The use of honey to increase general well-being and flourishing

Abstract

Honey is a sweet, viscous substance produced by bees from nectar or honeydew through regurgitation, enzymatic activity, and evaporation, stored in wax honeycombs. Widely consumed worldwide, honey supports bee metabolism, particularly during foraging and in times of food scarcity. Humans harvest honey through beekeeping, benefiting from its nutritional and medicinal properties. The article examines honey’s production process, its role in supporting human well-being and flourishing, and the interaction between bees, their environment, and human societies.