It is produced from the blossoms of chestnut tree, which considered a good tree for apicultural and widely spread in the mountains of Greece. The color of this honey varies according to its origin from light brown to dark brown and black. It is extremely aromatic honey, has a strong, slightly bitter and lasting taste. Chestnut honey speeds up blood circulation and acts as an astringent in some cases of dysentery. It has been found to have significant antimicrobial activity against various microorganisms such as Staphylococcus, Enterococcus, Helicobacter pylori and both Candida species. It also has astringent, disinfectant and therapeutic properties, especially useful in the bladder. It increases spiritual clarity.