Mentougou Jingxi White Honey

Mentougou Jingxi White Honey

Mentougou Jingxi White Honey is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　Specific Quality

　　　　The Tang Dynasty’s “Dietary Materia Medica” describes white honey in this way. Tao Hongjing of the Jin Dynasty also mentioned white honey as an important ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine when writing the “Emergency Prescriptions Kept Up One’s Sleeve,” noting its ability to treat many ailments. An ancient saying goes: “Honey from domesticated bees is the best, followed by wood honey, and cliff honey is even less desirable.”

　　Cultural Anecdotes

　　　　Since ancient times, Mentougou District in western Beijing has been blessed with stunning natural landscapes and rich biodiversity. The area boasts abundant and diverse nectariferous plants, along with high-quality bees and a long history of beekeeping that spans over 300 years. Locals have long praised it as the “Honey Treasury of Western Beijing.”