Latin, Mel (Gen., Mellis)

Eng., Honey. A saccharine secretion deposited in the honey-comb by the bee, Apis mellifera.

Official Preparations.

Mel Depuratum

Eng., Clarified Honey.

Mel Rosas

See Rosa Gallica.

Honey is contained in some other official preparations.

Therapeutic Action

Nutrient, mild laxative.

Uses

A pleasant flavor and sweetening agent. A constituent of many cough and laxative preparations, gargles, etc.

Administration

Clarified Honey is usually prescribed with other agents in quantities only sufficient to give a pleasant taste.