You feel better physically, emotionally, and spiritually. It’s a holistic approach to healing that’s served the people of the Himalayas well for thousands of years. And all you have to do is spoon it into your breakfast! The hives of these giant bees are typically found in cliff faces, often at dizzying heights. The altitude and remote location of the hives help protect them from potential pests and diseases, ensuring a pure and uncontaminated honey. The aspect of the hives also plays a vital role in the quality of the honey produced, as the sun’s position can affect the hive’s temperature, moisture levels, and the bees’ overall health. With the help of only homemade hemp ropes and bamboo ladders, they begin their climb. The cliffs are often as tall as 300 m.

Himalayan honey bees had to evolve so they could live and forage at high altitudes. Living at 3,000 meters, this species can climb another 1,000 meters upward, to 4,100 meter altitudes, to collect pollen and nectar. Himalaya bees make psychedelic honey from these substances and use it to feed the colony. The rhododendron species that grows in the region is one of the few sources of grayanotoxin. The plant’s vibrant flowers produce significant quantities of this exciting ingredient. And because their groves extend vast distances across wind-blown slopes, the honey bees in the region farm them exclusively. As a result, Himalayan mad honey is some of the purest, most potent mad honey in the world. According to FDA, the intoxication is rarely fatal and recovery generally occurs within 24 hours, so intervention may not be required. Severe low blood pressure usually responds to the administration of fluids and correction of bradycardia and therapy with vasopressors (agents that stimulate contraction of the muscular tissue of the capillaries and arteries) is only rarely required. Flowers can be toxic, poisonous. And just like with some people, :), poisonous flowers can be sweet and attractive to bees. The toxicity of these flowers do not harm the bees, so there is no problem for them. What toxins? In what plants?Boost Immunity:Mad Honey is rich in antioxidants and other nutrients that can help support a healthy immune system. Some people believe that consuming honey regularly may help prevent certain illnesses and infections. Regardless of its potential benefits, users should always exercise caution when consuming Himalayan mad honey due to its potent grayanotoxins. Medicinal Benefits Because mad honey is naturally produced and similar to the regular honey many of us eat without a second thought, it can be tempting to believe that taking it is always safe. However, there are risks associated with ingesting mad honey. Lastly, the pH level of Himalayan honey sets it apart from other honey varieties. While all honey is acidic, Himalayan honey has an even lower pH value. This characteristic enhances its potential healing capabilities, as it can help to reduce harmful bacterial growth and promote a healthy environment for optimal cell function. We can arrange a Nepal honey hunting tour in different parts of Nepal. On this honey-hunting trip, we take you to the Annapurna region, one of the best Gurung villages. Honey hunting is usually done in October and November in Autumn. It is also done in springtime from mid-April to May.

Mad Honey, often referred to as hallucinogenic honey, is a unique type of natural honey that is especially found in Nepal. It is collected only once a year and possesses psychoactive properties in solid form. Due to the difficulty of finding and harvesting mad honey, it is not easy to come by for selling. In larger quantities, it can induce cardiac arrest, full-scale hallucinations or a period of time when the body seems to undergo a purge and rebirth. Who knows, maybe it actually does so.The Himalayan Honey Bee, known scientifically as Apis laboriosa, is the world’s largest honey bee, measuring up to 3.0 cm in length. It plays a crucial role as a pollinator in the higher altitudes of the Himalayas and neighbouring mountain ranges of Asia. This remarkable species is endemic to the high-elevation zone in the central to eastern belt of the Himalayas and its adjacent mountain ranges. Lots of beautiful flowers grow in those high forests, in rough conditions. The honey produced from their nectar is medicinal, aphrodisiac, intoxicating and hallucinogenic as well. At dawn, as is the custom during the harvest, we follow a shaman deep into the jungle to a tiny clearing from where we can see the honey cliffs. There are 10 of us, including Mauli and his band. The shaman walks around the clearing, driving bamboo stakes into the ground and wrapping a long piece of twine around them to form an enclosure. He hangs bits of meat and other food from the twine and burns incense made of cotton soaked in butter. Its pungent smoke wafts through the air. Once the ceremony begins, says the shaman, we must remain in this sacred enclosure for our own safety.

Red honey is a multifloral honey made of: Rhododendrons ( Rhododendron anthopogon, R. cinnabarinum and R. panticum), Bikh ( Aconitum spp.), Pangra ( Entada scanders), Pieris ( Pieris formosa) and Niramasi.Once you’ve found a reputable source, you need to figure out how much honey you want to use. A good rule of thumb is to start with a small amount and then increase it gradually. A tablespoon is usually considered a standard dose. Rhododendron flowers contain grayanotoxin, a mild neurotoxin that is known to cause “hallucinogenic effects” when consumed. The Nepal Honey hunting tour gives you the best adventure. It allows you to experience the traditional wild honey harvesting and hunting methods. It is worth a visit. Enjoy the Nepal honey hunting tour with the best view in the village of Annapurna region. It takes three days for a bee to progress from the egg to the larva state. As with other bees, eggs are laid by the queens within the hive’s confines But every year the outside world gets closer. A dirt road has been cut to within a couple days’ march of his village, Saddi, and work has begun on a tourist trekking route that will penetrate into the upper reaches of the valley, connecting Saddi and its sister villages to a popular trekking area just over a pass from the well-known circuits of the Khumbu region. A politician has promised to build a small airport in the area.