Biological and therapeutic effects of honey produced by honey bees and stingless bees: a comparative review. Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia, 26 (5). pp. 657-664. ISSN 0102-695X (2016)
Abstract
Honey is a natural product produced by both honey bees and stingless bees. Both types of honey contain unique and distinct types of phenolic and flavonoid compounds of variable biological and clinical importance. Honey is one of the most effective natural products used for wound healing. In this review, the traditional uses and clinical applications of both honey bee and stingless bee honey – such as antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antihyperlipidemic, and cardioprotective properties; the treatment of eye disorders, gastrointestinal tract diseases, neurological disorders, and fertility disorders and wound healing activity are described.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Keywords: | Honey bee, Kelulut honey, Stingless bees honey, Antimicrobial activity, Anticancer activity, Physicochemical properties |
| Taxonomy: | By Subject > Applied Sciences > Biology By Subject > Applied Sciences > Food Technology |
| Local Content Hub: | Subjects > Applied Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Rizana Mohd Radwan |
| Date Deposited: | 19 Mar 2021 03:44 |
| Last Modified: | 19 Mar 2021 03:44 |
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