High Demand, High Risk: Ministry Warns Against ‘Royal Honey’

A sexual enhancement product called Royal Honey is drawing “high demand,” especially among men, but health authorities are sounding the alarm over serious risks.

What is ‘Royal Honey’?

It is being marketed as a “natural” product for boosting sexual performance and is widely available online, including through informal vendors and marketplace platforms, often for as little as ten Belize dollars per pack.

Is ‘Royal Honey’ Safe to Consume?

Despite its popularity, the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) has issued a strong warning against its use, stating, “The sale of medications and supplements through social media, street vendors, or other informal sources is strongly discouraged, as these products may be unregulated and unsafe.”

The ministry’s advisory follows alerts from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Costa Rica’s health authorities, “both of which confirmed, through laboratory analysis, that the product contains undeclared pharmaceutical ingredients.”

 

What are the risks of consuming ‘Royal Honey’?

According to MOHW, these hidden compounds pose significant health risks, particularly for people with existing medical conditions or those taking prescription medications.

News 5 learnt through an ‘informal vendor’ that common side effects include headaches, indigestion, hearing loss, and priapism, a painful and prolonged erection that can cause permanent damage.

Despite its packaging label listing natural ingredients like honey, maca root, tongkat ali, and ginseng, the product’s contents are neither fully disclosed nor regulated, the ministry says.

What are vendors saying?

Vendors say men buy Royal Honey mainly for sexual enhancement. One seller confirmed headaches as a side effect after customers complained.

But was this reason enough to discontinue selling the product? She says, No.

The reality is, Royal Honey is in high demand, and unregulated vendors show little concern for the health risks consumers may face once a sale is finalised.

However, the Ministry of Health urges the public to buy health products only from licensed pharmacies and authorised distributors, warning that online and street vendors are not regulated.