Science
What Makes Honey Medicinal?
Understanding the bioactive compounds and mechanisms that give honey its therapeutic properties.
Bioactive Composition
Over 200 Compounds
- Phenolic acids
- Flavonoids
- Organic acids
- Enzymes (e.g., glucose oxidase)
- Bee defensin-1
- Trace minerals
Core Bioactivity
Three Core Bioactivity Pillars
Antimicrobial Activity
Inhibition of bacterial growth and biofilm formation.
Antioxidant Capacity
Free radical scavenging and oxidative stress reduction.
Physicochemical Stability
pH, moisture, and color as quality indicators.
Coming Soon
Advanced BAL™ Tiers
These advanced tiers are currently under development and will be released in phases as MediBal expands laboratory capacity.
BAL™ Plus
Expanded phenolic profiling, MIC testing, advanced antimicrobial screening.
In DevelopmentBAL™ Extra
Pollen DNA authentication, HMF quantification, proline testing.
In DevelopmentBAL™ Platinum
Pesticide residue panel, antibiotic screening, regulatory documentation support.
In DevelopmentReady to Quantify Your Honey's Bioactivity?
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