, followed by spring, autumn then
summer.
The
Sidr honey of Yemen tastes delicious, different from those of other regions
because the soil of Yemen is richer and this influences the flavor.
Extracted
from Source: <http://sidrhoney.tripod.com/id12.html>
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