ABOUT MAD HONEY UK
OUR MISSION
At MAD HONEY UK we are driven by a deep love and fascination for Nepal and its Himalayan Wild Honey.
Our team of honey hunters is not just a company, but a close-knit community that is dedicated to preserving this time-honored tradition while delivering the highest quality product to our customers.
Every jar of MAD HONEY UK honey is crafted with the utmost care and attention to detail. We take pride in our unique connection to the Mad Honey Community in Nepal. This relationship allows us to stay up to date with the latest harvests and hunts, This means we can
secure only the finest and freshest premium mad honey for our customers.
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When you choose MAD HONEY UK you are not just buying a product – you are joining a community of passionate individuals who share a love for the delicate craft of mad honey.
With our unwavering dedication to quality and purity, you can trust that every jar of Mad Honey UK honey is a true labour of love.
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 in the world.
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.
The journey to harvest Mad Honey is not
for the faint of heart.
Honey hunters brave treacherous rainforest trails and mountain peaks to reach the elusive hives hanging precariously from the Himalayan cliffs.
Every jar of Mad Honey is a testament to an
ancient tradition passed down through generations of Nepalese villagers.
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Legend has it that Mad Honey was discovered by the warriors of the Black Sea region of Turkey who consumed it before going into battle for strength and courage.
In the Middle Ages, it was a luxury item
coveted by wealthy merchants and nobles who believed in its powerful aphrodisiac properties.
But beware!
Mad Honey should be approached with caution.
Its grayanotoxin levels can be
toxic in excess and lead to negative side effects.
So much so that invading Roman soldiers
into the Black Sea region in 67 B.C were tricked by General Pompey and those loyal to King
Mithridates by lining their path with enticing mad honeycomb.
The Romans couldn’t resist
the delicious sweet nectar of seemingly innocent (and strangely convenient) honeycomb.
The hallucinating army were subsequently picked off with ease by the General Pompey’s men.
MEDICINAL & TRADITIONAL USE
This time-honored Ayurvedic remedy has been used for centuries and for good reason.
Mad Honey is packed with essential amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants,
Mad Honey is a powerful immune system regulator that can help protect you against illnesses and
autoimmune disorders.
Its high concentration of grayanotoxins mean that Mad Honey has a wide range of medicinal
properties that include reducing inflammation, improving brain function, and lowering blood
pressure.
It has been used for centuries to treat a wide range of health conditions from digestive problems and wounds to heart disease, stress relief and diabetes.
Mad Honey is also notably used as a tonic to increase libido and energy.
PSYCHOACTIVE EFFECTS
Mad Honey is famous across the settlements of the Himalayas for its psychoactive properties and even locals do still approach with caution after tales of the locals over sampling the local produce.
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The cliff side nectar protected by wild bees contains the key that unlocks doors and shifts perceptions often collected by the local Shaman and a team of honey hunters that risk their lives to collect the hanging sacks of Rhododendron honey from the cliffs.
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Small amounts of mad honey can induce mild hallucinogenic sensations as it stimulates all of your senses.
Under the influence of himalayan cliff honey people may experience feelings of relaxation in the muscles and the mind, euphoria and bodily sensations.
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Some people may experience visions and a heightened sense of awareness but each person will have a personal and unique experience.
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Like many other psychoactive compounds always proceed with caution and take your time. Do not exceed the recommended dose as grayanotoxin can be harmful in larger doses.
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