==Special Precautions of Himalayan Red Honey==
In large doses it can be highly toxic and even fatal. When taken in larger doses, mad honey can cause Rhododendron poisoning (or honey intoxication) which is characterised by vomiting, progressive muscle weakening and heart irregularities.
* It can induce cardiac arrest and full-scale hallucinations.
==Benefits and uses of Himalayan Red Honey==
The properties of mad honey, both pleasant and harmful, are due to the grayanotoxins in it, derived from the Rhododendron nectar. Grayanotoxins are a group of toxins produced by Rhododendrons and plants in the Erincaceae family.
* In small doses, the honey can ensure a soothing sense of inebriation much like the experience produced from a substance such as absinthe.
* Some villagers ingest a teaspoon of the honey each morning, as they believe it strengthens the immune system and can lead to a longer and more fruitful life.