Honey: Sweet Medicine From Ancient Times
Ikarian honey tests positive for 42 distinct micronutrients, thanks to the island’s unique wildflower variety. Local beekeepers maintain traditional hives made from native pine, which adds beneficial compounds to the honey. Raw honey harvested from these hives contains three times more enzymes than processed varieties. Ancient collection methods, following seasonal blooming patterns, maximize the honey’s medicinal properties. Scientists discovered unique antibacterial compounds in this regional honey.