Toxic compounds in honey
Traditional / reference
Abstract
Honey may contain naturally occurring toxins derived from the nectar of certain plants. Honey collected from Ledum palustre (Rhododendron tomentosum) and related Ericaceae such as Kalmia and Rhododendron can contain grayanotoxins, which may cause dizziness, nausea, palpitations and, rarely, severe poisoning - an important safety consideration for Labrador tea, which also contains grayanotoxin and ledol.
Referenced for these plants
How to cite
Islam, M.N., Khalil, M.I., Islam, M.A. and Gan, S.H (2013) 'Toxic compounds in honey', Journal of Applied Toxicology, 34(7), pp. 733-742. doi:10.1002/jat.2952
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