Ismail, Che Muhammad Khairul Hisyam and Ismail, Azlini and Abdul Hamid, Azzmer Azzar and Mohd Abdul Razak, Mohd Ridzuan and Mokhtar@Makhtar, Khairani Idah and Lestari, Widya and Mustafa Al-Ahmad, Basma Ezzat (2026) Honey's antiviral research landscape: a 28-year bibliometric analysis (1996–2024). Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmacognosy Research, 14 (1). pp. 1-18. ISSN 0719-4250
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Abstract
Context: Honey, a natural bee product, has been widely used for its therapeutic properties, including potential antiviral effects. Aims: To evaluate global research trends on honey’s antiviral properties through a bibliometric analysis. Methods: A bibliometric analysis was conducted using the Scopus database for documents published between 1996 and 2024. Data were extracted using specific search queries and analysed using Bibliometrix R, Excel, Publish or Perish, and Zotero software. Results: A total of 83 documents were retrieved and analysed. There was a marked rise in global research interest in honey’s antiviral properties, with a sharp increase in publications during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thematic mapping indicated that while honey is a central topic, most studies remain preclinical or review-based, with limited translational research. Conclusions: Research on honey’s antiviral effects is expanding, yet more mechanistic and clinical investigations are required to substantiate its therapeutic potential.
| Item Type: | Article (Review) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | antiviral, bibliometric analysis, Bibliometrix R, COVID-19, honey, research trends, Scopus |
| Subjects: | R Medicine > RM Therapeutics. Pharmacology R Medicine > RM Therapeutics. Pharmacology > RM214 Diet therapy. Diet and dietectics in disease R Medicine > RM Therapeutics. Pharmacology > RM300 Drugs and their action R Medicine > RS Pharmacy and materia medica |
| Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): | Kulliyyah of Dentistry Kulliyyah of Dentistry > Department of Fundamental Dental and Medical Sciences Kulliyyah of Science Kulliyyah of Science > Department of Biotechnology |
| Depositing User: | AP. Ts DR. AZLINI ISMAIL |
| Date Deposited: | 14 Jan 2026 12:16 |
| Last Modified: | 14 Jan 2026 12:16 |
| Queue Number: | 2026-01-Q1705 |
| URI: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/126914 |
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