Anti-Bacterial Activity of Honey Based on Floral Origin

Abstract

Modern research has documented the potent antimicrobial properties of honey, giving rise to the use of honey-based medical products for the topical treatment of wounds and burns. This study examined the influence of the floral origin related to the antibacterial efficacy of heat-treated honey. For each honey type of a specific floral origin, at least three geographically distinct samples were tested to determine the minimum bactericidal concentration against seven pathogenic bacterial strains. Results supported a significant degree of consistency supporting the role of the honey floral origin in affecting the antibacterial potency. Buckwheat honey performed the best, followed by avocado honey, and then manuka and blueberry honeys. These results support the role of the floral origin in determining the antimicrobial efficacy of honey and the potential therapeutic use of honey from buckwheat, avocado, and blueberry floral origins.