Pakistan · Ingredient Guide
A 100g jar of Majoon e Khas costs Rs. 7,000, so you should know exactly what you are paying for. Here is every main ingredient, where it comes from and what to check before you order.
What this guide covers
- What Majoon e Khas is
- The honey base
- Every main ingredient at a glance
- Three ingredients worth a closer look
- Serving and storage
- Who should check with a doctor first
- Is Majoon e Khas right for you?
- Frequently asked questions
Key Takeaways
- Majoon e Khas is a herbal honey blend made on a base of choti makhi sidr honey. It is sold as a food product, not a medicine.
- Its main ingredients are royal jelly, shilajit, saffron, ginseng, ashwagandha, bee pollen, Atlas daisy root and epimedium, plus a wider herb blend.
- Shilajit and saffron are two of the most commonly faked ingredients in the market, so ask any seller how theirs is sourced and checked.
- Ginseng and ashwagandha can interact with some medicines. Anyone on regular medication should speak to a doctor first.
- It is not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or for children.
The most common WhatsApp message we get about Majoon e Khas is not about price. It is "what is actually in it?"
That is the right question. Herbal honey blends in Pakistan range from carefully made jars to sachets with no readable label at all. The ingredient list is the only thing that separates them.
So this guide skips the promises and goes through the jar one ingredient at a time. We also cover who should not take it, because a blend this rich is not for everyone.
What Is Majoon e Khas?
Majoon e Khas is Khaas Honey's own majoon: a thick herbal paste made on a base of choti makhi sidr honey. It combines royal jelly, shilajit, saffron, ginseng, ashwagandha and other herbs. It is prepared fresh in Pakistan, sold in a 100g bottle and described on the label as a food product, not a medicine.
"Khas" means special in Urdu. If you are new to majoon as a format, our guide on what majoon is and how it is made covers the tradition behind it.
The Honey Base
Every majoon needs a sweet base to hold the powdered ingredients together. Ours is choti makhi beri honey, also called sidr honey, from the area around Karak where our family has sourced honey for three generations.
Beri honey is thick and dark with a rich, caramel taste. That matters here, because a thin honey would separate from the powders and a mild one would be lost under the herbs.
Every Main Ingredient at a Glance
This is the full list of main ingredients as printed on the product page, with what each one is and what a careful buyer should check.
| Ingredient | What it is | Worth checking |
|---|---|---|
| Choti makhi sidr honey | Honey from wild dwarf bees on beri trees | A named source and region |
| Royal jelly | A creamy substance worker bees make to feed the queen | Allergy risk for anyone sensitive to bee products |
| Shilajit | A dark mineral resin that seeps from mountain rocks | How it was purified and tested |
| Saffron (zafran) | The dried threads of the saffron crocus flower | Genuine threads, not dyed fibres |
| Ginseng | A root grown in the mountains of China and Korea | Can interact with some medicines |
| Ashwagandha | A root long used in South Asian food traditions | Can interact with some medicines |
| Bee pollen | Flower pollen packed into small granules by bees | A known allergen for some people |
| Atlas daisy (akarkara) | A root from the mountains of Turkey and North Africa | Has a sharp, tingling taste |
| Epimedium | A leafy herb from East Asia | Listed on the label by name |
| Wider herb blend | 50+ further herbs from Turkey, China, Afghanistan and Pakistan | Ask us for the full list before ordering |
Where the Ingredients Come From
Sourcing regions as stated on the product page.
Pakistan
The choti makhi sidr honey base, and part of the herb blend.
China and Korea
Ginseng root from mountain growing regions.
Turkey and North Africa
Atlas daisy root from mountain areas.
Afghanistan
Part of the wider herb blend.
Three Ingredients Worth a Closer Look
Three ingredients in this jar are both expensive and widely faked. If you buy any herbal honey blend, from us or anyone else, these are the ones to ask about.
Shilajit
Shilajit is a sticky, tar-like resin found in the high mountains of Pakistan, Afghanistan and the Himalayas. In its raw form it carries soil, stone and other impurities, so it has to be cleaned and purified before anyone eats it.
Cheap shilajit is one of the most counterfeited products in the region. Ask the seller how it was purified and whether it was tested.
Treat any shilajit product without a clear answer on purification as a no. A seller who knows their shilajit will explain the process without being pushed.
Saffron
Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world by weight, because every thread is picked by hand from a crocus flower. That price makes it a favourite for fakes: dyed corn silk, coloured safflower and even shredded paper.
Real saffron colours water slowly and gold, not instantly and red. In a majoon it adds colour and a honeyed, slightly bitter aroma.
Royal jelly
Royal jelly is a creamy, slightly sour substance that worker bees make to feed the queen bee. It is not honey. We explain how to judge its quality in our royal jelly buying guide.
Serving and Storage
Take no more than the serving printed on the jar. It can be eaten straight from the spoon or stirred into lukewarm water or milk.
Keep the bottle in a cool, dry place and refrigerate it after opening, as the label says. Always use a clean, dry spoon.
Taking more than the label says because "it is only honey and herbs". Several of these ingredients are concentrated, and more is not better. Stick to the serving on the jar.
Who Should Check With a Doctor First?
Anyone who is pregnant, breastfeeding, taking regular medication or managing a long-term health condition should speak to a doctor before trying Majoon e Khas. Two of its herbs, ginseng and ashwagandha, are known to interact with some medicines.
The US National Institutes of Health notes that ashwagandha may interact with medicines for diabetes, blood pressure and thyroid conditions, and should be avoided in pregnancy. It gives similar cautions for Asian ginseng, including for people on diabetes medicines.
Check Before You Order
Based on the ingredient list. This is not a substitute for medical advice.
Is Majoon e Khas Right for You?
We make it, so read this section with that in mind.
Majoon e Khas is for adults who want a traditional herbal honey blend with a named honey base and a published ingredient list. It is bottled fresh rather than packed in sachets, and our NIH certification is on our website.
It is not a treatment for anything, and it is not a classical Unani formula. If you are looking for help with a health concern, a doctor or a qualified hakeem is the right person to see. If you have questions about the jar itself, message us on WhatsApp.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is in Majoon e Khas?
Majoon e Khas is made on a base of choti makhi sidr honey. Its main ingredients are royal jelly, shilajit, saffron, ginseng, ashwagandha, bee pollen, Atlas daisy root and epimedium, plus a wider blend of more than 50 herbs from Turkey, China, Afghanistan and Pakistan. It is sold in a 100g bottle as a food product.
Is Majoon e Khas an energy booster?
No. Majoon e Khas is a traditional herbal honey blend sold as a food product. It is not a medicine, an energy drink or a supplement, and we do not make claims about what it will do for your body. Anyone looking for help with tiredness or a health concern should speak to a doctor.
Can I take Majoon e Khas with my medicine?
Speak to your doctor first. Majoon e Khas contains ginseng and ashwagandha, and the US National Institutes of Health notes that both can interact with some medicines, including those for diabetes and blood pressure. Ashwagandha may also interact with thyroid medicines. Bring the ingredient list with you to your appointment.
Where does the honey in Majoon e Khas come from?
The base is choti makhi beri honey, also called sidr honey, from the area around Karak in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Choti makhi honey is made by small wild bees that build a single open comb on tree branches. It is thick and dark, which helps it hold the powdered herbs in a smooth paste.
Why is Majoon e Khas expensive?
A 100g bottle costs Rs. 7,000 because several of its ingredients are costly on their own. Saffron is picked by hand thread by thread, royal jelly is collected in tiny amounts, shilajit must be purified and choti makhi honey is in short supply. Preparing the blend fresh also adds cost.
Who should not take Majoon e Khas?
It is not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding, for anyone under 18 or for people with allergies to bee products, pollen or honey. People taking regular medication or managing a thyroid, autoimmune or other long-term condition should speak to a doctor before trying it. Healthy adults should never take more than the serving on the jar.
Every Main Ingredient on the Label
Majoon e Khas, prepared fresh on a choti makhi sidr honey base. Rs. 7,000 for 100g, delivered across Pakistan.
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