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VOL. 9, ISSUE 12 (2024)
Exploring the healthcare benefits of honeybee products: A comprehensive review
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Shankar S Yelmame, Srinivas Nandyala, Aman S Tharayil, Marina G D’souza, Laxmikant B Borse
Abstract
This study examines the chemical composition of eight key beekeeping
products: honey, bee venom, propolis, royal jelly, drone brood, bee pollen, bee
bread, and beeswax. Each product has a distinct chemical profile that can vary
depending on the producer. While some of these products have been utilized in
traditional medicine for centuries, recent research has uncovered a wide range
of additional therapeutic properties, many of which were previously unknown.
Notably, bee products have shown potential in the treatment of various cancers,
and ongoing studies aim to uncover further health benefits. Furthermore, these
products have also demonstrated therapeutic effects against COVID-19, a disease
that has significantly impacted global health. In conclusion, bee products have
emerged as some of nature's most valuable medicines, highlighting the immense
potential of beekeeping science.
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Pages:64-69
How to cite this article:
Shankar S Yelmame, Srinivas Nandyala, Aman S Tharayil, Marina G D’souza, Laxmikant B Borse "Exploring the healthcare benefits of honeybee products: A comprehensive review". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 9, Issue 12, 2024, Pages 64-69
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