Apitheraphy and Medicinal Properties and Use of Honey: A Review

The present review discusses about apitheraphy and medicinal importance of bee venom and honey. Apitherapy provides a potential alternative to medicine and the treatment of various diseases such as cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, Parkinson's and oral diseases. Honey is a remarkable and valuable natural substance with a good taste that provides various benefits in the health sector, such as medicinal, nutritional and cosmetic uses. Propolis is also obtained from honey bees and exhibits therapeutic and biological properties. Propolis is utilized to treat various health problems such as pulpitis, candidiasis, aphthous stomatitis and periodontitis. Honey can be used alone or in combination with other substances to treat a variety of health problems. Honey has a wide range of laxative, sedative, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiviral and antibacterial properties. Honey contains several types of minerals, vitamins, proteins, carbohydrates, amino acids and various enzymes, including invertase, acid phosphorylase, catalase and glucose oxidase. The combination of natural remedies and honey provides good health and strong immunity to fight pathogens.