All natural honey has been used for centuries to treat
a plethora of maladies. Used by the Egyptians, Romans, Greeks, Native Americans, Indian, Australian, and Asian communities
from the times of ancient history all the way to the present day. No other insect has been studied more than the Apis
Mallifera, otherwise known as the European honey bee. These bee's are the only animal in the animal kingdom that
create a food source for human beings. Truly miraculous creatures, honey bee's gather pollen and nectar from blossoming
flowers. An average bee may visit thousands of flowers each and every day. By flying to different flowers, bees pollinate
many different variety's of plants, including about 70% of our crop plants. Without the bee's pollination, we would
not be able to feed the people of this planet.
The
different kinds of honey reflect the different pollens and nectar's that the bee's collect. Here at Mrs. Mango's
we carry a few different varieties, depending on the season.
Wildflower honey is the most medicinal honey there is because it has a mixture of pollen from many different sources.
Taken daily, it can alleviate seasonal allergies, it can heal wounds with less scarring, it makes a hydrating mask for use
on the face, and the bees wax from the hive can be used for everything from candle making, to a base for salves. Because it
is a mix of pollens from whatever plants are blooming, wildflower honey is available year round.
Orange blossom honey is the most recognisable "Florida" honey. With its golden
yellow color and sweet taste, it makes a perfect honey to add to tea's and as a sweetener in cooking.
Palm honey is a very nice honey with a more gentle taste than the
orange blossom. This is a good honey for those who enjoy a honey taste without it being overly sweet.
Saw palm honey has a bitter edge but is excellent for prostate health and has a following
here at the shop.
Whichever honey is your favorite,
keep in mind you are tasting mother nature every time you use honey.
