Honey-containing mouthwash

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-014161",
  "term": "Honey-containing mouthwash",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A mouthwash containing honey with potential antimucositis activity. Upon rinsing with this mouthwash, honey modulates the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines which may kill bacteria thus potentially preventing inflammation of the mucosal membranes and may decrease chemotherapy- and/or radiation-induced oral mucositis. In addition, honey may have a protective and healing effect on the oral mucosa.",
  "synonyms": [
    "honey mouthwash"
  ],
  "references": [
    "National Cancer Institute Thesaurus"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/honey-containing-mouthwash/"
}