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Bee鈥檚 honey is one of the most valued and appreciated natural substances known to mankind since ancient times. There are many types of bee鈥檚 honey mentioned in Ayurveda. Their effects differ and 鈥�Makshika鈥� is considered medicinally the best. According to modern scientific view, the best bee鈥檚 honey is made by Apis mellifera (Family: Apidae). In Sri Lanka, the predominant honey-maker bee is Apis cerana. The aim of this survey is to emphasize the importance of bee鈥檚 honey and its multitude of medicinal, cosmetic and general values. Synonyms, details of formation, constitution, properties, and method of extraction and the usages of bee鈥檚 honey are gathered from text books, traditional and Ayurvedic physicians of Western and Southern provinces, villagers of 鈥楰alahe鈥� in Galle district of Sri Lanka and from few search engines. Fresh bee鈥檚 honey is used in treatment of eye diseases, throat infections, bronchial asthma, tuberculosis, hiccups, thirst, dizziness, fatigue, hepatitis, worm infestation, constipation, piles, eczema, healing of wounds, ulcers and used as a nutritious, easily digestible food for weak people. It promotes semen, mental health and used in cosmetic purposes. Old bee鈥檚 honey is used to treat vomiting, diarrhea, rheumatoid arthritis, obesity, diabetes mellitus and in preserving meat and fruits. Highly popular in cosmetic treatment, bee鈥檚 honey is used in preparing facial washes, skin moisturizers, hair conditioners and in treatment of pimples. Bee鈥檚 honey could be considered as one of the finest products of nature that has a wide range of beneficial uses. Keywords: Bee鈥檚 honey, Mee Peni, Makshika