Apitherapie in der Onkologie

Zusammenfassung

Bienenprodukte und insbesondere Honig finden in den letzten Jahren zunehmend auch in der Onkologie Anwendung. Inhaltsstoffe von Honig und Bienenkittharz haben antiproliferative und immunstimulierende Wirkungen. Honig wird unter anderem erfolgreich bei der lokalen Behandlung von schwer heilenden Wunden und exulzerierenden Tumoren angewendet. Die höchste Evidenz hat derzeit die Vorbeugung und Behandlung der strahlentherapieinduzierten Mukositis bei Kopf-Hals-Tumoren. Aufgrund einer möglichen Problematik in Bezug auf eine Kontamination mit Clostridien sollte medizinischer Honig verwendet werden.

Summary

Bee products and especially honey may become important in the field of oncology. Ingredients of honey and propolis (bee glue) have proven antiproliferative and immunostimulant activities. Honey may well be used in cases of poorly healing wounds and ulcerated tumours. Currently the highest evidence for a clinical use is the prophylaxis and treatment of radiation inducted mucositis especially for head and neck cancers. Because of the possibility of infections with clostridia medicinal grade honey is recommended.

Schlüsselwörter

Honig - Mukositis - Onkologie - Supportivmedizin

Keywords

Honey - mucositis - oncology - supportive medicine

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