Physicochemical and Medicinal Properties of Tualang, Gelam and Kelulut Honeys

Tualang, Gelam and Kelulut honey are tropical rainforest honeys reported to have various
medicinal properties. Studies related to the medicinal properties and physicochemical characteristics of these honey are growing extensively and receiving increased attention.

This review incorporated and analysed the findings on the biological and physicochemical properties of these honey. Tualang, Gelam and Kelulut honey were found to possess a wide variety of biological effects attributed to their physicochemical characteristics.

Findings revealed that these honey has anti-diabetic, anti-obesity, anti-cancer, anti-oxidative, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties and effects on the cardiovascular system, nervous system, and reproductive system. The physicochemical properties of these honey were compared and discussed and the results showed that they have high quality contents and excellent antioxidant sources.