Grayanotoxins are the compounds behind what most people call “mad honey.” They’re not a mystery ingredient, and they’re not a psychedelic. They’re naturally occurring chemicals
Ancient “mad honey” stories get repeated so often online that they’ve turned into a kind of legend: soldiers eat a spoonful, instantly trip, and honey
If you’ve searched “apis laboriosa honey,” you’re probably trying to connect three things that get mixed up online: a bee species (Apis laboriosa), a harvesting
If you’re reading this because you (or someone you’re with) feels dizzy, weak, nauseated, sweaty, or “about to faint” after taking mad honey, this page