Pharmaceutical Applications of Honey

Abstract

Currently, researchers are oriented to the use of several natural products as alternatives in curing various ailments. Among natural products, honey occupies a great position as a sweetening agent as well as a magic remedy for a large list of diseases. Several studies had been conducted on different types of honeys. At first, most of the studies were focused on the use of honey as a natural antimicrobial. Afterwards, many pharmaceutical applications have been knocked. The well-known anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial characteristics of honey suggest its use to promote wound healing, relief oxidative stress in case of cardiovascular diseases and cure several infectious and inflammatory diseases. Honey has proved its effectiveness in eradication of multidrug resistant pathogens such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), controlling blood sugar in diabetic patients, accelerating healing of wounds and chronic ulcers, improving cough and asthma, treatment of different types of cancers, and reducing symptoms associated with periodontal diseases.