Honey the paradisiacal panacea - A Review

  • Dr. Noora Beegum Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive dentistry, Bangalore Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, INDIA.
  • Dr. Nandan N Reader, Bangalore Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, INDIA.
  • Dr. Sunil Raj N Professor & Head, Bangalore Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, INDIA.
  • Dr. Soundarya Vishwanathan Senior Lecturer, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive dentistry, Bangalore Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, INDIA.
Keywords: Honey, Antibacterial, Anti Inflammatory, Antithrombotic

Abstract

In folk medicine natural products have been used since ancient times. Honey has been used as a source of nutrient as well as a medicine. It shows an extensive range of biological effects such as antibacterial, antiallergic, antithrombotic, antiinflamatory action. The objective of this article is to provide an overview regarding the health benefits of honey and its uses in dentistry.

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CITATION
DOI: 10.21760/jaims.v4i05.734
Published: 2019-10-31
How to Cite
Dr. Noora Beegum, Dr. Nandan N, Dr. Sunil Raj N, & Dr. Soundarya Vishwanathan. (2019). Honey the paradisiacal panacea - A Review. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 4(05), 273-280. https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v4i05.734
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