Affiliation:
1. Biotechnology Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
Abstract
Background:
Nidus Vespae (honeycomb), which is a well-known traditional Chinese
medicine, is the honey-comb of Polistes japonicus Saussure, Parapolybia varia Fabricius, or
Polistes olivaceus (De Geer), and it is usually harvest in winter and autumn.
Methods:
Its chemical component is completely complex combining honey, pollen, royal jelly,
and propolis and consequently has a significant number of bioactive components such as nitro
compounds, flavonoids, and polyphenols. It has shown various pharmacological impacts, such as
anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, anti-microbial, and anti-tumor effects.
Results:
In this review article, all relevant papers from various scholars and researchers were
searched in Science Direct, Google Scholar, PubMed, and Scopus. Honeycomb has various activities
and numerous pharmacological benefits and health advantages, and it can be considered a
valuable source of nutraceuticals, and an effective natural medicine and organic product.
Conclusion:
In this mini-review, we have decided to discuss the importance of traditional treatment,
and the pharmacological properties of Nidus Vespae
Funder
National Key R&D Program of China
Natural Science Foundation of Beijing, China
Publisher
Bentham Science Publishers Ltd.
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