Malays J Med Sci, 2013 May;20(3):6-13.
Tualang honey (TH) is a Malaysian multifloral jungle honey.
In recent years, there has been a marked increase in the number of studies
published in medical databases regarding its potential health benefits. The
honey is produced by the rock bee (Apis dorsata), which builds hives on
branches of tall Tualang trees located mainly in the north-western region of
Peninsular Malaysia.
This review collates the results of the various studies of
TH that range from research on tissue culture to randomised control clinical
trials. Findings thus far show that, TH has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory,
antioxidant, antimutagenic, antitumor, and antidiabetic properties, in addition
to wound-healing attributes. Some of its properties are similar to the
well-researched Manuka honey (New Zealand and/or Australian monofloral honey).
Distinct differences include higher phenolics, flavonoids, and
5-(hydroxymethyl) furfural (HMF). Compared with Manuka honey, TH is also more
effective against some gram-negative bacterial strains in burn wounds.
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