[HTML][HTML] History of natural ingredients in cosmetics

RL McMullen, G Dell'Acqua - Cosmetics, 2023 - mdpi.com
There has been interest in the history of cosmetics for the last several decades. In part, this
renewed curiosity is probably due to the revolutionizing natural movement in the cosmetic …

Anti-bacterial, anti-biofilm and anti-quorum sensing activities of honey: A review

B Khataybeh, Z Jaradat, Q Ababneh - Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2023 - Elsevier
Ethnopharmacological relevance Man has used honey to treat diseases since ancient times,
perhaps even before the history of medicine itself. Several civilizations have utilized natural …

[HTML][HTML] Physicochemical characteristics and bioactive compounds of different types of honey and their biological and therapeutic properties: a comprehensive review

MA Al-Kafaween, M Alwahsh, AB Mohd Hilmi… - Antibiotics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Honey is considered to be a functional food with health-promoting properties. However, its
potential health benefits can be affected by individual composition that varies between …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of black seed oil combined with olive oil or honey on antioxidant activities, phenolic content, and identification and quantification of thymoquinone, a …

S Warinhomhoun, S Sanpinit, P Chonsut… - Journal of Agriculture …, 2023 - Elsevier
The plant Nigella sativa (NS) has a rich history in folk medicine, being utilized for various
illnesses and as tonic drugs. Furthermore, thymoquinone (TQ), a major compound found in …

Antimicrobial properties of honeys produced by stingless bees (Hymenoptera, Apidae, Meliponini) from different vegetation zones of Tanzania

CA Mduda, MH Muruke, JM Hussein - International Journal of Tropical …, 2023 - Springer
Stingless bee honey is an important component of African ethno-medicine, used to treat a
variety of health conditions. However, there is scanty information on the therapeutic …

Harnessing the potential of Heterotrigona itama propolis: An overview of antimicrobial and antioxidant properties for nanotechnology–Based delivery systems

A Mahmad, LS Chua, TU Noh, CK Siew… - Biocatalysis and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Propolis which is derived from the stingless bee species of Heterotrigona itama is primarily
found in Southeast Asia. It is rich in phenolics including flavonoids and tannins for many …

[HTML][HTML] Applications of Beehive Products for Wound Repair and Skin Care

S Martinotti, G Bonsignore, E Ranzato - Cosmetics, 2023 - mdpi.com
There is a long and interesting history between honeybees and humans. From the
beginning, honey has been utilized not only as a sweetener, but also as an ointment and a …

Assessment of adulteration in honey by artificial sweeteners using dynamic laser speckle technique

HB Patel, AK Nirala - Optik, 2023 - Elsevier
Our research work uses the dynamic laser speckle technique for the first time to analyze the
adulteration of “Dabur Honey” with two golden syrups Dhampur Green Golden Syrup …

[HTML][HTML] Honey Therapy in Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Promising Strategy for Effective Wound Healing

A Bezerra, H Fonseca, F Rodrigues, C Delerue-Matos… - Applied Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are considered a major problem for public health, leading to high
rates of lower-limb amputations. Moreover, due to the high prevalence rate of predisposing …

[HTML][HTML] Seasons and bee foraging plant species strongly influence honey antimicrobial activity

IF Rikohe, SH Mlozi, IB Ngondya - Journal of Agriculture and Food …, 2023 - Elsevier
Honey has been used in human medicine since ancient times due to its antimicrobial
properties. However, honey antimicrobial potential varies due to floral sources, geographical …