In the Himalayan region of Nepal, there are many microclimate specific plants, which produce enormous quantity of nectar for bees like Chiuri (Butter Tree). Chiuri, native to Nepal, is multipurpose tree mostly distributed in forest area, which has significant cultural and livelihood associations with the Chepang community. The Chepang are one of the indigenous communities, largely depend on forest products for their survival by hunting, fishing and collecting edible forest products that includes Chiuri (Butter Tree). Chiuri is main source of edible oil, honey, and wood in Chepang community. Chiuri flowers have medicinal value as the oil extracted from its seed is also used to cure different kind of skin diseases.
Chiuri (butter tree) is a medium size tree, naturally occurring in warm temperate areas throughout the pristine Himalayan tracts on steep slopes, ravines and cliffs up to 1500m above sea level. It flowers during cold season. During this season, the plant produces so much nectar that it overflows; hence Chiuri Honey is very fragrant and full of pollen with enormous health benefits. Chiuri Honey is harvested at winter from the pristine high altitudes of the Himalayas, giving it a uniquely high antioxidant capacity. Chiuri honey has fine granulation, pleasant taste and sweet aroma.