- Mad Honey
- Aug 24, 2020
- 5 min read
The Mad Honey ® is unique as it makes you trippy and yet, it is unlike anything you have ever tasted. Trust us, we’re not bragging, just take a look at our reviews.
The Mad Honey ® is synonymous with quality and uniqueness. It not only boasts itself for its recreational effects, but also for being a nectar full of virtues that has been delicately extracted from the Annapurna cliffs while respecting the customs of the locals. Our mad honey is certified and approved by the Government of Nepal.
Not your average pot of gold!
The Mad Honey ® is not only highly potent but it is also rich in texture and taste. It smells like nature and has numerous benefits that you’re about to discover.
Mad honey is one of the rarest varieties of honey in the world and is renowned to be sourced from the black sea region and the Himalayan mountains of Nepal.
Nepalese and Turkish mad honey are the most popular ones though the Nepalese one has the upper hand since it is harvested naturally without mechanical interruption while Turkish mad honey is cultivated and then harvested.
As you might have remarked, we abstain from large-scale production, instead, we focus on the quality of our honey through minimum production. We work hand in hand with the local honey hunters to make sure that The Mad Honey ® is harvested ethically and that we continually sustain the tradition of mad honey hunting in the Gurung community. By purchasing from us, you’re keeping the Gurung culture alive and tasting the best nectar of the Nepalese mountains without having to budge.
So what makes our Mad Honey Unique?
Our Nepalese honey is harvested from a high altitude in the traditional way without disrupting Dame Nature. Since The Mad Honey ® products are 100% natural and that Nepalese mad honey typically involves a complex hunting process and is extremely rare, it is not surprising that it on the pricier side as pure and unprocessed mad honey is limited in supply, and production costs are typically higher since it involves intense labor. The honey hunt is a risky and delicate process that only a few can attempt. Watch Honey Hunting in Nepal by Nepal, 8th Wonder of the world to find out more.
Extracting this sweet gold means delivering an exquisite product to honey and psychoactive enthusiasts alike. As we earlier stated, acquiring mad honey is a rather complex process but the reward is ambrosial!
Our mad honey is extracted from nutritious and high-quality beehives that are surrounded by rich floral vegetation. Apis Dorsata bees are the only mad honey producers in Nepal living at an altitude of +3,000 meters and producing honey only twice a year; once right before summer and the second time in winter. Our Mad Honey Limited Reserve collects honey only once a year, at the end of spring-the peak of the blooming season so as to reach the highest level of potency.
Nepalese mad honey is different from your average honey as it contains high medicinal values. So, here are our top 5 benefits that mad honey has to offer.
1. A Healthy Psycho-active Alternative
We’ll be the first ones at The Mad Honey ® to admit that these past two years have been crazy. With the pandemic looming around the corner, we are always on the lookout for new ways to enjoy ourselves and nothing new; for centuries, people across all regions have been researching new methods to relax.
Mad honey is not only great due to the fact it is organic but also due to the fact that it has natural psychoactive properties. Therefore, it is used as a healthy medium of enjoyment and pleasure.
The giant Nepalese bees forage on the stunning Rhododendron flowers that contain grayanotoxin which is a psychoactive compound that is also present in the mad honey that the bees produce. This is precisely why mad honey gives hallucinogenic or psychoactive effects after consumption. Mad honey is undoubtedly, one of the sweetest and healthiest alternatives of getting boozed without compromising your sanity or health. Like everything else, mad honey should be consumed in moderation.
2. Energizing Effects
With around 26 amino acid and nutrient compounds namely vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, C, calcium, and mineral, it is not surprising that mad honey boosts the metabolism. Mad honey helps to get rid of fat and aids in food digestion, thus converting fat into energy and not weight gain. Sweet guiltless pleasures, who can say no to that?
3. An Alternative Remedy To Traditional Medicine
Honey has been used for coughs, wound healing, diabetes, sexual stimulation, hypertension, diabetes amongst others in all parts of the world for centuries. Mad honey is used for multiple purposes, which vary from those of regular honey.
It is employed as an alternative remedy for hypertension, diabetes, flu, gastrointestinal ailments, gastric pain, arthritis. Mad honey is believed to be a prominent immune booster among the Gurung tribesmen of Nepal.
The nectar is used for treating wounds and works wonders for different types of skin issues. Skincare lovers, we've got your back! In addition, it is an effective ally against viral and bacterial infections.
Raw honey is known as an effective germ killer and a skin tissue regenerator. Hence, it is a great product to reduce acne due to its antibacterial and antifungal characteristics.
Last but not least, mad honey is a strong aphrodisiac, so if you fancy livening up the birds and the bees, you might want to try out some of The Mad Honey with your partner.
4. Reduces Ulcers and Gastrointestinal Problems
Mad honey is frequently consumed by locals to cure peptic ulcers, abdominal or gastric pain, bowel disorders, indigestion, dyspepsia, and other related issues. Mad honey is abundant in antioxidants which aid in preventing and restoring the damaged cells in the digestive tract and is therefore believed to reduce gastrointestinal problems.
5. Helps to prevent cancer and heart diseases
According to research published by Hindawi in 2012, mad honey is believed to be one of the highest carrier of phenolic compounds that contribute to high antioxidant properties which in turn, help prevent cancer as oxidants and free radicals are responsible for cancer development.
''Eat Honey, Think Sunny!'', Winnie The Pooh
Now that we are pretty much sure that you are convinced that you need to try out some of this good stuff asap. Let's not be carried away and consume too much of sweetness. The recommended dose is one or two teaspoons. Some people love experimenting with mad honey but it is technically a neurotoxin, so you better be careful with that one! If you are looking for something out of the ordinary to relax and arouse your taste buds, we highly recommend buying The Mad Honey and testing it for yourselves!
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