In some country, forest honey is called Honeydew honey. It is a sugary liquid secreted by insects such as aphids while sucking the plant sap. This sugary liquid is collected by honeybees and is converted into a strong dark coloured honeydew honey. This honey serves as prebiotics promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria present in the gut. IT is very helpful if consumed after taking antibiotics that are generally used to treat bacterial infections.

By improving the gut, it helps to increase appetite. High concentrations of antioxidants in this honey variety helps in the elimination of free radicals and reduces the damage caused by them. Thus taking honeydew honey promotes general health.