Abd Aziz, Zul Hadif and Helal Uddin, A.B.M. and Mohd Aminudin, Norfatini and Begum, Taslima and Ahmed, Qamar Uddin and Liew, Kai Bin (2025) Physicochemical and spectroscopic characterissation of Malaysian honeys for potential medicinal applications. Malaysian Journal of Chemistry, 27 (5). pp. 58-67. ISSN 1511-2292 E-ISSN 2550-1658
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Abstract
Honey, a natural product from honeybees, is well-known for its therapeutic properties in managing various illnesses and health conditions. It contains a rich array of bioactive compounds, including polyphenols, flavonoids, amino acids, sugars, and essential minerals. In this light, rigorous quality control is essential to ensure the preservation and validation of these health-promoting attributes. In this study, multiple analytical techniques were employed to examine the quality of honey samples, including refractometry, electrical conductivity, UV-Vis spectroscopy, and FTIR-ATR analysis. As shown in the findings, the physicochemical parameters of all tested samples - pH (3.44 - 4.42), refractive index (1.47028-1.49037) water content (18.45% - 26.55%), viscosity (14439cP - 29661cP), and electrical conductance (97.71μS/cm - 769.56μS/cm), are within accepted quality standards and comparable to those of Manuka honey, indicating their potential for therapeutic applications. Additionally, UV-Vis and FTIR analyses revealed distinctive absorbance patterns that facilitated the differentiation of honey types and their geographical origins. Overall, this study underscores the importance of integrating physicochemical profiling with spectroscopic methods to assess honey quality for medicinal use comprehensively.
| Item Type: | Article (Journal) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Honey analysis; physicochemical properties; medicinal benefits; FTIR-ATR; UV-Vis |
| Subjects: | Q Science > QD Chemistry R Medicine > RM Therapeutics. Pharmacology R Medicine > RM Therapeutics. Pharmacology > RM216 Diet Therapy. Clinical Nutrition R Medicine > RS Pharmacy and materia medica R Medicine > RS Pharmacy and materia medica > RS192 Materia Medica-Pharmaceutical Technology R Medicine > RS Pharmacy and materia medica > RS403 Materia Medica-Pharmaceutical Chemistry |
| Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): | Kulliyyah of Pharmacy > Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry Kulliyyah of Pharmacy |
| Depositing User: | Dr. A. B. M. Helal Uddin |
| Date Deposited: | 05 Nov 2025 18:33 |
| Last Modified: | 05 Nov 2025 18:33 |
| URI: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/124075 |
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