Those who use raw local honey for allergies….

The whole point of raw honey treating allergies is that it is local to your region, so whatever you get make sure of that. Normally, depending on where you live, this is wildflower. However, Sage honey comes from sagebrush so if you live out west it would apply. Buckwheat honey is typically a milder flavor that wildflower honey, but is not available in all regions. Does this help?

Honey does not need to be refrigerated, in fact if you refrigerate it, it will crystallize much faster.  However if you freeze it, it will not crystallize.  It does not need to be frozen though.  If you buy raw honey it may crystallize at some point depending on the sugar content.  Honey is different according to the floral sources the bees get their nectar from.Our honey crystallizes in just a few weeks after we extract the honey from the hive. Some more knowledgable customers will buy honey crystallized but others do not want it that way.  We do heat some of our honey at a very low heat to keep the beneficial enzymes but also keep it liquid for those who desire it that way. The stores often mix the honeys and will heat it at a very high heat to keep the honey from crystallizing on the shelf.  I have noticed in the last couple of years — honey labeled “organic raw honey” — I am curious about it and wonder about the claim.

Allergy relief may depend on the floral source as well.  We have customers that say the honey works wonderfully for them. In fact one of our customers moved out of state but still buys her honey from us when she comes back to town.  She says it really helps her.  She isn’t local anymore though. We have others that don’t get relief from honey.  I would guess it depends on what you are allergic to and what sources the bees are going to, to get the benefit.