Physical characteristics and antimicrobial properties of Apis mellifera, Frieseomelitta nigra and Melipona favosa bee honeys from apiaries in Trinidad and Tobago

Physical characteristics and antimicrobial properties of Apis mellifera, Frieseomelitta nigra and Melipona favosa bee honeys from apiaries in Trinidad and Tobago

Abstract Background Honey is a versatile and complex substance consisting of bioactive chemicals which vary according to many bee and environmental factors. The aim of this study was to assess the physical and antimicrobial properties of five honey samples obtained from three species of bees; two st...

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Main Authors: Elijah Brown, Michel O’Brien, Karla Georges, Sharianne Suepaul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-03-01
Series:BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
Subjects:
Honey
Trinidad and Tobago
Stingless bees
Natural antimicrobials
Apitherapy
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12906-020-2829-5

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