Divriği Honey, used medicinally, competes with Anzer Honey
The Divriği Honey, known to be beneficial for many ailments, is referred to as 'Not just honey, but medicine.' The town of Divriği, located 151 kilometers away from the city center of Sivas, garners attention not only for its historical texture but also for its honey. With no industrial establishments and harboring endemic plants not found anywhere else in the world, Divriği honey is considered a source of healing. Derived from extracts gathered from an approximate 3,000 flower species, Divriği honey is said to be effective against various diseases. It competes in terms of floral diversity with Anzer honey, produced only in the Anzer plateau of Rize, which comes from nearly 5,000 flower species. Consumed on an empty stomach in the mornings, Divriği Honey provides antibiotic properties. Balancing insulin secretion on the pancreas and liver, Divriği honey heals wounds in the stomach, intestines, and digestive system, and regulates blood sugar. Therefore, Divriği Honey is remembered as 'Not just honey but a remedy.'
"Divriği honey is a type of honey collected from between 2,500 to 3,000 different flowers"
Divriği Mayor Hakan Gök, providing information about honey, stated that Divriği honey is composed of extracts from 2,500 to 3,000 different flowers. He emphasized the uniqueness of Divriği, highlighting its historical sites such as the Divriği Grand Mosque and Darüşşifası, as well as its mansions, caravanserais, baths, bridges, bazaars, and arastas. In addition to these, he mentioned the emerging trend in tourism known as gastronomy. Divriği takes pride in its brand products, including Divriği honey and Divriği dry clotted cream.
Mayor Gök explained the importance of honey consumption, stating, "Why is honey important, and why should people consume it? I want to explain that first. Divriği's altitude ranges from 900 to 3,000 meters, resulting in a gradual increase in the intensity of seasons and flower flora. Divriği honey is a type of honey collected from between 2,500 to 3,000 different flowers. In fact, it is not just honey but a remedy.
"It is crucial to preserve honey production in this region and open it to the global market"
Emphasizing the importance of preserving honey production in the region and opening it to the global market, Mayor Gök stated, "If you consume this honey on an empty stomach in the morning, you will experience the antibiotic effect due to the unique properties of the honey. It heals wounds in your stomach, intestines, and digestive system, and regulates your blood sugar. Because it balances insulin secretion on the pancreas and liver, it means you have taken a healthy food, providing benefits to your body. Since this honey is derived from over 2,500 plants, it is medicinal. Another reason for the preciousness of this honey is the absence of industry in this area. Therefore, what you eat is entirely natural honey. We recommend obtaining honey from Divriği for anyone looking to give honey to their sick or elderly loved ones. As the municipality, we have registered Divbal. We will introduce and sell this honey to all our fellow citizens who truly want to consume honey and to the whole world. The honey flora starts from Yozgat and extends to Hakkâri. Below Malatya, industrial and agricultural chemicals contaminate, making it impossible to produce genuine honey. It is crucial to preserve honey production in this region and open it to the global market because our honey is of high quality."
