Honey and its compounds are gaining recognition as a natural therapy for reducing acute inflammation and enhancing immune response. Studies demonstrate its healing potential for various chronic diseases, including pulmonary and cardiac disorders, diabetes, hypertension, and infections. This review aims to reassess honey’s potential therapeutic effects in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A non-randomized control trial during the 2007 Hajj involved pilgrims receiving two kilograms of honey, consuming 20 g twice daily for 42 days. Results indicated that the honey group reported fewer respiratory symptoms, particularly lower rates of sore throat and rhinitis in the third week. No significant differences were found for cough and fever symptoms.

Malaysian edible bird’s nests (EBN) are from the swiflet species, Aerodromus fuciphagus. The objective of this study was to determine and compare the nutrient composition of EBN obtained from different parts of Peninsular Malaysia, collected at three different harvesting seasons, to four commercial brands.

Edible bird nest (EBN) is a dried glutinous secretion from the salivary glands of several different swiftlet species. It is widely consumed as a health food due to its high beneficial effects to human health and has been considered to be one of the most precious food items by the Chinese for thousands of years. The aim of this study was to evaluate the nutritional properties of clean and unclean EBN collected from the swiftlet species Aerodramus fuciphagus at several geographical locations.

Oral administration of edible bird’s nest extract (EBNE) improved bone strength and calcium concentration in the femur of ovariectomized rats. Dermal thickness was also increased by EBNE supplementation, whereas EBNE administration did not affect the serum estradiol concentration. These results suggest that EBNE is effective for the improvement of bone loss and skin aging in postmenopause all women.