Description
Background
The Banksia plant is native to Australia of around 100 different species. It was recorded by early European settlers that the Noongar people of WA consumed the nectar from some Banksia species either straight or used to make sweet drinks around late October to start of November
Flowering Period
Some Banksia species start to flower as early as May subject to geographical locations and other start to flower around October through to November. For Jarrah flowering period please refer to our notes the Jarrah product page
Honey Characteristics
Honey from the Banksia is characterised by it’s amber colour and silky smooth flow. Jarrah honey is a “runny” honey i.e. does not crystalize easily and will remain flowing even in winter, it is also characterised by medium to semi dark amber colour with a rich flavour and smooth to a hint of savoury taste
Sourced
This bee carved blend has been sourced from the pristine Jarrah forest of Southwest of Western Australia. Western Australia is known as the last bee disease and pest free areas anywhere in the world
Allergy Note
Pure unfiltered honey may contain traces of pollen
Not suitable for infants under 12 months
Health benefits
| Benefit | Detail |
| Hi TA | (Total activity) which is a measure of anti-microbial or bacteria killing scale, the higher the TA the greater the anti-microbial and Jarrah has high levels of TA |
| Immune Booster | Naturally boosts the immune system |
| Virus Treatment | Highly effective in killing viruses at virus entry points of mouth and throat |
| Low GI | (Glycaemic index). The lower the GI the healthier the food |
| Ulcer Treatment | Excellent treatment for ulcers |
| Antioxidant | High levels of antioxidant, even higher than Manuka |
| Fructose | High Fructose honey (alternative sweetener for diabetes) |
| Glucose | Low Glucose honey |
| Butyric Acid | High levels of butyric acid (high levels of butyric acid can lead to low risk of bowel cancer) |
| Burns and Wounds | Excellent treatments for burns and wounds due to its high TA |
| Probiotics | Good source of prebiotics |











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