Abstract
Honey is effective in the treatment of a broad range of wounds including, amongst others, ulcers. It has, also, been known for its antibacterial potential as well as for its antioxidant properties.
Gastric ulcers have been considered as a major problem worldwide. The use of conventional drugs in the treatment of ulcers have had side effects and have not been very effective in many instances. For this
reason, new products have been sought. Honey been used for treatment of several disorders including gastrointestinal ones especially stomach ulcers. It promotes the healing of ulcers via its antioxidant activity.
Extensive research has been conducted on the antibacterial activity of honey and indicated that honey is potent against both Gram positive and negative bacteria as well as against Helicobacter pylori which causes ulcers. Honey had a more pronounced inhibitory effect on Gram negative bacteria (Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterobacter spp., Klebsiella) in comparison to commonly used
Gastric ulcers have been considered as a major problem worldwide. The use of conventional drugs in the treatment of ulcers have had side effects and have not been very effective in many instances. For this
reason, new products have been sought. Honey been used for treatment of several disorders including gastrointestinal ones especially stomach ulcers. It promotes the healing of ulcers via its antioxidant activity.
Extensive research has been conducted on the antibacterial activity of honey and indicated that honey is potent against both Gram positive and negative bacteria as well as against Helicobacter pylori which causes ulcers. Honey had a more pronounced inhibitory effect on Gram negative bacteria (Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterobacter spp., Klebsiella) in comparison to commonly used
Keywords
Prophetic Medicine
