Rich in antioxidants-radionuclides and radiation protection Chestnut honey is rich in antioxidant polyphenols which protect cells against the various harmful actions of free radicals and educing oxidative stress and subsequent cell damage. The honey is believed to help counteract oxidation from pollution, stress, medication and other similar factors. Desert countries and people who lives there, especially with oil industry always have problems with industrial radiation (oil industry, petroleum producing, gas pumping industry, chemistry - the waste contain radioactive nuclides and metal compounds (e.g. cadmium, lead, zinc and sulphates). Chestnut honey is especially beneficial for workers of above-mentioned industrial areas! Polyphenols in chestnut honey have anti-radiation protection not only against natural radiation, but against medical radiation - after x-ray therapy and chemotherapy. Please see bellow link of scientific research of honey protection functions -https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18485252 (The National Center for Biotechnology Information, USA) The study shows that prophylactic use of pure natural honey was effective in reducing mucositis resulting from radiochemotherapy in patients with head and neck cancer.

Chestnut honey antioxidant polyphenols and other unique components are responsible for its general anti-inflammatory effects. This is because of its inflammation-reducing action and antibacterial properties, that the honey can help with sore throat, wound healing, ulcers and even acne and promote a faster recovery for patients.

Because of its tannin content which makes it slightly astringent, chestnut honey can help temporarily tighten skin and give it a more youthful and fresh appearance. When applied as a face mask, it makes skin softer and helps unclog pores. Because of antibacterial properties, it reduces bacteria numbers of skin and possibly prevents more serious acne. Gastro protection Chestnut honey is viscous and has a low moisture content, characteristics that contribute to its soothing effect by allowing it to form a protective layer over the throat or stomach lining and allow them to heal while preventing further irritation. This is why the honey is added to tea or consumed raw before eating and is said to help with respiratory infections, wounds, gastritis and ulcers.