A review of pharmacology and medicinal properties of honey.

Since centuries ago, people have valued honey, a naturally sweet substance made by bees from the nectar of flowers, for its therapeutic and nutritional benefits. The objective of this review paper is to thoroughly analyze the pharmacological and therapeutic properties of honey. Honey's complex chemical make-up, which includes sugars, enzymes, phenolic compounds, vitamins, and minerals, contributes to its medicinal versatility. Honey has been used historically as a folk cure for a variety of illnesses, and both conventional and modern medicines have recognized its efficacy. The antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, wound-healing, and immune-modulatory properties of honey are discussed in this article, with an emphasis on how it can be used to treat illnesses like digestive problems, respiratory infections, skin wounds, and more. Honey's molecular interactions with biological pathways are being examined, offering light on the mechanisms behind honey's medicinal effects. A thorough comprehension of honey's pharmacological properties is essential for its incorporation into evidence-based medicine as interest in natural therapies rises. In order to effectively utilize the therapeutic potential of honey, more study is necessary to understand specific pathways, improve dose forms, and establish standardized protocols. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]