The D-optimal mixture experimental design was employed to optimize the melting point of natural lipstick based on pitaya (Hylocereus polyrhizus) seed oil. The influence of the main lipstick components-pitaya seed oil (10%-25% w/w), virgin coconut oil (25%-45% w/w), beeswax (5%-25% w/w), candelilla wax (1%-5% w/w) and carnauba wax (1%-5% w/w)-were investigated with respect to the melting point p...

In 2002 a field survey was initiated in French apiaries in order to monitor the health of honey bee colonies (Apis mellifera L.). Studied apiaries were evenly distributed across five sites located in continental France. Beeswax samples were collected once a year over 2 years from a total of 125 honey bee colonies. Multiresidue analyses were performed on these samples in order to identify residu...

Honeybees produce honey, royal jelly, propolis, bee venom, bee pollen, and beeswax, which potentially benefit to humans due to the bioactives in them. Clinical standardization of these products is hindered by chemical variability depending on honeybee and botanical sources, but different molecules have been isolated and pharmacologically characterized. Major honey bioactives include phenolics, ...

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine pesticide contamination in bee products Singida District Municipality Tanzania, particularly at Kijiji cha Nyuki. specific focus the assess levels pesticides residues harvested from selected farms, identifying common type that contaminate honey and on quality products.
 Material Methods: A mixed methods approach adopted for collected data b...

Topical honey has been suggested to be effective in the treatment of eczema but there are no clinical trials as a single agent. One study reported use of honey, beeswax and olive oil mixture alone and in combination with topical steroids, and suggested that this mixture may be effective for the treatment of atopic dermatitis and psoriasis. We report a pilot study of the acceptability and feasib...

There are anecdotal reports of topical honey being effective in the treatment of psoriasis but no clinical trials as a single agent. One study reported use of a honey, beeswax and olive oil mixture alone and in combination with topical steroids, and suggested that this mixture may be effective for the treatment of atopic dermatitis and psoriasis. We report a pilot study of the acceptability and...

BACKGROUND Qairooti (Cerate), a medicinal salve or ointment, compounded of wax and oil, is a formulation used alone or as a basis for medicinal dosage forms. It is widely used from the ancient times to the present. Based on its structure, beeswax has unique characteristics. It builds stable emulsions and increases water absorbance of creams and ointments. The aim of this study was to gather all...

The purpose of this study was to develop a pharmaceutical formulation containing fatty acid extract rich in free omega-3 fatty acids such as eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid for topical use. Although the health benefits of cod liver oil and other fish oils taken orally as a dietary supplement have been acknowledged and exploited, it is clear that their use can be extended further ...