The Effect of Royal Jelly on Oral Mucositis in Patients
Undergoing Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy
Holist Nurs Pract, 2014 July/August;28(4):242-246
This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of royal
jelly on oral mucositis in patients undergoing radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
The study population consisted of 103 patients undergoing radiotherapy and
chemotherapy. Oral mucositis was graded according to the World Health
Organization criteria, and patients were divided into 2 groups. All patients
received mouthwash therapy with benzydamine hydrochloride and nystatin rinses.
In addition, patients in the experimental group received royal jelly.
The mean
resolution time of oral mucositis in the royal jelly group was significantly
shorter than that of the control group. As a result, the study results
demonstrate that royal jelly administrated by a certain procedure improved the
signs and symptoms of oral mucositis and markedly shortened its healing time.
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