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Natural wealth of the hive: Economic and medicinal relevance of honey bee products
Abimanyu V, Vijai Krishna V, Anitha, W, Ezhilarasi and Sujitha K
Year : 2025 | Pages: 201-205
Received on: 11/09/2025
Revised on: 21/10/2025
Accepted on: 25/10/2025
Published on: 20/11/2025
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Abimanyu V, Vijai Krishna V, Anitha, W, Ezhilarasi and Sujitha K( 2025).
Natural wealth of the hive: Economic and medicinal relevance of honey bee products
. International Journal of Zoology and Applied Biosciences, 10( 6), 201-205.
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Abstract
Honey bee products including honey, propolis, royal jelly, beeswax, bee pollen, and bee venom represent some of the most valuable natural substances used in food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and agricultural industries. These products carry significant economic importance due to their global demand and commercial applications. In parallel, they possess diverse medicinal properties such as antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and wound-healing activities. This review comprehensively examines the economic relevance and therapeutic potential of major bee products. It highlights recent advancements in apitherapy, evaluates the biochemical composition responsible for their pharmacological activities, and discusses the global industry trends influencing market value. Overall, the review emphasizes the dual economic and medicinal significance of honey bee products and their potential role in modern health care and natural product–based drug development.
Keywords
Honey, Propolis, Royal jelly, Bee venom, Bee pollen, Apitherapy.
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