Anecdotal evidence suggests that some raw honeys improve digestive ailments and recent research has provided some explanation for this. Buckwheat honey’s particular content of special compounds (phenolics) and certain naturally occuring simple sugars (oligosaccharides) provide special digestive benefits.
Although the health benefits of Manuka honey have been studied for some time, the health benefits of Buckwheat honey are just beginning to be discovered. A comparison of the two honeys across three dimensions (nutritional value, antibacterial activity and antioxidant activity) reveals notable similarities and differences between the two honeys.
Many people are surprised at the distinctive smell of buckwheat honey, which is quite unlike the aroma of any other honey. However, the aroma of buckwheat honey is entirely natural and is characteristic of this kind of honey.
Raw honey has long been known to ease the symptoms of the flu and common cold by reducing coughing and easing sore throats. Honey is also known to have potent antimicrobial effects and given the increasing prevalence of drug-resistant microbes, one recent study has examined the anti-influenza viral effects of honey.
Many people enjoy the distinctive earthy flavour of Buckwheat Honey, but did you know it is also very nutritious? Click here to find out more about the proven health benefits of Buckwheat Honey.