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ANTIBIOTICS-BASEL
Volume 12, Issue 2, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12020337
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natural honey; physicochemical properties; biological activities; bioactive compounds; polyphenols
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Honey types such as Tualang honey, Kelulut honey, and Sidr honey have similar therapeutic effects as Manuka honey, with antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-diabetic, anti-obesity, anticancer properties. They have excellent biological and physicochemical characteristics similar to Manuka honey, making them potential natural therapeutic agents for various medicinal purposes.
Honey is considered to be a functional food with health-promoting properties. However, its potential health benefits can be affected by individual composition that varies between honey types. Although studies describing the health benefits of Tualang honey (TH), Kelulut honey (KH), and Sidr honey (SH) are scarce, these honey types showed a comparable therapeutic efficacy to Manuka honey (MH). The purpose of this review is to characterise the physicochemical, biological, and therapeutic properties of TH, KH, and SH. Findings showed that these honeys have antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, antioxidant, antidiabetic, antiobesity, anticancer, anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties and effects on the cardiovascular system, nervous system, and respiratory system. The physicochemical characteristics of TH, KH, and SH were compared with MH and discussed, and results showed that they have high-quality contents and excellent biological activity sources. Flavonoids and polyphenols, which act as antioxidants, are two main bioactive molecules present in honey. The activity of honey depends on the type of bee, sources of nectar, and the geographic region where the bees are established. In conclusion, TH, KH, and SH could be considered as natural therapeutic agents for various medicinal purposes compared with MH. Therefore, TH, KH, and SH have a great potential to be developed for modern medicinal use.
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