This rare honey is harvested by intrepid beekeepers who brave the bear-populated forests in the Kaçkar Mountains, overlooking the Black Sea in Turkey. Rhododendron flowers produce a powerful neurotoxin called grayanotoxin.
 
If bees feed on enough rhododendron nectar, the reddish, cloudy honey they produce gives off a pungent scent, bitter taste, and a high effect.
Mad Honey takes its name from its intoxicating properties, coming from the grayanotoxin contained in the nectar of rhododendron flowers.
 
This exceptional honey is characterized by its dark color and typical bitter aftertaste.
Used in alternative medicine, Mad Honey is known to treat stomach ailments, intestinal disorders, hypertension and sexual dysfunction.
 
Its medicinal use in Türkiye dates back to 2100 BC. AD, and it is usually eaten just before breakfast as a traditional remedy for impotence and hypertension.
Our Turkish Crazy Honey, with a dark, reddish color, is known locally as "charcuterie" in Turkey Black Sea.
Contains grayanotoxin, a naturally occurring neurotoxin from rhododendron nectar, which causes hallucinations, even in small amounts. We sell Turkish Crazy Honey which grayanotoxin levels are lab tested for proper dosage.
 
It is recommended to consume Mad Turkey Honey in small quantities only, possibly mixing it with other drinks, such as milk.
 
Do not exceed two tablespoons of Turkish Mad Honey in a 24 hour period.
 
Mad Honey from Turkey is legal worldwide, with the exception of South Korea. However, it is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, infants and people under 18 years of age.
 
The maximum recommended consumption is two to three teaspoons per day.
Origin: Türkiye