Analysis of grayanatoxin in Rhododendron honey and effect on antioxidant parameters in rats

Sibel S., Enis Y. M., Huseyin S., TIMUCIN A. A., DURAN O.

JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY, vol.156, pp.155-161, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 156
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jep.2014.08.027
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.155-161
  • Keywords: Rhododendron (mad) Honey, Grayanotoxin, Antioxidant activity, MDA, Rat
  • Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Ethnopharmacological relevance: Rhododendron honey, locally known as "mad honey", contains gryanotoksin (GTX) and thus induces toxic effects when consumed in large amounts. But, it is still popularly used for treating medical conditions such as high blood pressure or gastro-intestinal disorders. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of GTX on antioxidant parameters measured from rats fed with Rhododendron honey.