If you’ve never heard of Mad Honey, we have something truly special for you today! This unique honey has been used as medicine by locals in the Himalayan region for thousands of years, but it also has psychedelic effects. Mad Honey is a 100% natural honey that can only be harvested in two places in the world—but starting this week, you can also buy this 100% authentic honey from Real Mad Honey right here at Dutch-Smart!
In 2016, VICE released a documentary discussing mad honey. It sparked an unprecedented surge in global popularity, but local residents have long been aware of the potent properties of this specific honey. Today, the honey is highly sought after as a recreational substance and can give you a special natural high, which is sometimes even described as psychedelic.
What is mad honey?
You may already be familiar with this honey under one of its other names, such as “Deli Bal” or “Miel Fou.” Mad honey is a 100% natural honey that can only be harvested in two places in the world. The bee that collects this honey is larger and more aggressive than the average honeybee and is found only in the Black Sea region of Turkey and the Himalayas in Nepal. These Deli Bal bees extract nectar from a specific type of rhododendron flower, which naturally contains the substance grayanotoxin. This grayanotoxin ends up in the honey and causes the hazy, hallucinogenic, and intoxicating effect.
The local people in these areas literally risk their lives to obtain the golden liquid that drips from their very special beehives deep in the Himalayan forest. This honey is so precious that it is called “mad honey” and is coveted around the world for its potent properties. This honey is produced when the world’s largest bee (just over 3 cm long) collects pollen from rhododendron flowers. However, even mountain dwellers who are true professionals at climbing mountains have difficulty collecting honey from the “mad honey” hives. This is because the bees usually nest at altitudes between 2,500 and 3,000 meters and build very large nests under overhangs on the southwestern faces of vertical cliffs.
'Psychedelic honey'
This mad honey, also known simply as psychedelic honey, is a potent hallucinogen and recreational drug, to which many medicinal properties are also attributed. When taken in small doses, the honey is said to be effective in treating everything from high blood pressure and diabetes to bedroom performance. In large doses, however, it can be highly toxic and even deadly. There are legends of yogis who lived in the region and, as medicine men, were able to administer the correct amount to people seeking the flower’s more desirable properties without experiencing the risky effects.
Real Mad Honey - 100% authentic mad honey!
All the way from the Himalayas and the Black Sea region, this special mad honey has been flown directly into the jars of Real Mad Honey. That means you can enjoy the intense high this honey provides right here in the Netherlands. In our shop, you’ll find both pure mad honey from Nepal and pure mad honey from Turkey. And don’t worry about authenticity: Real Mad Honey has its honey tested in a reputable laboratory to ensure they only offer mad honey of the highest quality. So take a look in our shop and experience Real Mad Honey for yourself!
