Green Honey: The World's Costliest 'Green Gem' Harvested with Deadly Risk

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News18•06-01-2026, 14:59
Green Honey: The World's Costliest 'Green Gem' Harvested with Deadly Risk
- •Green honey, especially Nepal's Himalayan Mad Honey, is one of nature's rarest and most expensive products, often pricier than gold.
- •It forms when bees collect nectar from specific green-tinted flowers, a rare natural occurrence, often containing grayanotoxins.
- •The Gurung community in Nepal risks their lives climbing steep cliffs at over 3,500 meters to harvest this honey twice a year.
- •Himalayan Mad Honey can cost up to $200 for 100 grams, valued similarly to precious metals.
- •While believed to offer health benefits like immunity boost, excessive consumption can be harmful due to intoxicating effects.
Why It Matters: Rare green honey, like Nepal's Mad Honey, is a dangerous, costly, and unique natural product.
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