The Himalayan giant honey bee is the world’s largest honey bee, single adults can measure up to 3.0 cm (1.2 in) in length. Limited to the Himalayas, it is the largest of the Apis species. So far it has only been identified in the mountainous regions.

Instead of gathering nectar from flowers, when making forest honey, bees collect honeydew from trees.

It was once believed that the honeydew fell from the stars. More recently, people thought that the tree excreted it (some people, even beekeepers, still think this). In actuality, honeydew is excreted by aphids. 

Benefits of Honey

• Ayurveda supports the medicinal importance of honey. Called as nature’s natural antibiotic, it is known to possess antibacterial & anti-inflammatory properties.
• Honey is loaded with nutrients, antioxidants, flavonoids, and healing compounds which when taken regularly keep people healthy.
• Made by the alchemy of bees collecting nectar, pollen, and resins from flowers, honey can help moisturize, fight aging, and fight bacteria.