Original Mad Honey ships real Himalayan mad honey from Nepal’s cliff-harvesting villages to customers in all 50 states. Every jar comes from a named harvest, is tested in a lab for grayanotoxin and rhododendron pollen, and arrives with tracked delivery and clear dosage guidance. If you want genuine Nepal mad honey in the USA, not a blended wild honey with a dramatic label, you’re in the right place.
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Raw, unfiltered mad honey from Nepal — shipped straight to your door.
Looking for free shipping honey in the USA? Every mad honey for sale in our store ships free and insured from Nepal to all 50 states, whichever jar you choose.
Free shipping covers delivery. Any import duties or fees, where they apply, are set by US authorities.
Mad Honey Price USA
A cheap jar costs more if you can't tell what's inside it. Here is how Original Mad Honey compares with typical US sellers on price and proof.
When you purchase mad honey from our store, there is no marketplace and no middleman. Honey hunters collect wild comb from cliffs above 2,500 meters in Lamjung, Nepal, working from rope ladders on the cliff face.
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Each batch is independently tested for grayanotoxin and purity. Your jar then carries a batch number that matches its published lab report, so you can check the proof before you trust the honey.
Read our lab report →
The combs are harvested by hand. Your jar is dispatched from Kathmandu, insured and tracked to your US address, with free shipping on every order.
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| Jar size | Price (USD) | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 250 g | $119 | Regular use |
| 500 g | $199 | Best value per gram |
Prices for real Nepal mad honey in the US vary widely. In September 2026, leading US sellers listed 250 g jars from about $119. Very low prices usually mean the honey is diluted, comes from a low-rhododendron harvest, or isn't Nepalese at all. Our price reflects a small, hand-harvested supply, independent lab testing and tracked international shipping.
New customers can use code MAD10 for 10% off a first order.
Mad honey is easy to fake and hard to verify, so check the proof before you purchase mad honey from any store. Anyone can write "authentic" on a jar. Here is what you can check yourself.
Your jar's batch number is matched to the published report for that batch, so you can confirm the results before you trust the honey.
Read Our Lab ReportComes from the Black Sea mountains, where ordinary honey bees feed on wild rhododendron.
Made by the Himalayan giant honey bee, the world's largest honey bee, which builds its combs on sheer cliffs at altitude. Harvested by hand by hunters on rope ladders.
Both contain grayanotoxins, and the strength of either varies from batch to batch. The practical differences for a US buyer are supply and proof. Nepalese cliff honey is scarcer, its harvest is seasonal, and it's more often faked, which is why a batch lab report matters so much. If you want the traditional Himalayan honey that made mad honey famous, choose Nepal, and choose a seller who can show you the lab result for the jar you're buying.
Three steps from our mad honey store to your door, with free insured shipping on every order.
Start small if it's your first time.
Prices are in USD, and shipping is free.
Tracking details arrive once your parcel ships.
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We deliver to all 50 states, including Alaska and Hawaii, from Lamjung Nepal.
| Region | Example cities | Estimated delivery |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast | New York, Boston, Philadelphia | 3 to 7 business days |
| Southeast | Miami, Atlanta, Charlotte | 3 to 7 business days |
| Midwest | Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis | 3 to 7 business days |
| Texas and Southwest | Houston, Dallas, Austin, Phoenix | 3 to 7 business days |
| West Coast | Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland | 3 to 7 business days |
| Alaska and Hawaii | Anchorage, Honolulu | 3 to 7 business days |
Mad honey is sold in the US as a food. Grayanotoxin, the compound that gives it its effect, is not on the DEA's list of controlled substances (DEA list). The FDA describes grayanotoxin as a natural toxin found in some honey and says mad honey poisoning "is rare" (FDA).
Because it's a food, the normal food rules apply: it must be safe, honestly labelled and imported with FDA Prior Notice. We aren't aware of any state that bans mad honey, but laws change, so check your local rules if you're unsure. We sell to adults 18 and over only. Read our guide: Is mad honey legal in the USA?
Mad honey is a dark, reddish honey made by the Himalayan giant honey bee from the nectar of rhododendron flowers in Nepal's hills. Rhododendron nectar contains grayanotoxins, which give the honey its bitter taste and its relaxing, light-headed effect in small amounts. For generations, Gurung honey hunters have harvested it from cliff-face combs twice a year, using rope ladders and smoke. Spring honey, made while the rhododendrons bloom, tends to be the strongest. Learn more about the rhododendron plant behind mad honey and Nepal mad honey's origins.
Comparing mad honey for sale online with the honey in a US grocery store? They are different products.
Mad honey is a rare specialty product. It is not a substitute for everyday table honey.
Mad honey is not ordinary honey, so treat it with respect.
Take no more than ½ teaspoon the first time and wait at least 2–3 hours before deciding whether to take more.
Poisoning cases in medical studies usually involve around 15–30 g, roughly one to two tablespoons (RSC Advances, 2018), and Utah Poison Control notes significant effects after "a tablespoon or less" (University of Utah).
Pregnant or breastfeeding, under 18, heart condition or low blood pressure, or taking heart or blood-pressure medication.
Don't drive, and don't mix it with alcohol.
The CDC notes that grayanotoxin can slow the heart (CDC Yellow Book), which is exactly why we test every batch and label it clearly. See our full mad honey dosage guide.
The amount you take matters more than anything else. We make no medical claims about mad honey.
If you feel faint, very dizzy or nauseous, or notice a slow heartbeat, stop immediately, sit or lie down, and get medical help.
Call 911 in an emergency or Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222.
Not sure it is right for you? Speak to your doctor first.
If your order is lost, damaged or doesn't match its lab report, we'll refund or reship. Contact us within 30 days of delivery with your order number.
Mad honey is sold in the US as a food product, and we file FDA Prior Notice for our shipments. Rules can vary, so if you are unsure, check with your state or local authority before ordering. This is general information, not legal advice.
Do not use it if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, under 18, have a heart condition, low blood pressure or a slow heart rate, or take heart or blood pressure medication. If you are unsure, speak to your doctor first.
Stop immediately, sit or lie down, and get medical help. Call 911 in an emergency or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Yes. Both sizes ship free and insured to all 50 US states. Any import duties or fees, where they apply, are set by US authorities.
Orders arrive in 3–7 business days. Use the arrival calculator above to see your window.
Yes. We ship to all 50 states, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Miami, Seattle, Anchorage and Honolulu.
Yes. You receive tracking details once your parcel ships.
Genuine Himalayan mad honey is rarely sold in regular stores. Our online mad honey store ships it from Nepal to any US address.
We are an online mad honey store, so there is nothing to drive to. We ship from Nepal to all 50 states with free insured shipping.
Check that the seller shows a business name and contact details, publishes a lab report, and matches batch numbers to it. Be wary of very low prices.
Every jar has a batch number that matches a published lab report. Read our lab report before you order.
Start small if it is your first time. The 250 g jar is the usual starting point.
Every order includes free insured shipping, tracking and a 30-day guarantee. Purchase mad honey with confidence, from Nepal's cliffs to your door.
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