Therapeutic Properties of Honey

@article{Nweze2020TherapeuticPO,
  title={Therapeutic Properties of Honey},
  author={Justus Amuche Nweze and Chinasa Valerie Olovo and e.i.okaforj.i. And Njouo. Nweze and Obi Okechukwu John and Chidebelu Paul},
  journal={Honey Analysis - New Advances and Challenges},
  year={2020}
}
Honey has been used traditionally for ages to treat infectious diseases. These amazing properties of honey are complex as a result of the involvement of various bioactive compounds. Honey is becoming sustainable as a reputable and effective therapeutic agent to practitioners of conventional medicine and to the general public. Its beneficial role has been endorsed due to its antimicrobial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activities as well as boosting of the immune system. Also… 
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