Honey formation starts by gathering nectar from nectarines of blooming flowers by bees using their proboscis, which is then brought to the hive and stored inside frames. Nectar is then transformed into honey by adding enzymes and continuous fanning that cause evaporation and lead to the formation of viscous honey. The colour and flavour of honey are based on the nectar that is collected by the bees. Honey has been used for the purpose of nutrition as well as medicine for centuries. 

Honey is called “Madhu” and is used as food, and medicine and also has religious features. In Indian Vedas, honey is considered “Amrut” and has its place as one of the ingredients in Panchamrita along with ghee, milk, curd, and sugar. There are certain Hindu rituals performed with honey like the ‘Madhu Abisheka’ ritual in which Madhu (honey) is poured on the idols while worshipping . As a part of Hindu culture, it is commonly used in the birth ritual “Jatakarma” in which honey is given to the neonatal even before the mother’s milk. Now it is time that we see honest as more than a sugar substitute and sweetner, as it is a power packed nutritive golden nectar.

Honey is a miracle food! Itnever spoils when kept in the right conditions. 

Honey as per Rigveda: “This herb, born of honey, dripped in honey, sweetened by honey, is the remedy for all injuries.”

Bees the epicentre of our ecosystem:

The bees not only collect the medicinal and nutritive properties from the flowers, but also practise the valuable pollination services, thus increasing the quality and quantity of seeds and creating the biodiversity on Earth. Pollination helps maintain healthy ecosystems, promoting soil fertility and water conservation. By facilitating plant reproduction, bees contribute to the stability and resilience of natural habitats, making their role indispensable to life on Earth.

We practice Ethical Beekeeping 

Maintaining the health of our vital pollinators and protecting our fragile ecosystems depend heavily on ethical beekeeping practices. Beekeepers at Shiva Organic create habitats free from toxic chemicals and exploitative techniques, where colonies can flourish, by putting the health and natural behaviors of bees first. This careful method maintains biodiversity, protects native flora, and fosters ecological balance in addition to improving the quality of honey. Our dedication to protecting the environment and maintaining the rich tapestry of nature is demonstrated by ethical beekeeping. We create environment where the bees and the beekeepers thrive in harmony.

Why consume Honey?

Honey is primarily made of water and carbohydrates. It also contains trace amounts of several minerals and vitamins. You can find niacin, calcium, copper, riboflavin, iron, magnesium, potassium and zinc in honey. Honey also contains a blend of flavonoids and phenolic acids. 

Ayurvedic as well as Yunani medicine have been using honey as a vital medicine for centuries. Scientists of today also accept honey as a very effective medicine for all kinds of diseases.Honey can be used without any side effects for any kind of diseases. As an embodiment of the vast reach of science, history, and culture, honey bears witness to the continuous interaction between humans and nature. All ages widely accept honey, and its use goes beyond the barriers of ethnicity and culture. All religious and cultural beliefs embrace the use of honey. Honey is a beneficial nutritional liquid written in all scriptures or holy books and accepted by all generations, traditions, and civilisations, both ancient and modern, without any barriers.

Today's science says that even though honey is sweet, if taken in the right dosage as medicine, it does not harm diabetic patients also.

• Build immune system, helps overcome various deficiencies 
• It is useful in common cold, sore throat and cough with sputum.
• Application of honey on lower eyelid as Anjana keeps eyes healthy.
• It helps in hyperacidity caused due to gastric ulcers.
• Honey is an anti-aging solution for all skin types with hydrating properties to plump up the skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
• It is used as an ointment for burns, wounds, and skin irritation.
• It is highly beneficial for weak digestion, teeth and gums, wounds, worms, and the
• treatment of insomnia.
• It is also said to maintain the potency of a medicine and prolong its effectiveness. 
• Ayurveda has long identified honey as a fertility medicine for both men and women. Honey improves the quality of semen. Honey strengthens ovaries and uterus.
• These are antioxidants that eliminate potentially destructive free radicals in the human body.
• It is useful for topical application on wounds and mouth ulcers.

The final honey product can come in variety of forms, including liquid honey, cut comb honey, naturally crystallised honey, whipped honey and infused honey.

Precautions needed before intake:

• It should not be heated or mixed with hot foods.
• Do not take it in excess quantity.
• Do not drink hot water after taking honey.