Cheruthen is composed primarily of the sugars glucose and fructose, and consists of minerals such as iron, calcium, phosphate, sodium chlorine, potassium and magnesium.Honey has high medicinal value which is known to be good for cold, cough, congestion and building immunity. It also possesses antiseptic and antibacterial properties. Honey was used as a traditional ayurvedic medicine, where it was thought to be effective intreating imbalances in the body.Cheruthen or Small honey (Stingless bee honey) plays an important role in reducing weight or reducing beer belly. Small honey reduces obesity, if used daily with warm water. The use of natural honey as food and medicine by mankind has been in existence from time immemorial. In fact, records have it that raw honey is the most ancient sweetener, and it was noted to have been in use throughout the world several million years ago.