Traditional and modern therapeutic applications of Honey: An Updated Review

Authors

  • Neeru Sharma Assistant Professor, Department of Rasa Shastra evum Bhaishajya Kalpana, Gangaputra Ayurvedic College & Hospital, Kandela, Jind, Haryana
  • Yadevendra Yadav Assistant Professor, P. G. Department of Rasa Shastra evum Bhaishajya Kalpana, Uttarakhand Ayurved University, Rishikul Campus, Haridwar 3
  • Khem Chand Sharma Professor and H. O. D, P. G. Department of Rasa Shastra evumBhaishajyaKalpana, Uttarakhand Ayurved University, Rishikul Campus, Haridwar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v11i6.948

Keywords:

Honey, Madhu, Yogvahi

Abstract

Honey is defined as the natural sweet substance produced by honeybees. Honey consist mainly sugars but also contains some amounts of acids, phenolic contents, HMF (Hydroxyl Methyl Furfural), minerals and water. Honey is well known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant capacities, which may be useful for the prevention of chronic inflammatory process like atherosclerosis, diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular diseases. It has been used both as food and medicine since ancient times. It has been reported to have an antimicrobial effect on many pathogenic microorganisms. Antioxidant capacity of honey is important in many disease conditions and is due to a wide range of compounds including phenolics, peptides, organic acids, enzymes. Honey also been reported as an alternative medicine for gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, inflammatory states. It is also useful as anticancer, antidiabetic and weight management agent. Beside the medicinal values, it also acts as prebiotic compound and so it stimulates the growth of probiotics. This review covers the pharmacological properties, composition and some important medical uses of honey.

Author Biographies

Neeru Sharma, Assistant Professor, Department of Rasa Shastra evum Bhaishajya Kalpana, Gangaputra Ayurvedic College & Hospital, Kandela, Jind, Haryana

Assistant Professor, Department of Rasa Shastra evum Bhaishajya Kalpana, Gangaputra Ayurvedic College & Hospital, Kandela, Jind, Haryana

Yadevendra Yadav, Assistant Professor, P. G. Department of Rasa Shastra evum Bhaishajya Kalpana, Uttarakhand Ayurved University, Rishikul Campus, Haridwar 3

Assistant Professor, P. G. Department of Rasa Shastra evum Bhaishajya Kalpana, Uttarakhand Ayurved University, Rishikul Campus, Haridwar

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Khem Chand Sharma, Professor and H. O. D, P. G. Department of Rasa Shastra evumBhaishajyaKalpana, Uttarakhand Ayurved University, Rishikul Campus, Haridwar

 Professor and H. O. D, P. G. Department of Rasa Shastra evumBhaishajyaKalpana, Uttarakhand Ayurved University, Rishikul Campus, Haridwar

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Published

2023-07-23

How to Cite

Sharma, N. ., Yadav, Y. ., & Sharma, K. C. . (2023). Traditional and modern therapeutic applications of Honey: An Updated Review . Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM), 11(6). https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v11i6.948

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 6 (2023): Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM)

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Review Article

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