02583nas a2200229   4500008004100000245005900041210005800100260001500158300001200173490000600185520193300191653001602124653001502140653001002155653001602165653002202181653001602203100002502219700002402244700002102268856006402289       2017                        eng d00aHoney and Health: A Review of Recent Clinical Research0 aHoney and Health A Review of Recent Clinical Research  cApril 2017  a121-1270 v93 a<p class="rtejustify">Honey is one of the most appreciated and valued natural products introduced to humankind since ancient times. Honey is used not only as a nutritional product but also in health described in traditional medicine and as an alternative treatment for clinical conditions ranging from wound healing to cancer treatment. The aim of this review is to emphasize the ability of honey and its multitude in medicinal aspects. Traditionally, honey is used in the treatment of eye diseases, bronchial asthma, throat infections, tuberculosis, thirst, hiccups, fatigue, dizziness, hepatitis, constipation, worm infestation, piles, eczema, healing of ulcers, and wounds and used as a nutritious supplement. The ingredients of honey have been reported to exert antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti‑inflammatory, antiproliferative, anticancer, and antimetastatic effects. Many evidences suggest the use of honey in the control and treatment of wounds, diabetes mellitus, cancer, asthma, and also cardiovascular, neurological, and gastrointestinal diseases. Honey has a potential therapeutic role in the treatment of disease by phytochemical, anti‑inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. Flavonoids and polyphenols, which act as antioxidants, are two main bioactive molecules present in honey. According to modern scientific literature, honey may be useful and has protective effects for the treatment of various disease conditions such as diabetes mellitus, respiratory, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and nervous systems, even it is useful in cancer treatment because many types of antioxidant are present in honey. In conclusion, honey could be considered as a natural therapeutic agent for various medicinal purposes. Sufficient evidence exists recommending the use of honey in the management of disease conditions. Based on these facts, the use of honey in clinical wards is highly recommended.</p>
10aAntioxidant10aFlavonoids10aHoney10aPolyphenols10aTherapeutic agent10aTraditional1 aSamarghandian, Saeed1 aFarkhondeh, Tahereh1 aSamini, Fariborz  uhttps://phcogres.com/article/2017/9/2/1041030974-8490204647