One of the most popular and most widely used natural medicine which almost every home has is the valuable nectar of bees – honey.

Though most often used to sweeten tea, it is an exceptionally valuable medicine in oral and local use as well as an effective cosmetic product.

There are many types of honey and all of them are therapeutic. All honeys are biocatalysts and are good for digestion.

Naturally, this is true only if we’re talking about real honey, not imitation products, which are, unfortunately, increasingly present in the market.

Real, natural honey can be of great benefit with any malady.

Meet as many as 20 types here, and choose which works best for you.

1. Linden honey

Linden honey has a clear, almost translucent colour and a mild flavour.

It relieves respiratory problems and is recommended for colds and the flu.

It promotes sweating, has a beneficial effect on digestion, relieves spasms and soothes pain.

It is useful for kidney problems because it stimulates the excretion of toxins from the body.

Linden honey should be taken by patients with heart problems.

Specially recommended: if you suffer from asthma, eat a full teaspoon of grated horseradish with linden honey.

2. Wildflower honey

Wildflower or meadow honey is made from various types of flowers, depending on the climate. It has a mild and aromatic flavour.

Because of its special composition it is recommended for boosting the immune system and for recovery after an illness, as well as for seasonal allergies and allergic asthma.

For allergic asthma, it is recommended you take a wildflower honey from your surrounding area because it will contain the pollens of all types of flowers which cause potential allergies.

Take one spoon of honey a day throughout the year to strengthen the immune system and to fight allergies.

3. Acacia honey

Acacia honey is characterized by a particularly light yellow colour and mild flavour.

This type of honey suits most people because you can barely sense its aroma when added to drinks.

It’s a great choice for children (at least one year old) and for people recovering after an illness.

It is also used in dealing with vascular problems and constipation. Because of its sedative effect, it helps with sleeplessness, nervousness and feelings of tension.

To wind down before bed have a cup of lemon balm tea with a teaspoon of Acacia honey.

Smokers are advised to eat a spoon of Acacia honey immediately after waking.

4. Buckwheat honey

Buckwheat honey is the darkest and has a powerful, tart taste.

It is rich in minerals and antioxidants, which is why it is one of the healthiest of honeys.

It is recommended for anaemics and is also extremely helpful with coughs.

For cough relief in children, give them a teaspoon of honey before bed.

5. Sage honey

Sage honey is usually light yellow to greenish in colour, with a moderately sour taste of sage.

It has a relaxing effect and also boosts the mood.

It is an excellent addition to preparations for the gout.

Croatia’s sage honey is a leader in treating problems of the respiratory system, particularly the cough, and also in boosting immunity.

6. Chestnut honey

Chestnut honey has a distinctive red-brown colour.

It has a heavy taste that displeases some people.

Because of its powerful antibiotic effect, it is one of the most therapeutic types of honey.

It is used with almost all illnesses and infections.

It is effective with ulcers, jaundice, urinary tract bacteria, weak circulation and weakened heart muscle.

It aids the digestive tract.

A tablespoon of chestnut honey just before bed helps against constipation.

Many also use it for oral hygiene – it cleans the teeth better than toothpaste.

Smokers, whose bodies build up toxins and who often have problems with coughing, are recommended to eat a tablespoon of chestnut honey on an empty stomach in the morning.

7. Christ’s Thorn honey

Christ’s Thorn honey is a high quality honey which is yellow in colour and difficult to forge.

It crystalizes quickly and has a more gentle taste.

It is rich in acetylcholine, which stimulates circulation and vascular system activity.

It aids in lowering harmful cholesterol.

It strengthens immunity, helps with respiratory problems, and is used preventively in the treatment of malignant diseases.

Christ’s Thorn honey can also be used to treat impotence. In the morning and in the evening eat 30 grams of Christ’s Thorn honey and eat another 40 grams during the course of the day.

8. Mountain honey

Mountain honey is a highly valued and therapeutic type of honey.

It is made from unpolluted mountain plants and is very sought after because of its medicinal composition.

It has very powerful antimicrobial effects, even when diluted at a ratio of 1:150.

Use it to strengthen the immune system and with respiratory problems – get rid of your cough, sore through and sinus problems.

In folk medicine, mountain honey is also used to disinfect skin infections and wounds.

It helps in the treatment of gynaecological problems and infections caused by viruses and bacteria.

Eat a spoon of this honey once a day.

To strengthen your immune system, drink a cup of warm milk with mountain honey at least half an hour before breakfast.

9. Lavender honey

Lavender honey has an intense aroma and flavour and it can be either dark or light in color.

It is among the most therapeutic types of honey and has a very powerful effect – it makes the use of calcium and iron from food possible.

Women who have a calcium deficiency as well as with problems with the teeth and bones, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, and sun allergies.

It has a therapeutic effect on the digestive tract, clears the lungs and soothes coughs.

People prone to hay fever allergies are advised to consume lavender honey every day.

10. Hawthorn honey

Hawthorn honey is brown and tart.

It is recommended for people with heart problems because it regulates blood pressure, atherosclerosis, angina pectoris, damaged heart muscle and inflammation of the heart muscle.

It is also used to calm the nerves.

To reduce cholesterol, make a paste from hawthorn honey and Ceylon cinnamon powder.

Spread it on bread instead of jam and have it for breakfast regularly.

11. Euodia honey

Euodia honey is more popular in America than in Europe.

In appearance it most closely resembles acacia honey, but it has a distinctive fruity taste and does not crystalize.

It has a highly valuable composition and is particularly suitable to people with blood pressure problems.

To treat high blood pressure problems, it is recommended to take 100 grams of walnuts and 100 grams of euodia honey every day during 45 days.

12. Heather honey

Heather honey is dark yellow in appearance. It has an agreeable taste and is liked by children, too.

It is particularly therapeutic with rheumatism, urinary tract illnesses, and the kidneys.

It also helps with respiratory problems.

If you are a smoker, take advantage of the benefits of heather honey. In combination with heather tea, it will help you cough up all the phlegm from your respiratory organs.

13. Amorpha honey

Amorpha honey has a distinctive reddish colour and mild aroma and flavour.

It is recommended when dealing with exhaustion and for boosting energy levels after a long day.

It’s a good source of protein, vitamins and minerals.

After a tough, stress-filled day, relax and get back the energy you lost with a teaspoon of amorpha honey in a cup of tea or milk.

14. Sunflower honey

Sunflower honey has a distinctive yellow colour, taste and aroma. It is one of the more valued honeys, but it crystalizes quickly.

It is used for difficulties related to the respiratory tract (throat and sinuses) and is also beneficial with digestive, lung, and kidney illnesses.

It is a natural remedy for all types of infections. It speeds up the healing of wounds.

It is recommended for heart patients, older persons who need a break and more energy, and also for children who are developing.

15. Dandelion honey

Dandelion honey has an intensive yellow colour and flavour and it crystalizes quickly.

It alleviates the effects of liver disease (cirrhosis, cholecystitis, cholelithiasis) and gastric diseases.

It helps with gastritis, colitis and constipation.

To treat these problems, dilute a spoonful of dandelion honey in a glass of mineral water.

16. Rosemary honey

Rosemary honey is light yellow in colour and has a pronounced flavour.

It is beneficial for vascular diseases because it improves circulation.

It is a natural remedy for improving the liver function and the secretion of bile.

It is an ally to the body when dealing with poor digestion, rheumatism, gout and high blood pressure.

17. Rapeseed honey

Rapeseed honey is light yellow in colour and contains a large number of flower pollens.

After extracting it immediately crystallizes, which can help you identify which rapeseed honey is real and which one is fake.

It cleanses the liver and regulates the level of fatty acids in the body.

18. Goldenrod honey

Goldenrod honey is golden red to dark yellow in colour and has an easily identifiable flavour and high quality aroma.

It is used as a diuretic because it stimulates the secretion of fluids and toxins from the body.

It is effective with nerve disease, stress and anxiety.

19. Honeydew or Forest honey

Honeydew or Forest honey is a highly valued honey which is very flavourful and has a dark colour. It crystalizes very quickly.

It is special in that it is obtained from the honeydew produced by aphids in certain weather conditions. It is a strong anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory agent.

Due to the high content of iron it is recommended for anaemics and for those recovering after a serious illness or surgery.

It is rich in minerals and low in sugar, so it is often recommended to diabetics and athletes. Pregnant women can take it throughout the course of their pregnancy.

This type of honey is especially recommended for the treatment of pneumonia: add a tablespoon of Honeydew (fir or pine), to 3 dl of herbal tea and drink three times daily before meals.

20. Manuka honey

We are saving the best for last with this honey.

Manuka honey is produced from the flowers of the Manuka evergreen tree, which grows only in the area of New Zealand and is considered the most therapeutic honey in the world.

It has stable, powerful and unique antibacterial properties which cannot be found in any other type of honey.

It helps with even the most resistant bacteria, such as MRSA and, as evidenced by numerous users around the world who, thanks to manuka honey, were saved from having to amputate their limbs.

It has an excellent effect on a wide range of diseases and is especially useful for people with weak immune systems.

When suffering from acute inflammations, it is recommended you take a spoon of manuka honey every hour.

Using honey

The recommended daily dose of honey for adults is between 60 and 100 grams three times a day (in the morning, during the day, and before bed).

The recommended daily dose for children under 10 is 30 grams, also to be taken divided in three doses during the course of the day.

Honey should be allowed to melt in the mouth before swallowing.

When you add it to warm drinks, make sure the drink is no warmer than 40 degrees Celsius, so that honey can retain its therapeutic properties.

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