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Honey, a prospective antibiotic: extraction, formulation, and stability.

A A Zaghloul1, H H el-Shattawy, A A Kassem

  • 1School of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt. Texas Tech University Health Science Center, Amarillo, TX, USA. abdel@cortex.ama.ttuhsc.edu

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|September 6, 2001
PubMed
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This study found that ethylacetate honey extract exhibits potent antimicrobial and antifungal properties. Honey extracts show promise for topical applications, with stability and release dependent on formulation.

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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Dermatology
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Honey is traditionally recognized for its antiseptic and wound-healing properties.
  • Its efficacy in treating skin infections and internal diseases is documented, but active components remain unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the antimicrobial activity of crude honey.
  • To isolate fractions responsible for honey's therapeutic effects.
  • To develop semisolid dosage forms of honey extract and assess their release and stability.

Main Methods:

  • Antimicrobial assays were performed on crude honey and its fractions.
  • Honey extract was formulated into various ointment bases.
  • In vitro release studies and stability testing (temperature and base dependency) were conducted.

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Main Results:

  • Ethylacetate honey extract demonstrated significant antibacterial, anticandida, and antifungal activity at low concentrations.
  • The release profile of the honey extract varied based on the ointment base composition.
  • Honey extract stability was influenced by both temperature and the specific ointment base used.

Conclusions:

  • Ethylacetate fraction of honey possesses broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity.
  • Honey extract can be formulated into stable semisolid dosage forms for topical use.
  • Formulation excipients and storage conditions are critical for maintaining the efficacy and stability of honey-based topical treatments.