Components and medicinal uses of Egyptian bee honey: A systematic mini-review | ||
| Microbes and Infectious Diseases | ||
| Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 04 October 2025 | ||
| Document Type: Mini-review article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/mid.2025.416274.3139 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Ahmed A. Rawwash* 1; Mohamed F.F Bayomy2; Emad Ahmed Fathy Hussein3; Shahira Hassan Ibrahim Negm4 | ||
| 1Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, Al-Azhar University, Assiut Branch, Assiut 71 524, Egypt | ||
| 2Department of Basic Sciences, College of Oral and Dental Surgery, Misr University for Science and Technology (MUST), Egypt. | ||
| 3Egyptian MOH, Al Sheikh Zayed Governmental HIO Clinic, MBBCh, Family Medicine Diploma of AICPD, Egypt. | ||
| 4Egyptian MOH, PHC unit, Al Sheikh Zayed city, Egypt. MBBCh, Family Medicine Diploma of AICPD, Egypt | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Egyptian bee honey has been the subject of extensive research due to its distinctive chemical composition and medicinal properties, which are renowned for its diverse floral sources and rich cultural heritage. This systematized mini-review summarizes the most recent research on the bioactive components and therapeutic applications of Egyptian honey, with an emphasis on its antimicrobial, antioxidant, wound-healing, and metabolic qualities. Studies from 2004 to 2025 were identified through a PRISMA-guided search of databases including PubMed, Google Scholar, and Egyptian journals. The results indicate that the concentration of flavonoids, phenolic acids, amino acids, and minerals in Egyptian honey varies significantly based on its botanical origin. Potent antibacterial activity against pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Escherichia coli (E. coli), strong antioxidant properties, and efficacy in wound healing and metabolic regulation, such as improving glycemic control in diabetic patients, are among the key medicinal applications. While emphasizing the necessity of additional clinical research to standardize the applications of Egyptian honey, the review emphasizes its potential as a natural therapeutic agent. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Apis mellifera lamarckii; bioactive compounds; Egyptian honey; wound healing; Honey bioactive compounds | ||
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