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Honey has a long history of human consumption, and is used in various foods and beverages as a
sweetener and flavoring. It also has a role in religion and symbolism. Flavors of honey vary based on the
nectar source, and various types and grades of honey are available. It is also used in various medicinal
traditions to treat ailments. The health effects of honey have long been noted by humans. The nutritional
and medicinal qualities of honey have been documented in Vedic, Greek, Roman, Christian, Islamic and
other texts. Physicians of ancient times, such as Aristotle (384–322 BC), Aristoxenus (320 BC)
Hippocrates, Porphyry, Cornelius Celsus (early first century AD) and Dioscorides (c. 50 AD), and Arab
physicians have referred to the healing qualities of honey. Honey contains powerful antioxidants with
antiseptic and antibacterial properties.
Keywords: Honey, Anti-microbial, Antibacterial, Wound healing.