Introduction to Buckwheat Honey

The honey which is derived from the nectars of buckwheat flowers is known as buckwheat honey and taste of this honey will be very vigorous and healthy; this honey is available with wide range of colors. Therefore, if you are planning to keep this brand of honey in your kitchen then you should have complete information about all of its characteristics because this information will help to buy original and pure honey. This honey is available in a copper yellow color to black color and sometimes you can get it in purple color and it is also important to note that this honey contains the higher concentrations of antioxidant elements as compared to all other brands of honey; therefore, it is highly suitable for medical uses.

The composition of all brands or types of honey is same such as all types of honey contain four basic components such as water, glucose, sugar, and fructose; although sucrose will also be presented in all types of honey its percentage will be low. The composition of minerals, proteins, vitamins, and carbohydrates will be different in different brands of honey; it is also important to note that all types of light colour honey brands such as wildflower honey brand and clover honey brand contain the high ratio of fructose; that’s why all types of light colour honey brands will be sweeter as compared to dark colour bands of honey.

It is also important to note that all types of dark color honey contain the low ratio of water as compared to light color varieties of honey and as buckwheat honey is dark color honey; therefore, the ratio of water is low in this honey and due to this characteristic this honey has higher concentrating of anti-oxidants compounds. Therefore, regular use of this honey will prevent the damage of lipids because this honey is highly beneficial for the improvement and maintenance of anti-oxidant levels of the blood.

The buckwheat honey also has the highest concentration of phenolic compounds and presence of these compounds makes it ideal for the treatment of ulcers and wounds and as this honey can instantly absorb the moisture and water; therefore, its use for the treatment of wounds and other infections will inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria and virus. It is also important to note that this honey will be more beneficial for the cure of infections and wounds if you will use it in raw form.

This Honey can be used as Cough Syrup for Babies

The most important advantage of buckwheat honey is that due to its medical benefits, it is recommended for the use of children who are younger than five years because the use of this honey will keep them safe from several diseases such as a cough, sinus infections, flu or cold. This honey is also given to children as cough syrup because cough syrups have side effects for children, while the use of this honey as cough syrup will provide instant relief from a cough without side effects.