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Bees generate a special and dangerous honey known as mad honey on the mountainside of Nepal and Turkey. The largest honeybee in the world, Apis dorsata laboriosa, is the source of this particular form of honey, which is differentiated by its crimson hue and slightly bitter flavors when compared to other honeys.

But the physiological consequences of mad honey are what really make it unique. When taken in lesser dosages, it causes euphoria, lightheadedness, and dizziness; when taken in greater doses, it can cause hallucinations, vomiting, loss of consciousness, seizures, and, in extreme cases, even death.

Let's examine the accounts of people who have tried mad honey to gain a better understanding of the experience. In Nepal, David Caprara, a producer for VICE, ingested a moderate amount of mad honey and reported experiencing a similar high to that of marijuana. Along with a cooling sensation that began at the back of his skull, an icy-hot sensation also hit him, and a delicious flavour. While several of the honey hunters overindulged and passed out, Caprara did not experience the severe adverse effects he had been warned about.

Another testimony from Will Brendza at The Rooster described the effects of mad honey as coming on gradually. He experienced warmth around his heart, tingling at the back of his brain, and a calm state of mind. In contrast to a traditional psychedelic experience, the high was described as more of a physical and mental sedative.

The nectar and pollen from a particular genus of flowering plants called as rhododendrons are consumed by the bees, giving mad honey its psychoactive effects. These plants include grayanotoxins, a class of neurotoxic substances that cause the effects of honey. Grayanotoxins, which make their way into the nectar of some rhododendrons, are consumed by bees when they consume the nectar, making the honey "mad."

Due to the lack of other plant sources, the generation of crazy honey is more likely in areas where rhododendrons are prevalent. Rhododendrons are the primary food source for bees, producing extraordinarily pure crazy honey and a greater concentration of grayanotoxins. However, because rhododendrons grow best at higher elevations and bee populations sometimes build their hives on cliffs close to these plants, obtaining honeycombs with crazy honey can be difficult and necessitate mountain climbing.

Harvesters that are willing to risk it all for mad honey stand to benefit greatly. Mad honey is much more valuable than conventional honey, selling for as much as $360 per kilogramme in Turkish shops and $60 per pound on Asian illegal markets.

The supposed medical benefits of crazy honey are one reason for its increased value. Although scientific research on the therapeutic benefits of hallucinogenic honey from Nepal and Turkey is still inconclusive, locals in the Black Sea region and beyond use it to treat a variety of diseases including hypertension, diabetes, arthritis, and sore throat. Middle-aged males account for the bulk of cases of mad honey poisoning in northeastern Asia, which may help to explain why some people there even think that crazy honey might treat erectile dysfunction.

While the benefits of mad honey as a medicine are yet unknown, it is clear that taking large amounts of honey laced with grayanotoxins can be poisonous. The body is impacted by grayanotoxins when they bind to sodium ion channels on cell membranes and stop them from rapidly closing. As a result, the cells depolarize, allowing calcium and sodium ions to freely enter the cells. Grayanotoxin poisoning symptoms can include increased sweating, salivation, and nausea; these symptoms usually go away within 24 hours. The quantity of mad honey consumed, the amount of grayanotoxins present in the honey, the season the honey was produced, and other factors all affect how intoxicated one becomes.

Despite Turkey's reports