Wild honey is pure natural honey produced by wild bees rather than domesticated bees. Due to the irregular shape of wild bees' honeycombs, they can only use brutal pressing methods when pressing. During the pressing process, a small amount of beeswax will also be squeezed out. In the end, the wild honey we saw contains a small amount of beeswax. , is edible.
Beeswax is a substance secreted by four pairs of wax glands under the abdomen of worker bees. Its main components are: acids, free fatty acids, free fatty alcohols and carbohydrates. In addition, there are carotenoids, vitamin A, aromatic substances, etc. Pure beeswax is white and can be used in the food industry as food coatings, packaging and coatings. It is edible.
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The functions of wild honey:
1. Skin care and beauty: Applying fresh honey to the skin can moisturize and nourish the skin, making the skin delicate, smooth and elastic.
2. Medicinal value: High-quality honey will not go bad if left at room temperature for several years, indicating that it has a strong antiseptic effect. Experiments have confirmed that honey has a strong inhibitory effect on Gram-positive bacteria such as Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and Diphtheria bacilli, and has a certain effect on inhibiting tumor growth.
3. Promote digestion: Honey has a regulating effect on gastrointestinal function and can normalize gastric acid secretion. Animal experiments have confirmed that honey can enhance intestinal peristalsis and significantly shorten defecation time.
4. Improve immunity: Honey contains a variety of enzymes and minerals, which can improve human immunity after synergistic effects. Experimental studies have proven that feeding mice honey can improve their immune function.
5. Improve sleep: Honey can relieve nervous tension, promote sleep, and has a certain analgesic effect. The glucose, vitamins, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, etc. in honey can regulate the nervous system and promote sleep.
6. Protect cardiovascular vessels: Honey can dilate coronary arteries and nourish myocardium, improve myocardial function, and regulate blood pressure.
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