WHAT IS MAD HONEY?
​Known by the locals as 'wild honey' 'cliff honey' or even 'crazy honey'. This golden nectar is not like your average shop-bought honey.
Sourced from the Solukhumbu and Dolakha regions of Nepal where rhododendron flowers thrive, This honey is unlike any other.
What gives Mad Honey its fiery kick, sweet flavor, and distinct red hue is the almost mythical
'grayanotoxin'.
This magical ingredient has medicinal and psychoactive properties. The Nepalese variant is particularly sought after for its higher grayanotoxin levels, making its effects more potent.
MEDICINAL USES
Mad Honey has been used in Ayurveda for many reasons due to its high antioxidant and nutritional content.
High in amino acids, vitamins and minerals mad honey is traditionally taken daily (1-2 tea spoons) to prevent illness and to boost strength and immunity but also to:
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- Treat Gastrointestinal ulcers and issues
- Antiseptic & antiviral
- Soothe a cough and sore throat
- reduce hypertension
- Increase circulation
- Relieve Stress
- Aphrodisiac
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PSYCHO ACTIVE EFFECTS
Mad Honey is well known for its incredibly sweet taste and unique flavour but In larger doses Mad Honey is known to offer a more spiritual experience.
Ingesting Mad Honey can stimulate some mildly hallucinogenic effects, Some users will report feelings of euphoria - warm bodily sensations and a sense of calm and comfort within the body and mind.
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Mad Honey has been used traditionally in native regions in Nepal to induce intense spiritual experiences during rituals and ceremonies often led by the local shaman.
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SIDE EFFECTS & SAFETY
It is crucial to exercise care and caution when consuming Mad Honey as grayanotoxins can
be toxic.
Excessive intake of Mad Honey can result in negative side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, low blood pressure, dizziness, and in rare cases, cardiac arrest and even death.
Therefore, it is highly recommended to limit consumption to a maximum of 2 tablespoons per day. Please adhere to the recommended dosage to avoid potential side effects.
