The use of natural honey (NH) as a nutraceutical agent is associated with nutritional benefits and therapeutic\r\npromises. NH is widely accepted as food and medicine by all generations, traditions and civilizations, both ancient\r\nand modern. The nutritional profiles, including its use in infant and children feeding reported in different literatures\r\nas well as health indices and biomarkers observed by various researchers are illustrated in this manuscript. The\r\nreview documents folk medicine, experimentation with animal models, and orthodox medical practices shown by\r\nclinical trials. This covers virtually all human organs and body systems extensively studied by different workers.\r\nThe sources and adverse effects of NH contamination, as well as the preventive methods are identified. This could\r\npromote the availability of residue free honey and a wholesome natural product for domestic consumption and\r\ninternational market. This could also help to prevent health problems associated with NH poisoning. In addition,\r\napicultural practices and the economic importance of honey are well documented. This report also includes\r\ninformation about a relatively unknown and uncommon South American stingless bee species. We concluded this\r\nreview by identifying important roles for Ethno-entomologists, other Scientists and Apiculturists in the development\r\nof stingless bees to boost honey production, consumption and economic earnings
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