Athos Chestnut Honey

Honey of excellent quality made by monks of Monastery Hilandar on Mount Athos.

In Mount Athos peninsula, the main forest trees that offer us their flowers are the pine, the fir, the oak, the chestnut, as well as a mixture of other trees, and a variety of flowers. Through the ages, the bees have formed a harmonious partnership with the forest, providing us with an excellent honey. It is also noteworthy that the forests of Mount Athos are protected by the NATURA 2000 treaty.

Depending on the plant and origin, honey may have a different taste, color, aroma and proportion of ingredients it contains.

In general, we should know that honey:

• Helps metabolism
• Regulates myocardial contraction
• Enhances vasodilation and lowers blood pressure
• Helps anemia, as it contents copper and iron
• Increases glycogen reserves in the liver
• Restricts bladder bacteria
• Glucose is an important energy source for the heart

Handmade on Mount Athos and sold by Metamorfosi (Athos Gifts). Ships from Greece within 5 business days, with US duties and taxes prepaid.