Sea buckthorn, honey and propolis syrup

Ingredients

• 500 g fresh sea buckthorn (or frozen, thawed)
• 300 g honey (acacia or polyfloral)
• 30 ml propolis tincture (min. 30% alcohol)

Materials

• - Blender or juicer
• - Large glass jar with lid
• - Fine sieve or gauze
• - Wooden spoon
• - Dark glass bottles for storage

Preparation

• Washing shallots
  ➡️ Put the straw marigold in a sieve and rinse well under cold running cold water.
  ➡️ Remove any damaged leaves, twigs or fruit.
  ➡️ You can leave the celeriac to drain for 5-10 minutes or wipe gently with a clean towel.
• Crushing and juice extraction
  ➡️ Put the sea buckthorn berries in a high-speed blender or auger juicer.
  ➡️ Process for 1-2 minutes until you get a thick paste.
  ➡️ If using a juicer, introduce the fruit gradually to extract the pure juice.
• Filtering the juice
  ➡️ Place a double gauze or fine sieve over a deep bowl or large jar.
  ➡️ Pour in the sea buckthorn mixture and squeeze all the juice out of the pulp by hand.
  ➡️ Depending on the thickness, you can strain once or twice for a smooth texture without pips or pith.
• Adding honey and propolis tincture
  ➡️ Pour honey over the resulting juice and stir slowly with a wooden spoon (avoid metal to preserve the active enzymes).
  ➡️ Once the honey juice is perfectly homogenized, add the propolis tincture, stirring continuously.
• Cold maceration (optional but recommended)
  Close the container and refrigerate for 12-24 hours to macerate.
• Bottling
  ➡️ After maceration, pour the syrup into glass bottles, smaller sizes recommended, so that when you open a bottle, the syrup is consumed in the shortest possible time.
  ➡️ Close them tightly and label them with the date of preparation.

Administration

Observations

Effects and benefits

• 🛡️ Strengthens the immune system - helps the body fight infections naturally
• 🤧 Relieves cold and flu symptoms - fights fever, stuffy nose and sore throat
• 🦠 Has an antiviral and antibacterial effect - thanks to the propolis and active compounds in sea buckthorn
• 🌬️ Soothes cough and throat irritation - emollient and anti-inflammatory action
• 🍊 Rich in natural vitamin C - supports collagen production and protects cells
• 🔥 Reduces inflammation - anti-inflammatory effect on the airways and beyond
• 🧠 Improves memory and concentration - provides essential fatty acids and antioxidants
• ❤️ Supports heart health - helps regulate blood pressure and cholesterol
• 🧽 Helps to detoxify the body - stimulates the liver and eliminates toxins
• 🩸 Improves blood circulation - by providing flavonoids and vitamins
• 🍽️ Increases appetite - especially during convalescence
• 💤 Gives a more restful sleep - calming action on the nervous system
• 🧬 Powerful antioxidant effect - slows down cell ageing processes
• 🌈 Improves skin appearance - due to stimulated cell regeneration
• 🪶 Gives energy and vitality - ideal during periods of physical or mental exertion
• 🦷 Strengthens bones and teeth - rich in minerals and vitamin D (from propolis)
• 🫁 Supports lung function - useful in chronic or asthmatic conditions
• 🧘 Reduces oxidative stress - combats the effects of free radicals
• 🩺 Boosts mucosal immunity - helpful in protecting the airways
• 🫀 Supports proper functioning of the liver and kidneys - effective elimination of toxins

Side effects

• Allergic reactions (especially to propolis or honey)
• Mild digestive discomfort (bloating, nausea)
• Oral irritation (rarely due to propolis)
• Interactions with anticoagulant drugs
• Hypoglycemia at high doses (in people with diabetes)

Contraindications

• Allergy to bee products 🐝
• Untreated diabetes (sugar content)
• Children under 3 years
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding (only with medical consent)
• Severe liver disease
• Co-administration with anticoagulants
• Active gastric ulcer
• People with autoimmune diseases (with caution)