Thistle Honey
- Scientific name
- Carduus / Galactites tomentosa
- Regions
- Béja
- Bizerte
- Siliana
- North-East Plains
- Harvest month
- June
- July
Produced from the flowers of wild thistles that dot the Tunisian fallows and plains at the beginning of summer.
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Color
Golden, light amber yellow
Texture
Fine and pleasant liquid in the mouth
Crystallization
Speed
Medium to slow
Type
Very fine
Taste Profile
Sweet and fragrant, characterized by surprising notes of anise or licorice
Harvest Season
Beginning of summer
Altitude
Agricultural plains and hills
Main Benefits
- Protective and detoxifying action on the liver (stimulates the gallbladder)
- Rich in iron (recommended against anemia)
- General energizer
- Improvement of blood circulation
Recommended Uses
- Recommended as a spring detox cure or after heavy medical treatments
- Daily consumption to combat temporary fatigue
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Wild Thistles
Carduus tenuiflorus / Galactites tomentosa
- Béja
- Bizerte
- Siliana
- Jendouba
- North-East Plains
- Thistle Honey
- Mountain Honey / Wildflower
Wild ruderal plants invading fallow lands and plains after cereal harvest.