Honey from our hives

Did you know that we produce raw honey from beehives on the turkey farm on Grubwood Lane in Cookham? It comes from the Summer harvest so has a delightfully floral flavour.

As well as tasting absolutely delicious, raw honey has proven health benefits. according to Julia Mangan, author of A Little Bit Of All Of It:

Local, raw honey has healing properties. Add it to your hot tea to soothe a sore throat, for instance. Because it has antimicrobial properties, it doesn’t just soothe your throat as it coats it; it can also kill certain bacteria.

Local, raw honey helps with seasonal allergies. The same allergens that trigger a reaction in you are present in local, raw honey. By ingesting the honey regularly, you are, in effect, taking “shots” of the allergen in small, manageable doses. The effect over time is similar to getting a whole series of allergy immunology injections.

Local, raw honey reduces the lifespan of colds. Eating two ounces a day can reduce a cold by up to two days! How awesome is that?

Local, raw honey is a natural antiseptic. Its antimicrobial properties make it great for treating wounds and because many types of bacteria can’t survive in honey, it speeds up healing, diminishes swelling, and gives tissue the opportunity to grow back more quickly.

Because raw honey calms the inflammation of the stomach, it is a great pain reliever for the stomach flu.

We have a limited number of jars available now from the farm.