Introduction of Honeycomb (Nidus Vespae) and Some of Its Most Important
Pharmacological Benefits
Mohamad Hesam Shahrajabian,
Wenli Sun
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.
Method::
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 … Show more
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