Honey-Derived Phytochemicals, their Composition, Activity, and Biomedical Relevance

Abstract: Honey, which were known as natural sweetener and also reported for various compounds like flavonoids, phenolic acids, glucose, fructose and also used as medicines. In given article, the chemical constituents and their role in treatment of various diseases like cancer, diabetes etc. was discussed. This review gives a framework for understanding that honey can work as a multifunctional chemical system and can be utilized in analytical, material, and applied chemical research.

Keywords: Honey, Flavonoids, carbohydrates, anticancer, antidiabetic