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Traditional Approaches in the using of Hayit Honey in the Support Therapy of Some Gynecological Problems in Women

Zeliha Selamoglu

Varieties of natural products have been studied as natural therapeutic and preventive agents in the development countries. Honey is commonly used for both food stuffs and treatment of many diseases. The mono floral hayit honey has aphrodisiac effect with a nice aromatic leaves and its leaves are used as spices. This natural product obtained the hayit plan (Vitex agnus-castus L.) have effects on estrogen levels. The basis of effect mechanism is dopaminergic properties of Vitex agnuscastus L. The hayit plant which can be used as an alternative to synthetic hormone therapy and has the potential to regulate the pituitary by affecting directly on the hormonal imbalance is also used for production of monofloral honey by honey bees. This product is been used in therapy of various gynecological problems in women depending on the data obtained from apitherapy field (treatment with bee products) of natural bee products monofloral with antioxidant capacity of components of Vitex agnus-castus in the bee products which will be examined by in vitro and in vivo assays will be support.