How to make lilac honey for skin and digestive balance.
This spring, consider using lilac flower for promoting longevity and enhancing skin health with this simple yet effective infused medicinal honey recipe. The whole plant is entirely edible, and its intoxicatingly fragrant flowers create a delightful and health-boosting tonic that can be enjoyed throughout the entire year. Whether added to teas, spreads, or enjoyed on its own, this infused honey offers a wonderful way to incorporate the benefits of lilac into your daily routine.
Therapeutically, the flowers are aromatic, astringent and bitter and are brilliant to purify and strengthen the digestive system while aiding skin health. Peering through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine, lilac flowers can be used to nourish the heart and liver organ systems.
Lilac honey is rich in antioxidants and gentle natural enzymes that help brighten skin, reduce inflammation, and support a clear, even complexion. Its humectant properties draw moisture into the skin, improving hydration and softness without clogging pores. When taken internally, lilac honey soothes the digestive tract, supports healthy gut bacteria, and can ease mild digestive discomfort. Regular, moderate use promotes overall skin radiance and digestive harmony through its calming, nutrient-dense profile.
Use this floral honey topically as a skin mask or internally as you would regular honey. Drizzle it in tea, on yogurt, on a breakfast bowl or most anything else desired!
INGREDIENTS AND SUPPLIES:
Sterile jar size of choice: 2 ounce, 4 ounce or other
Raw unfiltered honey
Freshly picked lilac flowers- harvest after the dew has evaporated and the petals are dry.
METHOD:
Fill a sterile jar with vibrant looking flowers (the size depends on how much honey you’d like to make). Consider making extra to enjoy throughout the year! Be sure to leave a bit of room at the top of the jar. Pour raw honey over the flowers. Allow the honey to settle to the bottom; naturally the flowers will float to the top. Add more honey to completely cover flowers, if needed. Secure the lid in place, turn upside down to coat every flower and let it infuse for 6 weeks. You may eat the flowers or strain them from your honey.
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