Therapeutic Applications of Honey and its Phytochemicals by Rehman, Muneeb U.; Majid, Sabhiya;

Long description:

Honey typically has a complex chemical and biochemical composition that invariably includes complex sugars, specific proteins, amino acids, phenols, vitamins, and rare minerals. It is reported to be beneficial in the treatment of various diseases, such as those affecting the respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems, as well as diabetes mellitus and certain types of cancers; however, there is limited literature describing the use of honey in modern medicine.

This book provides evidence-based information on the pharmaceutical potential of honey along with its therapeutic applications and precise mechanisms of action. It discusses in detail the phytochemistry and pharmacological properties of honey, highlighting the economic and culturally significant medicinal uses of honey and comprehensively reviewing the scientific research on the traditional uses, chemical composition, scientific validation, and general pharmacognostical characteristics. Given its scope, it is a valuable tool for researchers and scientists interested in drug discovery and the chemistry and pharmacology of honey.

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1. Molecular Mechanistic Approach of Important Anti-leukemic Compounds Present in Honey.- Chapter 2. Possible Therapeutic Potential of Flavonoids and Phenolic Acids from Honey in Age Related Neurodegerative Diseases via Targeting NAD+ Degradation.- Chapter 3. Neuroprotective Effects of Honey: A Mechanistic View.- Chapter 4. Molecular Mechanisms of Phytochemicals from Honey in Prevention and Treatment of Cancer.- Chapter 5. An Assay on Mechanisms of the Anti-Fibrotic Effects of Honey.- Chapter 6. A Mechanistic Perspective on Chemopreventive and Therapeutic Potential of Phytochemicals in Honey.- Chapter 7. Phyto-Chemicals from Honey as MAP-Kinase Inhibitors: Current Therapeutic Standing and Future prospects.- Chapter 8. Clinico-Pharmacological Perspective of Honey and Propolis.- Chapter 9. Scope of Honey in Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders.- Chapter 10. Honey and it Molecular Pharmacology: An Essay.- Chapter 11. Therapeutic and Prophylactic Effects of Honey on Dermatitis and Related Disorders.- Chapter 12. Honey Intake and Risk of CVDs: A Mechanistic Disclosure.- Chapter 13. Role of Phytochemicals from Honey in Prevention and Treatment of Arthritis and Related Disorders.- Chapter 14. Honey in Anticancer Drug Toxicity.- Chapter 15. A Crosstalk Between Anti-inflammatory and Wound Healing Properties of Honey.- Chapter 16. Phytochemicals from Honey: Novel weapon for the prevention and treatment of cancers.- Chapter 17. Beneficial Effects of Honey Flavonoids in Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: An update.- Chapter 18. Honey Products and Their Potential in Wound Healing.- Chapter 19. Chrysin, an Important Active Ingredient of Honey: Beneficial Pharmacological Activities, and Molecular Mechanism of Action.- Chapter 20. Honey and its Potential Anti-breast Cancer Properties: Mechanistic Insights.