Calendula -Garlic-Ginger Herbal Honey

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This powerful medicinal honey blend combines the healing properties of three potent ingredients with raw honey's remarkable ability to deliver their benefits deep into your tissues.

Raw Local Honey Base

Start with raw, unfiltered local honey as your base. Raw honey contains natural enzymes, minerals, and beneficial compounds that are destroyed by heating and processing. These enzymes help your body absorb and utilize the medicinal properties of the herbs. Additionally, honey acts as an excellent medium for delivering plant medicines into tissues due to its ability to penetrate deeply and its natural preservative properties. Local honey also contains traces of local pollen, which can help build immunity to seasonal allergies.

Calendula Flowers

Add dried calendula flowers, known for their remarkable skin-healing and immune-supporting properties. Calendula stimulates the production of collagen and glycoproteins, helping to rebuild and strengthen connective tissue. It also has potent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, making it valuable for both internal and external healing. When infused in honey, calendula releases compounds that support your body's natural immune response.

Fresh Ginger

Incorporate freshly grated ginger root to taste. Ginger contains powerful compounds including gingerols and shogaols that provide antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory effects. It helps stimulate circulation, supports respiratory health, and can help reduce inflammation throughout the body. Ginger also aids digestion and helps your body absorb other medicinal compounds more effectively.

Garlic

Add minced fresh garlic to your desired intensity. Garlic contains allicin and other sulfur compounds that provide broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties against viruses, bacteria, and fungi. It's a powerful immune system modulator that helps activate immune cells and reduce inflammation. Garlic also supports cardiovascular health and helps maintain healthy blood pressure.

Preparation Notes:

Let your taste preferences guide the proportions - more garlic and ginger will create a more pungent, spicy blend with stronger medicinal effects. The honey will mellow and sweeten the strong flavors while making their beneficial compounds more bioavailable. Allow the mixture to infuse for at least 2 weeks before using, keeping it in a sealed glass jar away from direct sunlight. The honey will preserve the ingredients naturally.

Use this blend as a healing food medicine - No need to strain the calendula. Take it by the spoonful, add to tea, or use it to soothe sore throats and support your immune system during times of stress or illness.