Biology and Medicine

Bekesho Geleta

Publications

• Review Article
  Medicinal Uses of Honey
  Author(s): Motuma Adimasu Abeshu and Bekesho GeletaMotuma Adimasu Abeshu and Bekesho Geleta
  
  Honey is one of nature’s wonders. For long, honey has been used as important source of carbohydrates and natural sweetener. Honey contains sugars, organic acids, minerals, and proteins, enzymes and vitamins in trace amounts. The simple sugars in honey are responsible for its sweetness, hygroscopicity, energy value and other physical properties. Honey’s use as medicine has been limited due to lack of scientific report. In recent days, however, there is resurgence. Its greatest medicinal potential is its application as topical agent to wounds and skin infections. Honey has anti-inflammatory, immune boosting property, and exhibits broad spectrum antibacterial activity, which are attributed both to physical factors: acidity and osmolarity, and chemical factors: hydrogen peroxide, volatiles, beeswax, nectar, poll.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/0974-8369.1000276

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