Thyme honey

Thyme honey is made from thyme, which is considered a top bee plant, precisely because it gives a highly aromatic honey of great nutritional value. Thyme honey is unique in its kind and is ranked among the best honey varieties in the world. It blooms in mid-May with early summer and is produced in various locations in Greece and mainly in island regions. The shades of thyme honey are usually in the colors of the blond but its color may vary depending on the place of production. Apart from the deep amber color, the unique features are its pleasant, strong and long lasting taste and its rich aromas. Crystallizes within 6-18 months

Thyme honey is known for its antiseptic and tonic properties. Thyme contains essential oil which is thymol (percentage over 25%). Thymol has antiseptic activity and has been a natural predecessor of modern antibiotics. Thymol also has applications in beekeeping, since one can fight with it the largest enemy of bees in Greece, the varroa . Thanks to its high copper and boron content, thyme honey is recommended for combating respiratory and digestive tract infections and diseases. It is also considered to be a powerful sedative and greatly aids insomnia problems. Of course, the most important property of thyme honey is its high antioxidant activity. Research from the Laboratory of Biological Chemistry of the Athens Medical School has found that Greek thyme honey protects against prostate and breast cancer.Specifically, the Laboratory’s research among other states: “Thyme honey inhibits the proliferation of prostate and breast cancer cells.” All of these beneficial properties of the human body to thyme honey are due to its high biological value. It is rich in trace elements (iron, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium) and nutrients while high in fructose, glucose, vitamins A, beta-carotene, vitamin B complex and minerals such as zinc. Thyme honey can be consumed from all ages. It is an important source of energy and generally contributes to the proper functioning of the body.

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