**7. Biological activities**

Clinical investigations of the therapeutic potential of honey are gradually growing and scientific evidence for the efficacy of honey in some conditions is beginning to emerge. The healing effect of honey could be classified by its antiinflammatory, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties of its components. Furthermore, honey has been reported to be effective in gastrointestinal disorders, in healing of wounds and burns, and in treating venous ulcers [31].
