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Clinical pharmacy PharmD program Third level Phytochemistry-1 (PG-504)

• Then, bees store the nectar in a special sac called a honey stomach. Inside the

stomach, special enzyme changes nectar into two sugars called fructose and

glucose.

• After the bees return to their hive, they spit the nectar from its honey stomach

into one of the cells.

• Next, the heat in the hive evaporate water from the nectar and it turns into

honey.

• Finally, the bees cover the cell with a wax cap.

Thousands of worker bees can produce over 200 pounds of honey for the colony

in a year. Imagine if there are no bees on this earth!

Constituents of Honeys

• Invert sugar (70 – 80%) (glucose − fructose, 1:1)

• Small quantities: sucrose, volatile oils, pigments and pollen grains

• Honeys differ in color, odor, and taste?

• Types: Clover, Citrus, Eucalyptus, herbal honeys,.etc

Uses:

• Demulcent, sweetening agent, nutritive and caloric purpose

• It has antibacterial and antifungal properties

• Helps relieve sore throats

• Contains flavonoids to prevent certain cancers and heart diseases

• Keep the immunity system strong

• Give the body an immediate boost of energy

• Can aid in proper digestion

• Helps to clear up acne

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