Role of honey in modern medicine
Joint Authors
Ansari, Muhammad Javed
Meo, Sultan Ayyub
al-Asiri, Salih Ahmad
Mahesar, Abd al-Latif
Source
Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences
Issue
Vol. 24, Issue 5 (31 Jul. 2017), pp.975-978, 4 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2017-07-31
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Use of honey has a very long history.
Honey has been used since ancient time due to its nutritional and therapeutic values.
There had been varied ways of consumption honey including its use as a sweetener and flavoring agent.
Honey is produced all over the world.
The most important nutriment of honey is carbohydrates present in the form of monosaccharides, fructose and glucose.
Honey plays an important role as an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial agent and augments the adherence of skin grafts and wound healing process.
The role of honey has been acknowledged in the scientific literature and there is convincing evidence in support of its antioxidant and antibacterial nature, cough prevention, fertility and wound healing properties.
However, its use has been controversially discussed and has not been well accepted in the modern medicine.
The aim of this review was explore and highlight the role of honey in modern medicine.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Meo, Sultan Ayyub& al-Asiri, Salih Ahmad& Mahesar, Abd al-Latif& Ansari, Muhammad Javed. 2017. Role of honey in modern medicine. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences،Vol. 24, no. 5, pp.975-978.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-781951
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Meo, Sultan Ayyub…[et al.]. Role of honey in modern medicine. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences Vol. 24, no. 5 (Jul. 2017), pp.975-978.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-781951
American Medical Association (AMA)
Meo, Sultan Ayyub& al-Asiri, Salih Ahmad& Mahesar, Abd al-Latif& Ansari, Muhammad Javed. Role of honey in modern medicine. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences. 2017. Vol. 24, no. 5, pp.975-978.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-781951
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 978
Record ID
BIM-781951