Honey has been used to help restore energy for centuries due to the glucose and fructose content and recent interst has been in the antioxidant content that could possibly help protect against cellular damage. Honey is often used as as soothing aid for coughs and as an external dressing for cuts and as a soothing moisturizer for abrasions due to its antimicrobial properties. Some allergy sufferers report great improvement from consuming a tablespoon of local honey daily.
Why Flowers and Herbs?
They provide food for bees in the form of pollen and nectar. Some of our best at Busy Bee Farm are:
Lavender
Anise Hyssop
Basil
Borage
Horehound
Catnip
Lemon Balm
Mints
Summer Savory
Rosemary
Thyme
Sunflower
Huckleberries