Honey, sweet, viscous liquid food, dark golden in colour, produced in the honey sacs of various bees from the nectar of flowers. Flavour and colour are determined by the flowers from which the nectar is gathered. Honey was almost the only source of sugar available to the ancients and was valued for its medicinal benefits.It is used as a remedy for cough, cold, hiccups and disorders of the respiratory system such as asthma etc.Honey is very good for eyes and eye sight.